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What Causes Itchy Limbs While On Alpha-lipoic Acid, Omega-3 And Vitamin-D Supplement?

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Posted on Thu, 1 Oct 2015
Question: Hi, I have been suffering wih itchy hands and feet for the last 24 hours and I hav no sign of a rash, bumps, or any symptoms. I am concerned now because, the itching has not let up and I have not ate or done anything out of the ordinary. Currently, I am takin a daily mulit-vitamin with omega-3, and a vitamin D supplement, which I have been taking for years now. The only new supplement that I have been taking for two weeks now is alpha lipoic acid, but I have not had any side affects that I know of. Any suggestions?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
it seems to be allergic.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that your symptoms are due to allergic reaction.
I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated by your doctor.
You should stop taking any new medicine/supplement.
I would advise that you should take an antihistamine like Fexofenadine 120 mg once a day for relief from your symptoms.
Further medical management can be planned according to the clinical evaluation done by your doctor.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (5 minutes later)
What can I take over the counter in the meantime because I cannot see my doctor before Monday?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
antihistamine will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
If Fexofenadine is not available, you can take another antihistamine like cetrizine or chlorphenramine for relief.
I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Itchy Limbs While On Alpha-lipoic Acid, Omega-3 And Vitamin-D Supplement?

Brief Answer: it seems to be allergic. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that your symptoms are due to allergic reaction. I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated by your doctor. You should stop taking any new medicine/supplement. I would advise that you should take an antihistamine like Fexofenadine 120 mg once a day for relief from your symptoms. Further medical management can be planned according to the clinical evaluation done by your doctor. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help. Regards. Thanks.