Menopause And Itching, Common Menopause Symptoms
Itchy Skin May Be Found On Your Face, Legs, Feet, Breasts And Vagina
This hotly debated topic is at odds between the medical community and menopausal women suffering from the condition. Itching during menopause is something that many healthcare professionals feel is all in the woman's head.
But for the woman plagued by almost unbearable bouts of itching which can, in some cases, last for years, hearing that it's a figment of their imagination is not something they're prepared to accept.
This condition can have a sudden onset and include itchy eyes, armpits, legs, arms and thighs. It has been described as a crawling sensation like insects are marching across you, and it is not fun.
One of my friends just walked up to me and complained that itching and hot flashes were driving her nuts. While it was episodic, she associated it with hormonal imbalances and the fact that she was in menopause and couldn't take hormone replacement therapy.
She had tried all of the soy products; she didn't smoke or consume a ton of caffeine. She said that her only denominator was that her doctor told her that the hot flashes were due to menopause. He attributed the itching to allergies. She's high strung, and all I could suggest was meditation. Sometimes that's all that left.
Allergic reactions have sometimes been blamed for these episodes and suggestions to quit smoking, cut caffeine and take up meditation to reduce stress have been common. One thing all these itchy female sufferers seem to have in common is that they are in menopause of going into menopause.
When faced with this annoying to mind wrecking condition, the first stop is to visit your doctor to try and get some explanation, advice and hopefully medication to alleviate the situation.
Women have dealt with this condition in many different ways - grin and bear it, wait for it to leave, utilize distractions and like. Some resort to showers with different levels of success. There have also been some homeopathic remedies that have proven successful. Detoxing has also been used and while it has given some relief, it's not the first choice.
One thing that has been known to help is adding extra moisturizing lotion, which is not totally effective, but it is based on the idea that one's skin is very dry during menopause, so resorting to topical solutions works.
Menopause and itching episodes seem to come along with hot flashes. So, not only are you sweating, frantic and hot, you also can start itching.
The itching can be attributed to dry skin, but it can also hang around for long periods of time. Dry skin during menopause is due to lowered levels of estrogen. While hormone replacement therapy can decrease the symptoms, it is not a woman's first choice these days and many are looking for alternative treatments.
One thing you should do if you are beset by episodes of itching is to suffer in silence. The Internet is full of forums and women who are suffering and sharing things that they've tried to get relief. Consider joining a women's health forum or doing a search on natural remedies and then trying some you feel comfortable with.
Many women have found relief using Itch Dr. a natural cream with soothing properties. Be sure to read label directions when you recieve your product.
Not all things work for all women, but if you don't try anything, you will be itching alone. Read some of the posts, articles and give it a shot.
At the very worst, you'll make new friends who have a similar condition, and something might work. If you are worried about being laughed at, sign up with a pseudonym and talk your frustrations away.
Menopause And Itching
Menopause Lifestyle, Information, Articles, And Help For Menopause Women
General information about the lifestyle changes menopause woman have through each stage of menopause and effects of signs and symptoms of physical and emotional menopause
Menopause Lifestyle
Physical Menopause Symptoms
Information On Menopause
The Physical Signs And Symptoms Of Menopause
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Physical Signs And Symptoms
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Acne
Allergies
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Allergies
Body Odor
Menopause body odor can be embarrassing, again hormone changes are to blame. You can avoid this with a little extra body care.
Body Odor
Breasts
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Breast Pain
Constipation
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Constipation
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Cramping
Dizziness And Menopause
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Dizziness
Fingernails During Menopause
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Gastrointestinal Distress
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Gastrointestinal Distress
Hair Loss
Menopause And Hair Loss
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Hair Loss
Headaches
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Headaches
Hot Flashes And Hot Flushes
Hot flashes are a menopause symptom many women know well, information on what causes your hot flashes and how you can find relief from this most uncomfortable menopause symptom.
Hot Flashes
Incontinence
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Incontinence
Insomnia
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Insomnia
Joint Pain
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Joint Pain
Vaginal Dryness
While menopause is a natural cycle of life for women, it can be a time of many uncomfortable changes in the body. One of the main symptoms that many women complain of when it comes to this time in their life is vaginal dryness.
Vaginal Dryness
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Tanna Mayer 08/01/2008
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