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#113901 - 04/06/07 04:14 AM Menopause Symptoms
hotflashgal Offline


Registered: 03/31/07
Posts: 191
Loc: New Jersey
Hi Ladies,
Just wondering....is anyone bothered by itchy skin? Is this part of perimenopause/menopause? Thanks
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#113902 - 04/06/07 04:40 AM Re: Menopause Symptoms [Re: hotflashgal]
Dancing Dolphin Offline
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Registered: 03/06/06
Posts: 2529
Loc: Southern California
Welcome Eileen! Eileen and I are friendly online competitors, right?

I'm not sure about the answer to your question, though. I haven't heard of it as a symptom specific to menopause. I know I have to constantly put on lotion or my legs would itch like crazy.

Anyone else have an answer for Eileen?

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#113903 - 04/06/07 05:33 AM Re: Menopause Symptoms [Re: Dancing Dolphin]
Lola Offline
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Registered: 06/23/06
Posts: 3703
Loc: London UK
Hi, Eileen: Dry skin, as a result of losing its elasticity as we grow "older", causes the itchiness. Part and parcel of our adventure. But, nothing that a good moisturising bath gel along with lotions and creams would not resolve. A good diet and vitamin supplements would also help.
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#113904 - 04/06/07 12:57 PM Re: Menopause Symptoms [Re: Lola]
jawjaw Offline
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Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 12025
Loc: Alabama
Eileen,

WELCOME! We're so glad you've joined us. And what a great question. Now don't tell anybody, but da Queen here has "some" of that itchiness. Particularly on my back and why is it that this "spot" is always where I can't reach it?

Ms Lola, any particular bath gell you would recommend? And vits?

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#113905 - 04/06/07 01:22 PM Re: Menopause Symptoms [Re: jawjaw]
Anno Offline
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Registered: 09/15/05
Posts: 4434
Loc: Minneapolis Minnesota
Hello Eileen and welcome to BSW.

Yes, I have itchy skin for the first time in my life. I use Eucerin in the winter and any old body moiturizer in the summer. I also use coconut oil on my scalp and the itches spots once in a while. It feels sooooo good.

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#113906 - 04/06/07 06:37 PM Re: Menopause Symptoms [Re: Anno]
Lola Offline
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Registered: 06/23/06
Posts: 3703
Loc: London UK
Hi, JJ: For the initial episode, I used E45 and Aveeno bath and cream products, which I was told would be most helpful as it provides itch relief for those who suffer from eczema. It helped a great deal. I just use Johnsons & Johnsons moisturising bath foam/gel now and good old Vaseline and Nivea cream. Omega supplements help as well.
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#113907 - 04/08/07 01:08 AM Re: Menopause Symptoms [Re: Lola]
hotflashgal Offline


Registered: 03/31/07
Posts: 191
Loc: New Jersey
Thanks Ladies....nice to know I am not alone! I am looking into the supplement/vitamin idea, and bought some Aveeno shower gel today...soothing lavender. I hope everyone has a Happy Easter.
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#113908 - 04/08/07 02:17 AM Re: Menopause Symptoms [Re: hotflashgal]
medtype1 Offline
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Registered: 11/05/05
Posts: 14
Loc: Illinois
I have been using baby oil on my body since the age of 12! Douse my arms, legs, tummy, butt after each shower. It has kept my skin soft and moisterized all these years, until I hit 45.... then suddenly the skin on my legs have become horribly 'creppy'. I think that is the word. I hate it, seems no amount of creams or lotions help. But, I have no itching.
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#113909 - 04/09/07 02:44 AM Re: Menopause Symptoms [Re: medtype1]
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Registered: 01/21/07
Posts: 3675
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
I haven't noticed any changes in skin condition. Am in perimenopause...just fading away now.

I have had very dry skin on my legs since my late teens. Diagnosed by a dermatologist as icthomyosis..scaly dry skin. It is worst in colder winders. I have noticed my skin isn't so flaky here on balmier northwest coast.

I must use a super strong, hypoallergic moisturizing lotion on my legs...immediately after I shower. Every doctor will recommend that. (I asked my sis-doc also.) I use KeriLotion. There is a very expensive doctor's oriented brand, Uremol. I do use alot of sunblock when wearing shorts since I cycle loads.

My skin elsewhere is fine in terms of softness and suppleness.
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#113910 - 04/23/07 01:45 AM Re: Menopause Symptoms [Re: orchid]
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Registered: 04/16/07
Posts: 2411
Loc: Arizona
I noticed a drying of my skin so I use shea butter. I find this works well for all over. I try to get it pure and although that is expensive, it pays off by making my skin soft! I use lubriderm like religion and always have, but I added shea to my regimen awhile back when dryness started to be a problem!
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