Question:
I KNOW THIS SOUNDS CRAZY, BUT MY FINGERTIPS ARE SO ITCHY , I CAN HARDLY STAND IT.

ALSO, AT NIGHT TIME I CAN NOT KEEP MY LEGS STILL. IS THIS A REACTION TO MEDICINE OR NOT ENOUGH VITIAMS? I AM 4 WEEKS POST OP. PS. I THINK I AM GOING CRAZY. HELP    — ann R. (posted on August 9, 2000)

August 8, 2000
I don't have an answer for you but you aren't alone with the leg problem. I'm 9 months post op and had the problem before surgery too. Anyone out there know the answer?
   — kaydeeb16

August 9, 2000
I have no idea what the itchy fingertips might be, but my daughter has restless leg syndrome. There is much information about this on the internet and many different treatments. We had no idea there was even a name for it, we just happened to mention one time to her physician and found out there are millions who suffer with this. My daughter has had it for years. I use to lay in her bed with her and rub her legs so she could go to sleep (we thought it was from her heavy dance schedule). She gets alot of relief with her treatment - medication. Hope this helps.
   — Jari M.

August 9, 2000
Ann, Hi! I don't think it's in your head. When I used to be on the medicine depakote I was always itchy. That is a real side effect to some medicines. It should subside if you go off of whatever you're on. As for the the restlessness in your legs that could be depression because back when I was a total depressive I would pace and have restlessness and even a crawling sensation in my legs. It is dreadful and that may be taken care of with some prozac or the like. First I would go to my family doctor then address the restless legs. Best of luck-hope you get rid of these nasty syptoms very soon.
   — [Deactivated Member]

August 9, 2000
Ann, The itching could be medication or just a change in your eating habits everything is changing. I've noticed that when I went on a very strict diet that my skin. changes in appearence and dries out I use a good body cream. Even my feet will dry & crack this helps very fast & stops the itching. My pharmacy suggested I use quinine to help my restless legs take one at bedtime. These also work for leg cramps. GOOD LUCK!
   — Colleen K.

August 9, 2000
Have you checked your blood sugar? What I thought was itching was actually more of a burning/numbing sensation and turned out to be neuropathy in my hands (also occurs in the feet and legs, which is why they tell you to take care of your feet when you have diabetes). Anyway, check your blood sugar for a few days to make sure you are not spilling sugar for some reason (My blood sugar was high after surgery although I wasn't eating much, but it's better now and I no longer have to take insulin!)
   — Alicia B.

August 18, 2002
I had iching everytime i touched something cold my hands would swell and it it also happened on my stomach when i went in to the sprinkler Lyn
   — Lyn B.