Posted by Minnie-Haha on February 28, 2005, at 17:38:36
In reply to Re: bugs crawling on skin = formication » parasolips, posted by Minnie-Haha on February 28, 2005, at 17:33:01
> > so my problem is this: i feel like there are bugs crawling all over my skin...
> >
> > any ideas about what i should attribute this feeling to, and what i should do about it?
>
> The name for this sensation is formication (with an "m"). Are you a woman? Are you by any chance having changes in your menstrual cycle? About 10 percent of menopausal women experience this crawly skin feeling, but usually in just one or two areas, and not everywhere. FYI.IF your itching is related to menopause, you might find relief from
Medical: anti-itch gels or creams, or cold compresses
Herbal: dandelion, or raw beets
Homeopathic: Caladium, or Rhus tox
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