legs itch when i walk

[owlbaby]

I love to walk(well, i used to) but many times i cant because my legs start to itch so bad, they get red whelts and they itch like crazy, its maddening. It started about 5 years ago. Doc doesnt know why, i've tried lotions, antihistamines, wearing shorts, wearing cotton pants. Does anyone else have this problem?

[cypressgirl]

Re: legs itch when i walk

Same thing happened to me until I became more used to the exercise and in better condition. You are just getting your blood pumping in places that don't usually get that benfit. It should go away!

[Atkid]

Re: legs itch when i walk

Totally agree with Cypress. It is the circulation factor. When you use a vibrating back massager on your back you will find the same thing. Itch like crazy when you are done. Sorry to hear about the whelts though, that must a a pain.

[rox4jc]

Re: legs itch when i walk

I get that too! I used to say that I was just allergic to exercise, but really it's just getting back into shape. I slow down the momentum when they start to itch, and that usually helps. Whatever you do-don't scratch! That just makes the whelts worse! I got the same response from the doctor. Funny how they have no idea of this condition!
Hope that it gets better for you. Don't give up!

[owlbaby]

Re: legs itch when i walk

Thanks for the replys, it makes sense, doesnt always happen when i ride my bike, and at times my abdomen, and back get itchy too. I will hang in there though.

[Rubysugar]

Re: legs itch when i walk

I get that. Especially my upper thighs!! I remember it used to make my butt cheeks itch like crazy when I rode the riding lawn mower when I was a kid. Or my hands on the push mower. I assumed it was a circulation thing. Glad to hear it from other sources though and that is crazy that a doctor couldn't figure it out.