Itching during Cardio

[jeze]

I'm not sure if this is just me or if its a common condition but when i do cardio, usually after about 10-15 minutes, I begin to itch. The itching eventually gets so bad that I have to stop and it can take up to 10 minutes for it to stop.

I now take an antihistamine (Benedryl) before I excercise and this completely takes care of the problem. The part that I hate is, I have to take a tablet about 1 hour before I do cardio and afterwards, the drowsing effects put me to sleep like its nothing.

Before when I was on ephedra, they basically cancelled each other out so I would not get drowsy. Not sure if it was healthy but it worked .

If anyone else has this problem, what do you recommend? The problem doesn't affect me if I'm playing sports. Just running at a constant pace for long periods of time. E.g. Treadmill.

 

[Synpax]

I use to get that, too. It may go away with allergy seasons.

Maybe just continue to cancel it out with ephedrine which you can still purchase and be sure to drink lots of water.

Good luck.

 

[jeze]

Okay thanks. As long as it doesn't affect me during this winter or else the antihistamine thing will drive me crazy.

I actually thought it was because my fat in that area was shaking and it would go away once I lose some fat. At least you know what I am talking about. Drinking more water colud help. I'll take your advice

 

[swolenanal]

dry skin, increased circulation

 

[jeze]

My theory is that the increased circulation before my veins open up wide enough causes the itching. I do notice that the parts of the body that itch are usually very warm areas such as in my shoe or the waistline.

 

[ncmil]

It might be your sweat glands opening

 

[Vicious cycle]

Are you in shape? I notice that when I'm a bit heavier and trying to lose weight I itch REALLY bad as well. After 4 to 6 weeks (when I get down to the weight I want, it goes away. Just a thought.

 

[roidpuple]

Have you tried lotion you skin is probably dry..winter months.

There are several possible causes of itchy skin while exercising. This seems to be a common complaint and it has been suggested that the itching may be due to poor circulation. If this is the case the itching normally subsides as your body gets more activity.

Of course the most common cause of itchy legs is dry skin. In the winter dry skin can really be a problem. You may itch when you're not exercising, but sweating intensifies the problem. Simply apply a moisturizer to your legs before exercising. Use products that are free of perfumes and dyes.

Some soaps, detergents, fabrics, etc. can cause a slight allergic reaction. Once again you may not really notice this until you are exercising and sweating. If you are using a new product (bath soap, lotion, laundry detergent, etc) that could be the culprit. Also be sure you are wearing breathable fabrics to reduce chances of a heat rash.

.......but try the lotion see what ya think let us know.....

 

[fogg88]

If the antihistamine route was working for you, then just go with otc claritin (non-drowsy). You should be able to pick up a pharmacy's house brand (ie - Walitin at Walgreens) fairly cheap.

 

[nukdae]

Guys,

Anyone who knows Jeze, *please* make sure he sees this.

Jeze,

I suffered with the same problem for years and it took me a very very long time to get it licked, but I finally did.

Assuming that our problems are the same, this info may help you.

I thought for the longest time it was dry skin, metal allergy, eczema, etc. - but it was nothing of the sort.

I finally went to an allergist and found out I was highly allergic to both pollen and dustmites. I started doing the desensitization shots and that helped a bit, but it wasn't enough.

Here's where it gets good.

The doctor finally told me that it must be salicylate sensitivity. He put me on a diet that was low in salicylates and it COMPLETELY fixed it.

See a professional about this, but if you're anything like me this info will totally work it out for you. The salicylates alone aren't enough - healing totally fromt he mite and pollen allergies are part of the equation for the long term.

Anyway, go see an allergist. Get a full RAST test (measuring your sensitivity by a blood sample) and ask him about salycilates.

Good luck,

Nukdae