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For the past few days, I've had the worst itching ever... as if I got completely naked and rolled around in poison ivy. The itching was so bad I literally couldn't sleep. The vitamins and supplements must be the culprit(s). Since last July 17, I started the following regimen: *Piracetam *DMAE *Niacin 500 mg (flush free) once a day *Beta Carotene 25,000IU once a day *Vitamin C 500mg twice daily *Vitamin E 400 I.U. twice daily *Gingko Biloba 60mg three times daily *Alpha Lipoic Acid 300 mg once a day *Omega-3 once daily (consists of 180mg of EPA and 120 mg of DHA) *Biotin 1000mcg once daily After checking out online resources, I stopped the Niacin and Beta Carotene two days ago. However, the itching still persists and I'm itching to put an end to it. I've been using OTC Hydrocortisone w/ little relief. If Niacin and Beta Carotene are indeed the culprits, is it normal for itching as a side effect to creep up on you almost one month later? I haven't had any significant changes in my lifestyle so it has to be the vitamins/supplements. Thanks! |
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I would suggest stopping them all and adding them one at a time to see. Remember it could also be ingredients in the capsules themselves too. Also dyes can cause prolems. The classic allergy test would be elminate them all. If you still have itching after that check other things like new detergent and stuff. I'd be more apt to say its your detergent or something else. |
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This may not be related to skin allergy but i see that you're still taking antioxdants so I seriously think the following may be of your interest . The antioxidant myth: a medical fairy tale - health - 05 August 2006 - New Scientist Quote:
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The omega 3 "derivatives" may be responsible for the skin allergy but i could be wrong. Check out the folks below who had severe skin allergy taking Fish oil. One of the reason is that human skin contains virtually no Omega 3 not to even mention the derivatives. Taking Fish oil for long term will eventually overcrowd the omega 6 and causes problem on body part that needs N-6 the most (eg : skin) . The reverse is also true for those who consume evening primrose oil exclusively for long term. Fish Oil use and skin breakouts? Quote:
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I will take a green apple over the pills anytime. Quote:
REAL FOOD High FAT high protein nuts reduce Heart disease significantly Frequent nut consumption and risk of coronary heart disease in women: prospective cohort study -- Hu et al. 317 (7169): 1341 -- BMJ Quote:
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Well I just googled Piracetam & itching and I found you...I then signed up for this website so I could reply. The only items I have in common with your regimen are fish oil (I average 400 DHA a day for a year), DMAE (I started taking 390 a day-- one month ago) and Piracetam (1440 a day for 6 days). Now at night I feel an itching on my arms only. I hope we've found the culprit. how much Piracetam are you on daily? Did it evermake you smarter? I have been in a fog for three weeks since starting Tyrosine/DMAE/ ALCAR / GINKGO / PS. So I'm quitting them all except Piracetam--wish me luck.
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Did you go through a foggy stage with the Ginkgo and DMAE stack? Sorry for the questions but I started out light on everything and have just been in a fog and sleepy for the past 30 days. I feel like I've paid to reduce my brain to 81%!!! | |
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Cut the doses off, they seem to be too hich at some part, at least if you are eating fruits and vegables at a regular basis. Go and see a nutritionist about this or a doctor that know much about what things contains. And talk to the doctor/nutritionist about a new sort of diet. Love Leelene |
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The one that I have encountered to cause itching is Vitamin C. My friends took those and he was itching all over the place. I told him to stop and he wasn't itching after several days. You should consult with your GP when taking a cocktail of supplement like that. People have different reaction to higher dosage of these supplements.
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So far, the ONLY thing I noticed were my dreams. Piracetam induces vivid dreams for some reason. As far as mental clarity, sharpness, etc., I haven't noticed much of anything. | |
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