Itchy hands and feet?

Top 3. Jun 16, 2002 8:04 AM

» micklady - Re: Re: itchy hands and feet

In response to message posted by mysharonna:

Hello laurpri...Oh that blasted sun! I have problems with feet and hands but mine is not ever itchy? Could be a reaction to the sun, bec when i get to mouch sum i break out in very itchy hives all over the body. good luck!

-- posted by micklady

Top 4. Aug 20, 2002 11:28 PM

» therealmccoy - Re: itchy hands and feet

In response to message posted by Laurpri:

It's the soles and palms, yes! I can feel it coming on after I start itching the first time. It takes all my willpower to not continue itching or I end up with both hands and feet itching so much they burn. Often, I don't have that will power. Creams, etc don't work (I've tried) and I think it's because it is somehow internal - it's not the skin that starts the itch but beneath it? Perhaps just a lame guess. It is 2am and I can't sleep so I am here waiting for it to subside but I've had an epiphany... I am guessing a reaction of some sort. I have had 2 doses of Cipro (for unrelated issue) and 2 bouts of the itching in the last 24 hours. After wondering about this I remember when this happened in the past (not very often fortunately) and think it may have coincided with Cipro once before. So, think about something you've eaten, food or medication, when you've had the itching. Good luck. By the way... try running hands under hot (almost too hot) water. It offers some relief for me - not enough to sleep but it takes the edge off.

-- posted by therealmccoy

Top 5. Aug 29, 2002 7:52 AM

» Gagirl5 - Re: itchy hands and feet

In response to message posted by Laurpri:

I have a rash on the top of my feet. It has red raised bumps in clusters. It will go away, but when it comes back it is awful. Sometimes it feels like they are on fire. I did get sunburned on them, but I had the rash before. This is some weird stuff. I learn and have something new every week or so.LOL Sometimes it feels really rough.
Thanks Gagirl5

-- posted by Gagirl5

Top 6. Aug 31, 2002 4:29 AM

» Nanettelynn4u - Re: itchy hands and feet

Hi Laurpri! Wow, I finally found someone who has the same problem I do! I also have lupus and also just developed these itchy hives on the palms of my hands and soles of my feet. not only do mine itch, but on the soles of my feet,some parts swell and become red,and when I put pressure by standing on my feet, it becomes annoying and painful to walk. Ican't even wear closed shoes because it will cause my feet to swell and become painful. If you found any informationon how to relieve this.email me back at Nanettelynn4u@cs.com

-- posted by Nanettelynn4u

Top 7. Sep 2, 2002 8:07 AM

» Tina1129 - Re: itchy hands and feet

In response to message posted by Laurpri:

I was reading all of these letters about the itching, and I wonder if any of you have tried benadryl (oral) for this problem. Since allergic reactions are part of the immune system and sometimes cause the release of histamine which causes itching, maybe an antihistimine would help. Just an idea. Tina

-- posted by Tina1129

Top 8. Oct 14, 2002 8:15 PM

» lidebbie4596aol - Re: Re: itchy hands and feet

I'm so glad someone knows what I'm going through. My hands and bottoms of my feet itch so bad, I scratch myself raw. It is driving me nuts. The only thing I've found that works for awhile, is vitamin E lotion. I had hives last week, and went to the Dr, and he put me on steroids and hydroxyzine. It worked but I'm not really into taking pills. When i had hives my feet were do swollen it hurt to walk, and my hands swelled so much I thought I was going to have to get my wedding rings cut of, because my finger was starting to turn purple. By the way what is lupus?

-- posted by lidebbie4596aol

Top 9. Oct 28, 2002 7:01 AM

» nancynoops - Re: itchy hands and feet

In response to message posted by Laurpri:

oh yes! i've had lupus for like 30 yrs......i take benedryl...for any of the weird stuff like that.....you should have relief within about half an hour.....i think it's wonderful! i had hives for 2 yrs when the kids were little and had to take it several times a day......a prescription dose is 75mg...so i take 3 of walmart or any generic brand....cheaper that way! helps to get sleep at night.....sometimes when i am so tense from the itching i will add a dose of tylenol, again generic to help relax me........i've had lupus flares of various kinds for 30 yrs, so i do have some experience with this distracting and frustrating stuff! hope you have relief soon! n ;-)

-- posted by nancynoops

Top 10. Oct 28, 2002 6:03 PM

» Gagirl5 - Re: Re: itchy hands and feet

In response to message posted by Gagirl5:

Ok, It`s me Gagirl. I have tried Benadryl and lamasil lotion. Nothing worked. I have been to the Dr. He said that the itchy on my legs9 with no sighs of rash ...was stress. The rash on my feet is just "LUPUS".For the itchys on my legs...I do have a solution. I shave really good and then I put alcohol on them. Burns like crazy...but it works. But remember I do not have a rash on my legs., just itchys.
Gagirl5

-- posted by Gagirl5

Top 11. Dec 23, 2002 9:52 AM

» charwat - Re: itchy hands and feet

In response to message posted by Laurpri:

This is TOTALLY unbelievable. FIRST TIME IT'S HAPPEND TO ME: Last Saturday at 4 a.m. I woke up with the palms of my hands driving me CRAZY. It got worse & worse...... THEN I noticed the bottoms of my feet!! First, I got up and poured cool water on them. They were purplish/red & blotchy. I tried to go back to bed, but it got worse & worse!!! I got up, went to the computerinbetweenen bouts of seminsanityty!) and did some research. (Thank the Lord, my husband hadn't turned it off before he went to bed & I didn't have to wait for it to boot up!) I found the link to RA, Gout, & Lupus! I was STUNNED!! I'm 49 now & have had symptoms on & off all my life. The doctor doesn't want tlabelle me yew w/o "one more" ...... My mother had Gout, 2 Aunts had Lupus, and another has RA. When I saw it could last for days I thought I may run outside & try to find a car to hit me. (small town and no traffic would be pretty hard) Anyway, it was snowing outside & I wanted to run out barefoot in the snow for relief!! FINALLY found relief.... had to hold an ice bag on my hands for a few minutes, then elevate them. Next, I laid on thloveseatat with my feet propped up & held the ice bag between my feew w/my hands in the air. After about a total of two hours it went away. Now, to complete the story...... for the last 10 days - 2 weeks I've had a major flare of pain in my left hip & headaches almost every day. DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR TO ANYONE OUT THERE???

-- posted by charwat