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Can't stop itching!!

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pinkwillowtree · 26/01/2025 19:13

For the past few months, I keep getting really itchy hands and feet. Sometimes feels like a tingle. But now getting itchy in other places.

I had a diabetes and liver enzyme test a few months ago which was normal. B12, iron etc was also normal.

Any ideas what could be causing it? Driving me mad!!!

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ThatUniqueKoala · 26/01/2025 19:15

I have low iron and often get itchy hands & feet, along with pins and needles in both hands & feet.

Perhaps request a blood test.

Sorry just saw you mentioned an iron test already, ignore above

rusholmeruffians · 26/01/2025 19:17

There is a huge scabies problem across the country at the moment. Speaking from personal experience, that itching drives you insane!

swashbucklecheer · 26/01/2025 19:17

I once got really very itchy for ages, to the point my dad was going to make a docs appointment for me - turned out it was the fake tan I was using. Any new lotions or creams that might be trigger you?

pinkwillowtree · 26/01/2025 19:22

@ThatUniqueKoala to be fair, although it was 'normal'. It was on the low end (80 - under 80 was abnormal) so I will try supplements anyway.

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pinkwillowtree · 26/01/2025 19:23

@swashbucklecheer ooo interesting. Not that I can think of. Might be worth trying a new washing detergent

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rusholmeruffians · 20/05/2025 10:35

Did u get any answers?

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