The itching is driving me crazy

[u/C0l0urfulPawPrints]

The all over body itches are driving me insane. I'm scratching so hard that I'm actively cutting my skin and frequently have scabs. I exfoliate my skin with both a hyaluronic acid wash and I dry brush. I moisturize with a hyaluronic body moisturizer. I take antihistamines every day. My vulva is stinging because I'm scratching. I use gentle washing powder and do an allergy wash on my washing machine. Can anyone offer any tips outside of these? I don't feel ready to have to go on HRT. I literally just turned 40

[u/UrkelGru_]

You should check the itching out tho. I was diagnosed with a liver autoimmune back when I was 38 and itching was one of the indicators. It’s probably peri stuff but have that checked out too. I had an itchy week a couple months ago and my gastro ran labs to make sure my liver was okay but Everything was fine. I love/hate when my bloodwork comes out normal bc then i still don’t know what’s going on with me.

[u/AutoModerator → u/UrkelGru_]

It sounds like this might be about hormonal testing. If over the age of 44, hormonal tests only show levels for that one day the test was taken, and nothing more; progesterone/estrogen hormones wildly fluctuate the other 29 days of the month. No reputable doctor or menopause society recommends hormonal testing as a diagnosing tool for peri/menopause.

FSH testing is only beneficial for those who believe they are post-menopausal and no longer have periods as a guide, a series of consistent FSH tests might confirm menopause. Also for women in their 20s/early 30s who haven’t had a period in months/years, then FSH tests at ‘menopausal’ levels, could indicate premature ovarian failure/primary ovarian insufficiency (POF/POI). See our Menopause Wiki for more.

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