Itchy hands and feet?

Top 103. Jun 16, 2004 6:16 AM

» psoriosis - Re: Re: Re: itchy hands and feet, Wellbutrin + loss of sleep!!!

In response to message posted by seht:

My Estranged husband,49yrs olds white, has itchy hands and feet from time to time. The Doctor says it is a form of Psoriasis and treats it with strong steroid creme and steroid pills. He says it helps. The Doctor says the flare ups are caused by stress but he doesn't think so. He has had this for the last 3yrs or so. He did take Wellibrutrin for a month, about 3 1/yrs. ago. For 4yrs he has taken high blood pressure,cholesterol, acid reflux meds.
His hands and feet itch first. Then it may get very bad and scratches, they swell. A few times its gotten so bad that after his hands and feet were so swollen and itching other parts of his body started itching and swelling as he scratched. The Doctor has increased the mg. of steroid if it didn't work. They seem somewhat sure PSORIASIS is what it is. But his skin is not flaky or cracked like Psoriasis.

-- posted by psoriosis

Top 104. Jun 16, 2004 3:07 PM

» sw1angel - itchy hands and feet

I am so glad to have stumbled across this site. I have not been diagnosed with lupus, but I have been experiencing symptoms of some autoimmune disorder (my doctor believes it is Rheumatoid Arthritis) for the better part of 10 years. About two years ago, I started experiencing intense itching at night similar to what some people on this sight have described. It starts at night while I am sleeping and is most intense on the soles of my feet and on my palms and between my fingers. After a night of two with no treatment, it spreads to other parts of my body... mostly my arms and legs. When I scratch, I get raised bumps, but the go away within an hour or two of getting up in the morning. At first I thought it was some external allergen, and I tore my house apart looking for the culprit. I sent my cats to my brothers house, cleaned from top to bottom and changed my bedding constantly. It didn't help at all and I noticed that even when I travel away from home the itching occurs. Also, since it started I met my husband.... we dated for a while then got married. I would think if it were something external or contagious, he would be experiencing the same symptoms by now, but he doesn't.

I takClaritinin, which helps but is not 100% effective. Still, the other medications I have tried make me too drowsy. Anyway, while I still did not find answers on this site, I am glad to know that while these symptoms have been driving me crazy, they are not psychosomatic.

-- posted by sw1angel

Top 105. Jul 22, 2004 2:03 AM

» Annie6 - Itching Palms and Feet

Found out mine was due to a reaction to a nit that lives in my area. Look around your body for a bite mark, one that is small, red, and stays around for weeks. Sometimes the itching between my fingers gets so intense, that I wring them, making them burn, swell, and turn red. Only thing that helps... cold water! Sit at the edge of a half filled tub and dangle your feet and hands up to the ankles and wrists for at least 15 minutes. It comes back daily until the bite mark finally goes away, anywhere from 1-6 weeks. The bite is really hard to find sometimes, especially if it's on the head or in a hairy area. Hope this helps someone out there.

-- posted by Annie6

Top 106. Jul 22, 2004 5:38 AM

» robinbird15 - Re: New itcher

In response to message posted by SnowWhite24:

Hi1
What did you learn about your sudden onset of itching? I awoke sunday with itching of my palms. Since then I have had frequent itching spells of my palms and between my fingers and at base of thumbs. When itching occurs, my skin appears somewhat red and splotchy, but no rash. Now I am also having itching of the ball and arch of one foot. I've tried oral benadryl and topical benadryl and hydocortisone and ice packs.
It's making me crazy, but I feel foolish going to doctor when I don't even have a rash. I am taking toprol fo high blood pressure, but am otherwise healthy. Help! I need suggestions and anwers!

-- posted by robinbird15

Top 107. Jul 22, 2004 5:39 AM

» robinbird15 - Re: New itcher

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Top 108. Aug 6, 2004 11:31 AM

» Wood36 - Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: itchy hands and feet

In response to message posted by Nickie46:

I just went on the internet and keyed in itchy hands and came across this. I was so excited to read your note. I too have been complaining about itchy hands and feet the past few days. Three weeks ago I had a severe case of Fifth and they also tested me for Lupus. I'm glad to find out that I am not going crazy with my itching and that is is not in my head.

-- posted by Wood36

Top 109. Aug 6, 2004 12:09 PM

» Wood36 - Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: itchy hands and feet

In response to message posted by Nickie46:

Hi Nickie46. Do you also have Lupus or did the doctor say the itching was onlglueue to fifth disease?
I had fifth disease for two weeks. I was totally bed ridden, could not even walk. The pain wexcruciatinging! I'm glad it is over but the itching came after. Any ideas how long this lasts?

-- posted by Wood36

Top 110. Sep 15, 2004 9:52 PM

» Lisa45 - Re: itchy feet and hands

In response to message posted by Kay61:

Wow, I never thought I would find someone who is going through the same itchy pain that I am!!!! Just came from the Dr. yesterday (of course the hives go away when they hear the word "Dr") and all he can tell me is it is idiopathic. Which at one time was explained to me as the "idiot doctor can't find the pathological reason for the itching". I have had itchy feet and hands for about a year and it has decided to take over my body. It comes and goes for no apparent reason and that goes for all body parts. But the feet are the worst!!!!!! I sometimes scratch so hard that I get blisters or cuts on top of my feet or I take a letter opener to the arch of my feet and my heels. It feels like the itch is just below the surface and I can't quite reach it,ya know what I mean????? I too am taking Zyrtec and experience the same tired feelings the next day. Started to take benedryl at night so I don't wake up feeling foggy. I also have eczema but Elydil seems to control that part of my misery. I just can't imagine this going on for-ever but can't seem to get any answers from the Dr's. Or, I just don't like the one I am getting! :-) I think I could write 100 pages but will spare you ALL the details. Your message just sounded so much like me that I had to respond. So sorry you feel like I do but am also glad to know I am not alone in the world of unexplained itching!!!!! Lisa

-- posted by Lisa45

Top 111. Sep 17, 2004 1:21 AM

» Shijjari - Hmm.

I don't really believe I have Lupus, but I AM currently suffering from the horribly itchy hands and feet as the rest of you seem to be. But first-a little back story.

I have extreme Eczema that I keep in check now with Protopic and Zirtec-combined with plenty of TLC for my sensitive hide and this summer-My skin met with an unfortunate month.

Mainly, I went on vacation and the people I stayed with had a water filter that got contaminated with mold. So I bathed in mold for a month without realizing it. My skin was bad, head to toe eczema-and these hives on my hand. Little transparent welts that itch like a bugger, and when scratched open..just ooze clear liquid.

I come home and get to cure up with clean water, and now after a month-I'm almost healed. But now these hive-like welts have started to appear on my hands and feet. The go over the sides and top of my fingers, palm and the sides of my hand-but not the top, and drive me insane. The same goes for the feet, except I have some lingering eczema on the tops of those to add to the fun.

Now, instead of clawing my arms and eczema in my sleep-I claw these welts that are multiplying and getting slightly bigger in size...

I've put steroid cream, anti-histamine ointment and Protopic on it with no result as well.

I have nothing to truly point my finger at, my diet has stayed about the same, no new drugs added to the mix recently. Though I have been sleeping 12+ hours some days and still desire more sleep, then sleep 4 hours and get hit with insomnia-but that may be off on another tendril all it's own. o_o;

Are my hivy-welts as described by the rest? Or another odd eczema flare up to contend with?
Am I even in the right place?

-- posted by Shijjari