Itchy legs in bed ?

[pericat]

My legs tend to get very itchy at night time - any ideas on reasons for this and should I take an anti histamine or is there a cream out there that will help ?

[Eve]

Could it be some kind of allergy to bed linen or bed bugs or something else in the room etc...?

Might be worth an antihistimine to try (ask pharmacy advice as there are different types and can be trial and error until you find the right one).

If it is an allergy though you will need to locate and remove the source.

Do they itch as in need scratching or just feel restless as that is something different, tonic water might help as it's a natural source of quinine.

[hoodoovoodoo]

If you cant get to dr's till monday then In the meantime make sure sheets are between your body and any Itchy blankets, as jenna said check for bedbugs, or If its bedmites then make sure you shake out your sheets and duvet daily and leave the bed exposed to get fresh air as well as open windows as this Ive heard keeps breeding down to a minimum, and maybe spray with a dettol water mix. If this is just down to itch skin my personal advice would be to make sure your getting enough fluids to rehydrate you from the inside, when bathing exfoliate your legs well to dislodge any dry dead skin and then whilst your legs are still wet use baby oil to lock In the moisture and see whether this solves your problem.

[Sqad]

Sleeping in those "leggings" doesn't help.;-)

[pericat]

Thanks jenna and hoodoo - my husband doesnt have the same problem - will check around and will also try the baby oil as I have been noticing dry skin on my legs recently.

[LoftyLottie]

A handful of sultanas taken before bed works wonders for itchy legs ;o) !!

[NoMercy]

Peri.... I get this a lot and find that it only happens when I use my electric blanket.

[pericat]

I dont use an electric blanket NoM
the only way I would take raisins is maybe rub them into my legs lofty - whats for lunch today ?

[LoftyLottie]

Either warmed up left over curry (with sultanas in) from last night, or some left over chicken soup (without sultanas!!!) from the day before!! Am just making my mind up.

[pericat]

have the soup for gods sake have the soup !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[smurfchops]

Smear on some Aqueous Cream from Boots - brilliant for allergies - or anything really !

[pericat]

thanks all for the great tips - I will conquer this yet