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Why Having A Feeling Of Something Crawling From Head To Toe?

hi I went on holiday to a tropical island for 2wks and when I came back something like insect crawling from head to toe , burning sensation. Looks like something rolling in my legs and it was hard to sleep. I have this thing happening to me for the last 2 yrs . However i did go the doctors gave me scabie cream and some tablets but it didnt help. I dont know what to do. why this is happening?thanks
Sat, 22 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:
1. Peripheral neuropathy.
2. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels
3. Altered blood sugar levels
4. Inadequate hydration & nutrition status.
5. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, Magnesium, etc.
Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels, Thyroid profile & nerve conduction studies will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained with nervigenic agents (like Vit B6, B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & mineral supplementation needs to be added in the diet.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist for proper clinical examination.
Meanwhile, maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress.

Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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Why Having A Feeling Of Something Crawling From Head To Toe?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to: 1. Peripheral neuropathy. 2. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels 3. Altered blood sugar levels 4. Inadequate hydration & nutrition status. 5. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, Magnesium, etc. Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels, Thyroid profile & nerve conduction studies will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with nervigenic agents (like Vit B6, B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & mineral supplementation needs to be added in the diet. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist for proper clinical examination. Meanwhile, maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress. Wishing a good health. Take care.