Limbs itching in the night

[Yodel]

For over a year now I have been woken up once or twice a week with severe itching. Originally it was in my upper arms, but recently it's moved to both thighs, just above the knees. I find Lanacane cream controls it, but I'd like to know if it may be symptomatic of something else. Maybe it's to do with my age, but I have no other peri-menopausal symptoms. Has anyone else experienced this?

[havinmysay]

think back to a year ago did u change your washing powder,soap,creams,etc
could be an allergic reaction to somethin in your bedding or even bed bugs. x

[Yodel]

Thanks, but I'm pretty sure it's none of those things.

[Eve]

Have you had any other symptoms or checked with your doctor?

Have you got any pets or are you around animals or could it be something a partner wears that cold be irritating your skin in bed? Have you tried treating your bed for bedbugs etc...

Did it coincide with moving house or bedroom?

Is your skin very dry as this can cause some itching, do you have any kind of excema or skin condition? Does the skin change when it is itchy (rather than when you're scatched it?).

Can you make any connection to what you've done or eaten during the day and the itching? A diary may help.

What is it you do? Could you be around any kind of irritants?

if you're worried there is something causing it then best bet is to see your GP.

[samuel23]

Cool answer Jenna ~ I can't think of a thing to add that might help.

[Yodel]

Thanks Jenna, but unless it's down to my skin drying out with old age I don't think it's any of those reasons. I will get it checked out with the GP next time I need to go.