Anonymous
03/11/2014 16:05
Subject: Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
I never heard of this particular problem, but I was thinking of exercise induced anaphylaxis which is related to a food allergy in some people.
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2008-09-30/news/hives_1_hives-food-allergy-urticaria
If exercise causes large hives (usually a centimeter or more in diameter) along with throat swelling or lightheadedness, nausea, or headaches, you may have a condition named "exercise-induced anaphylaxis." If exercise causes much smaller hives (usually less than a half-centimeter), you're more likely to have a condition called "cholinergic urticaria." Either of these problems can be accompanied by wheezing with breathing (asthma).
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2861251/
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2008-09-30/news/hives_1_hives-food-allergy-urticaria
If exercise causes large hives (usually a centimeter or more in diameter) along with throat swelling or lightheadedness, nausea, or headaches, you may have a condition named "exercise-induced anaphylaxis." If exercise causes much smaller hives (usually less than a half-centimeter), you're more likely to have a condition called "cholinergic urticaria." Either of these problems can be accompanied by wheezing with breathing (asthma).
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2861251/
Anonymous
03/10/2014 16:12
Subject: Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
Yes, this happens to me too! If I haven't exercised in a few months and then do some cardio/break a sweat, my entire torso breaks out in hives.
Anonymous
03/10/2014 15:23
Subject: Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
Yes, hives. Allergy pills help. Sometimes it's worse in cold weather for me.
Anonymous
03/10/2014 15:22
Subject: Re:Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
I always have a problem with my legs breaking out; this has been very interesting to read!
Anonymous
03/09/2014 08:08
Subject: Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
Anonymous wrote:It was just in the New York Times health section. Histimnes get released, so if you take an antihistamine like Benadryl it will stop itching.
But do not take benadryl before a run. It will mess with your breathing and heartrate.
Anonymous
03/09/2014 04:01
Subject: Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
I hope after, otherwise I would fall asleep in the middle of the run.
Anonymous
03/09/2014 00:43
Subject: Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
It was just in the New York Times health section. Histimnes get released, so if you take an antihistamine like Benadryl it will stop itching.
Anonymous
03/09/2014 00:11
Subject: Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
Take an allergy pill. This happens to me and it works.
Anonymous
03/08/2014 21:00
Subject: Re:Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
Happens to me too. Hate it! Luckily have been able to run consistently past few years with the purchase of a treadmill.
Anonymous
03/08/2014 20:56
Subject: Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
Is it hives? I used to get exercise urticaria all over my legs if started running after a hiatus. If that's the case it might get better with time. And don't scratch! Makes it much worse!
Anonymous
03/08/2014 13:24
Subject: Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
I've heard it has to do with increased blood flow. It happens to me when I've been sedentary and when I do cardio outside in cool air.
Anonymous
03/08/2014 12:41
Subject: Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
OP here, yeah, forgot about those thighs! So itchy! Glad it's over. I am so grumpy when this is happening. LOL I went for a run partly because my DD was ticking me off, and found it amusing that I ended up in even a worse mood 1/2way through the run due to the itching! But of course it went away and now I'm fine and my DD snapped out of it and all is well.
But want to really know what causes the itch!
But want to really know what causes the itch!
Anonymous
03/08/2014 12:38
Subject: Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
Don't gave an answer for you, but that happens to me too! I always assumed it had something to do with sweating in those areas again after a long hiatus.
Anonymous
03/08/2014 12:37
Subject: Re:Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
Happens to me too, especially inner thighs. I also have heard it is because of the capillaries being infused with blood after a while without it.
Anonymous
03/08/2014 12:33
Subject: Why do I itch when I run (after not having run in a long time)?
OMG finally got off my bum with this beautiful weather and went for a run. Started to itch, itch, itch--waist, upper buttocks, outer parts of arms, and where the bra band is.
This happens to me when I haven't run in a while, and only happens the first time or possibly twice. I think it has to do with capillaries opening up but don't remember what's actually going on.
Do you know?
TIA!
This happens to me when I haven't run in a while, and only happens the first time or possibly twice. I think it has to do with capillaries opening up but don't remember what's actually going on.
Do you know?
TIA!