Suggest Treatment For Whole Body Itching While On Protein Diet

Posted on Sun, 6 Sep 2015

Question: Hi doctor, I go the gym 6 times a week with 4 day cardio training and 2 days weight and strength training. My diet is great in terms of raw natural foods and at least 5 a day of my fruit and veg. I also have started having whey protein for breakfast and casein at bed time (for approx 5 weeks now) but have recently started to itch. Surely I'm not allergic as this would have started straight away? Please help.

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

I need some more information before I can give my opinion.

1. Since when is it itching?
2. Is it itching all over the body or in specific parts?
3. Any skin lesions?

Regards,
Dr.Barani

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Follow up: Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (41 minutes later)

Itching for about 1 week, started on soles of feet and then gradually started itching in other areas as the week progressed. No skin lesions or rashes... Just itchy. Started with the whey protein weeks ago with no problems, but only had caesin 2 weeks. Having approx 4 shakes per day, which is approx 85g protein.

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Delayed allergy, IgE

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Though it has been nearly 5 weeks since you started taking whey protein, it is difficult to say whether the itching is due to it or some other cause.
This is because one can develop delayed food allergy.
You can stop the supplements and see whether there is any improvement. Also you can check immunoglobulin E levels to know whether you have an allergic reaction.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar