:, my walk/run resolutions last about a week before I'm so miserable I never want to do it again. So I switched to swimming. Its great exercise and you don't feel the burn as bad.: My pharmacist told me to try a Benadryl about 45 minutes before going out walking. This works for me a little, but I still get itching... it's just delayed another 20 minutes. This is good enough for me to at least get a sweat going and not feel like a loser.
: Lastly, the lotion theory: Some internet groups say the itching is caused by lack of oil in the skin. Something about dry skin and walking don't mix. It really doesn't make sense to me but I have figured this out, when I put on lotion and immediately go out running I still itch. If I do a consistent 3 days of intensive lotion therapy, I don't itch. So I guess there's some truth to it.
: If you guys find out anything else, please let me know, we ought to form a support group because I know how discouraging and infuriating it is to resolve to exercise and then have your efforts thwarted by excruciating itching.
: What even makes me sadder is that soem people enjoy running SO MUCH! They crave running, and they're in such good shape. I'd love to be one of those people but instead I feel disabled like I have a permanent handicap that will forever keep me from knowing their joy.
HELP AT LAST!!!!!!
I have found a solution to all of you who suffer from this awful itching leg problem. I take Allegra 180 mg 1 hour before walking, running, or going somewhere that I know I will be doing a significant amount of walking. I am back to running without any itching and very happy about that but don't try to run before it is in your system for at least 1 hour. I am glad to share this info with you.
Audrey
Posted By Audrey on August 19, 2005 at 13:56:44:
