Question:
Is extreme itching caused by a vitamin defiency
For the past few months I have experienced itching,mostly by back and thighs, I thought I was winter itch but not it's started on my face and it's very annoying could this be caused by a vitamin defiency? Iam 16 mos post op. I haven't taken protein supps in quite a while could this be the culprit? Help Please..... — Janet B. (posted on December 3, 2002)
December 3, 2002
Aloha!!!! There are certain vitamin deficiencies that will cause itching.
If you are B2 deficient, itching can occur. If you want to see what the
benefits and syptoms of deficiency for various vitamins are, here is a link
to a website:
<http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/vitamins_which.htm>
Good luck! Hugs, Kathie (in Hawaii)....Open RNY / 08-07-02
Down 98 Pounds!!
— KathieInHawaii
December 3, 2002
I forgot to give you the URL! Sorry...
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/vitamins_which.htm
Hugs, Kathie (in Hawaii)... Open RNY / 08-07-02 Down 98 Pounds!!!
— KathieInHawaii
December 3, 2002
Protein is necessary to maintain the health of ALL your cells, ograns,
bones, skin (& the extras, hair & nails). But other vites you'd
need would be A, D & E in dry form (not oil), esp E. One assumes you're
taking 2 multi-vites equal to Centrum that include the B-family? When are
you next due for labs?
— vitalady
December 4, 2002
Hi! You didn't mention if you were getting hives or not. If you are
breaking out in red blotches along with the itches it could be stress
related or it could have something to do with your liver. I have to agree
with the previous poster though, when are your next labs? My doc (a couple
of years ago) wanted me to get my liver checked b/c of the amount of red
blotches and itchy skin I was having - non-wls related (I am still pre-op).
Luckily, it was only stress related (bad bad bad break up with fiance) and
I got back to normal in about 3 months. Good luck to you!
— Kirsten P.
December 4, 2002
I have the same problem. It was mostly happening when I got real hot and
sweaty. So I asked my doc if I could take benadryl for it and she said
that's not going to help very much. She said the reason it is happening is
because as I'm losing weight my blood is able to flow better throughout my
body and causing my veins and arteries to react. She said avoid hot baths
and getting too hot and you should haven't that problem as much and that it
will go away once your body gets more adjusted to it. But definitly check
all areas because it very may well be the vitamins. Good luck and hope your
itching quits soon! :)
— Diana L.
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