Guest r/-inbow Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 when runningAh well tomorrow i have to run the mile for school =[ my problem is that whenever i run for a period of time, my legs would get really really itchy. I'm pretty sure i'm not allergic to the stuff i'm wearing because my legs only itches when i beginn to run fast o_o It's not serious so i dont need to see a doctor or anything XD has this ever happen to anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Misao Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Haha, that happens to me. xD I just keep running faster and like.. yeah.. or scratch and run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green papaya Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 then you should try wearing something made of a different material and see if the itching problem stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4321 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Maybe it's because your skin is dry. Try putting on some lotion beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyy Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 that happens to me too. but i think it's the pants ioono =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest remorse_angel Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Maybe you're allergic to freshly cut grass? I don't know. Usually when my legs itch, it stops itching when I run because I am so focused on running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest I AM MOJO JOJO Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 that happens to me too it happened to me when i was wearing sweat pant or shorts.. sooooo tell me what your doctor tells you!! ^^ i feel like a free loader... sorta.. ^^;; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest belarus* Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 me too. when i jog at night, after a few minuets my legs start to get that weird feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JU1CY5OUL Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 same here .. especially in the cold. they get all itchy & hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grnteaaholic Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 yeah that happens to me too. heat makes my skin really itchy though. maybe it's the same for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~ BunnyliciouS ~ Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 MY GOSH !! ME TOO!! Not only legs!! Also arms, ,stomach, everywhere that produces sweat !! That's one of the reasons why I hate sports ! My advice, dont wear shorts, wear those long sweatpants or training pants, pants that are made of cotton. The pants absorb the sweat, your legs wont feel very itchy anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MutedHeartbreak Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Same here. I'm pretty sure it's not heat since this happens in the winter, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4321 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 My advice, dont wear shorts, wear those long sweatpants or training pants, pants that are made of cotton. The pants absorb the sweat, your legs wont feel very itchy anymore This is exactly why I wouldn't recommend cotton sweatpants - they absorb sweat and they're heavy. Better to wear something lightweight when you're expecting to sweat a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bere Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Causes of itchiness when running (by a doctor on a marathon website) Humidity. When the top layer of the skin becomes dehydrated because of water loss to very dry air it becomes brittle and allows minor irritants such as soap to penetrate, causing mild inflammation and itching. With increasing age, the skin becomes dry, and this type of itching is common. Treatment involves the use of moisturizing creams. Conversely, sweat retention in very humid air may also cause itching. In this case, drying agents such as talc may be used. Particulate matter. Hair, coarse dust and other small particles can irritate the skin and cause pruritis. Shaving may be one option, but as hair grows back it will cause even worse pruritis. Contact dermatitis. Pruritis that arises after the use of new soaps or laundry detergents is a tip-off. Stop using the offending product and this should stop the itch. What then of Brent's case? I suspect that Brent's doctor is right. Loose clothing moving over the skin causes body hair to rub on the affected areas at the beginning of his workout. As the workout proceeds, the blood vessels of the skin constrict and sweat mats down the hair so that the sensation abates. Tight clothing doesn't allow for movement of the hair, and in the pool the areas are exposed, so that is why symptoms do not occur. I have two suggestions to help alleviate this uncomfortable state of affairs: 1. Wear tight-fitting clothing for all these workouts 2. Apply a water-based gel or product such as Body Glide to the problem areas. This will mat down the hair and allow loose clothing to slide over the areas without causing any friction. I suspect that this will help immeasurably. There you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~ BunnyliciouS ~ Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 This is exactly why I wouldn't recommend cotton sweatpants - they absorb sweat and they're heavy. Better to wear something lightweight when you're expecting to sweat a lot. Ooo okay !! LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pokeymochi Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 OMG same thing happened to me!! um i figured it's either the pe shorts or the environment (we used to run by like plants and stuff) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest internetwarfare Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 My legs usually get itchy after i shave them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest min_ae Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 ugh i know exactly what you're talking about. and when you run harder, it itches even more. i always figured it's from when your foot hits the ground and it sends like a shock up your leg. i don't know what i'm talking about. hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OOOOO Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Yea it happneds to me too!! but i think its becasue of the grass from my school.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest acorns&Love Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 once i went out for a long night jog and when i came back home my legs were itchy.. and red ;__; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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