Incredibly Itchy Areas

[mik]

hi,
now you guys mention it i have had an itchy dry scalp and dry feet for a while now but not before MND, i just put it down to medication.
not so sure now?
mik

[BlueEyesOhio]

All,
Well we have found something here. I have NEVER had problems like this on my skin before MND. I DO find keeping hydrated helps my skin feel better. Drinking enough water is hard to do because, well, you know, then you have to get rid of it.


Lynne ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))) )))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[marieline]

hi,
now you guys mention it i have had an itchy dry scalp and dry feet for a while now but not before MND, i just put it down to medication.
not so sure now?
mik

Mik, I am not sure about other folks. Could do with peripheral nerves involvement, will explain the feet dryness, but i can never moisturise enough my hair or skin. There is a generalised dryness from hair to feet. Probably lack of sunshine as you say Terry, A/C or heating on constantly will remove moisture from the air. Using cheap soap and shampoo only make things worse. But at least it is manageable. I don't mind the pre-oiling or the in shower moisturising except for the cleaning afterwards.

Best wishes
Marieline

[Terry]

if you get areas of folded skin that itch because you are sitting a lot of the time, it's well worth trying Timodine cream.

I have tried everything on it but only Timodine cream has stopped it. It smells horrible and best not look up about what it's made of.

Love Terry

[Ellie]

Not wishing to let down my pal Terry, I thought I'd share a tip about a wonder shampoo which has finally put an end to years of my itchy scalp issue.

Pre-MND, I never had scalp issues but whether it started due to meds' side effects, or whatever, it drove me nuts, especially as I cannot use my hands to scratch

Anyway, I tried various medicated shampoos, a prescription one, baby shampoos and non-chemical natural ones to no avail, before stumbling across one which, after only 2 days use, banished the itch - 2 weeks later and I'm still joyfully free of the dreaded itchy scalp.

It is MooGoo milk shampoo, widely available in pharmacies and online.

They also do skin creams but I don't need any, so haven't tried any of their other products.

Love Ellie.

[Terry]

Hi Ellie;

So pleased that you've sorted your head out, itchy scalp issues are awful as well. I don't get any trouble there, no sense, no feeling.

I am using a Nappy car ointment "Bepanthen" , it seems to work on the folded areas of skin and the itchy areas where there's no reason or marks.

Love Terry

[Ellie]

Yep TC, that Bepanthen cream is great stuff.

Still used by the kids, but now for things such as shin guard irritation.

Love Ellie.