[MarieD]

For the last few days I've been suffering from really itchy lower legs. They start itching early evening and then by next morning I'm fine. Last night was the worst - I woke up during the night and itch itch itch followed by scratch scratch scratch which meant sore legs and not much sleep. I've been having a look round on the internet and found that it could be linked to my diabetes. Does anyone know anything about this? Has anyone else suffered from this?

[Penny]

I had this problem with my feet and toes itching. I know it doesn't make sense, but when I took a couple of aspirin and it quit itching. So I tried this several nights in a row. The itching stopped altogether. Every so often, the itching starts back up and a couple of aspirin for a few days fixed the problem. I have stomach problems that aspirin might cause to get worse, so I try to always take the aspirin with my bedtime snack.

[MarieD]

Thanks - worth a try especially if it means I get a good night's sleep

[susique333]

My grandmother was an Insulin dependent diabetic type 2 and her neuropathy in her feet was initally was more tingly/itchy. Might be a good idea to check with your Dr. to see if its nerve related?

[Penny]

My doctor doesn't seem concerned about my feet as long as they are not swollen or have sores on them. I tell them how much they hurt, and he just says he can "send me to a foot guy", if I really want to go. I get the feeling that he thinks it is a waste of time.

[Jill-O]

Is it like dry skin itchy?

If so, maybe try goats milk soap (canus brand is great -- can get it at some stores and from Amazon w/ free shipping).

[nicole]

MarieD,
as a matter of fact I have. It happened to me because my blood sugar was high. have you checked your blood sugar when this happens? If not you might want to consider it.

[MarieD]

Well yet another night of itchy legs.
Yeah I've cheked by blood during the night and it was ok at 6.3. My skin doesn't feel dry either but I have been putting on lots of mosturiser just in case thats what it is. May give the asprin a try tonight because I could do with a good nights sleep before work tomorrow.

[markr]

I recently went through a bad time similar to what you describe. I found out I had a problem with my thyroid and was treated for it. The itching went away. If you have not had a blood test for your thyroid, I would go ahead and have one done.

[kgm0612]

I had that problem prior to being dx'd. Once I got my blood sugars in normal range, the itching went away. I was (and still do) using Gold Bond Medicated Lotion.

Karen

[tyrram]

it sounds like neuropathy and elivil also known as amitriptyline was the cure for me i had it for years and really bad and amitriptyline was a god sent

[loganwc]

My Mom suffered from dry, itchy legs due to diabetes. We tried everything - and then we found POL Cream. It has been a Godsend. We buy it online and I saw they have free samples. Cooperlabs in Ventura, CA. Nice people, too.

[Harold]

My doc prescribed Lac-Hydrin for the dry skin on my legs last year. My legs did not itch and it works great as long as I use it. This summer it seemed to make me feel hotter so I stopped using it as regularly. On the other hand my legs did not get as cold when I put it on before going out to work last winter. Not everyone tolerates it well and it's only by prescription.

[Jan28]

I myself have not experienced this but my mother who is also diabetic has this same problem. She has a topical cream perscribed to her by her indocrenologist. It works for her. If you want I could find out the name of the sutff for you.

[Tiger Lily]

i've had excellent luck with "Dermal Therapy" Cream, with it's varying levels of Urea for different parts of the body

it goes on smoothly, and doesn't leave a slimy or sticky film