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December 30, 2015
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Members connected over the maddening experience of feeling itchy all over with diabetes, with many describing sensations of skin being too... Read more

Members connected over the maddening experience of feeling itchy all over with diabetes, with many describing sensations of skin being too tight, electric shocks when scratching, or feeling like bugs are crawling under their skin. Several members shared relief strategies that worked for them, including menthol-based products like Vicks VapoRub or Olbas oil, moisturizers with oatmeal such as Aveeno lotion or oatmeal baths, specialty creams like Gold Bond Diabetic cream or Eurax, antihistamines like Benadryl for severe itching, and coconut oil applied to damp skin after bathing. A recurring theme was the intensity of the itching, sometimes severe enough to scratch until bruising or bleeding, and the relief of finding even small remedies that help manage this frustrating symptom.

A MyFibroTeam Member

My skin was like that and I started buying Oatmeal body wash and Yardley Oatmeal soap. My skin doesn't itch anymore.

December 31, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

A bath with oatmeal and or soda can help.

December 30, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Try COCONUT OIL on your whole body while it is still damp from your bath or shower. Let it soak in before dressing. I like to put it on, then do my hair, brush my teeth etc while wearing a terry robe. By then it has worked its magic and I dress. A little goes a long way! You can always just towel off any excess. I haven't had any problems with the oil not washing your of my clothes or towels. I use coconut oil for so many things internally and externally.

January 2, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get very itchy upper feet and ankles (sometimes up onto the shins too) - yes it can drive me to scratch my skin away, but I have found 'Eurax' cream helps (as long as I can stop scratching long enough for it to take effect!) also, 'Lanacane' powder worked but I prefer the cream - both are available at chemists or most supermarkets ๐Ÿ˜€ Hope you find something that will work for you soon.

December 30, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I know this is weird but I use vicks Vapo rub. The menthol stops the itch.

December 30, 2015

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