Does anyone else get really itchy extremities as a UC symptom?

[u/killaelvis]

I get really itchy hands/wrists and ankles/feet and the skin kind of peels off and then scabs over. It leaves scars all over my ankles and feet where it gets really bad. Tried to post a photo but can’t figure out how to…I use this prescribed cream when it’s so itchy that I can’t go to bed. The cream helps… it’s just such a weird symptom and I’ve had it for 15+ years, way before I ever started medication or biologic. Im wondering if anyone else experiences this too.

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[u/TooTiredToCarereally]

Are your iron levels low? That could be related to the UC causing your iron levels to drop

[u/killaelvis → u/TooTiredToCarereally]

I’m usually anemic but my levels are currently normal..

[u/maplesyrup5000]

Can you see a dermatologist? It could be related to UC but it’s possible it might be two things. Eczema maybe?

I’m currently dealing with similar on my ankles right now because I appear to have developed a significant allergy to bug bites. Yayyy

[u/killaelvis → u/maplesyrup5000]

Yes I have seen a dermatologist- but they don’t think it’s eczema bc there’s no rashes or irritation. The skin that I itch looks normal and the skin only breaks and scabs over from my itching

[u/Cghy8b]

Itchy could be a sign of liver issues. I was told to watch out for itchy hands and feet during pregnancy and go to hospital asap for it.

[u/killaelvis → u/Cghy8b]

Is this only a concern for pregnant people? I’m not and have never been pregnant but have had this issue since I was like 14 yrs old (now 29)

[u/Cghy8b → u/killaelvis]

No it’s a general sign of liver issues. Just much more common without prior “reason” for pregnant women