Re: itchy legs

Had this problem since in my twenties, looked this up a while ago and wasn't able to find any info whatsoever. When I would try explaining to people, no one had a clue what I was talking about. They would tell me I'm being a wuss, or to keep going and it will go away. But anyone who has experienced it knows the itch/burn is simply Unbearable - nothing you can just ignore! I'm slightly overweight but not obese and have become more sedentary. It used to happen when I would run or jog after about 4 mins (in my 20s when I was fairly active), but now in my late 30s it happens within 2 mins if I start running or jogging, and also after walking for about 5-10 mins. Doesn't happen when on the elliptical or stairmaster, only during exercises in which my foot makes repeated contact with the ground (walk, jog, run, treadmill). I will try the benadryl. Just glad to know I'm not alone.


Posted By Jennifer on August 17, 2008 at 13:17:47:

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