scratching agony !

[grungegoblin]

I often get woken up by my partner telling me that im keeping her awake because im scratching in my sleep , i sometimes wake up in pain because im doing it so hard , what to do????

[Velvetee]

Perhaps you have a skin condition and should visit your GP. Perhaps you have an allergy to the bedclothes etc?

[jen78]

Try and rule out any cause first like allergies or irritations.

Have you got any conditions which could make you more prone to itchiness like diabetes?

Do you have dreams about scratching or that make you feel irritated which could link in? If so maybe try something psychological think like moisturising before bed telling yourself it's to stop you itching in the night.

Do you feel itchy at other times when awake in the same situation?

Could you try soft mittens in bed to stop any damage or make sure your nails are cut right down?

[cherrybea]

My hubby is like you gg. Buy a tube of Aqueous Cream,it works wonders.

[tufty7]

Get yer Granny to knit you some scratch mitts..........

[terambulan]

Calamine lotion is good for itchy skin.....but you need to discover why you scratch. Sometimes it's a blood disorder due to allergies. Maybe something you've eaten?

[Scarlett]

Make sure that your sheets and covers are 100% cotton. If they are polyester or anything else, it could be that you are getting hot and itchy and then scratch.

[fran1]

do you have eczema? make sure you do not use any soap at all use bath oil instead your doc will give you this. another thing that can cause it is painkillers with codeine in them or some food colourings. take an antihistamine before going to bed you can get non drowsy ones again you can get good ones on prescription. my daughter has had eczema since she was a baby and although it must be bad for her, i can hear her tearing her skin in the next room and flinging herself about the bed at night and it wakes me up and i can't get back to sleep. your doctor will be really helpful if you pay a visit even put heavy cream on (unperfumed of course) and put tubifast bandages on for a few nights. evening primrose helps but takes weeks to work. orange juice makes you itchy as does cheesy pasta out of a box, there are a lot of foods that my daughter loves but can't have. dairy products make the itch worse as does whey powder which is in a lot of tinned foods and crisps but obviously life would be miserable if you cut everything out so just be a bit careful until you find out what's the worst for you. don't use any bubble bath at all..and last but not least stress is a major factor in making you itchy..even subconsciously..things like exams or just lifes ups and downs...good luck...