Formication on my scalp

Women's health
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I am on 10 day of my cycle and I have noticed that this time every month I am experiencing horrible scalp formication...It is like bees biting my head...like needles I cannot describe it exactly

​This symptom is  horrible...God help me...I am going crazy

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No you are not evi. I get this all over my body, sometimes so sharp and sudden it makes me jump. I even get it down below, so you are not crazy or alone in this symptom. XXX

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Tina is right, Evi...you're not crazy. I get those godawful sensations too. And just like you, I've gotten them enough to know what they are heralding..my period.

Jeez I hate this crap...just want to be free of crazy symptoms!

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I have it everywhere on my face and scalp but haven’t linked it yet to my cycle as it appears constantly through the day. I get the buzzing plus a crawling sensation and a bit of itching. I’m looking at food sensitivities as advised by my gp which can cause the same thing apparently.  If you have no rash on your scalp or any dry patches or lesions then food issues could contribute but I also know there is a hormonal link to itching particularly on the scalp and t zone. I’m in HRT estrogen only so was wondering if my other hormones were out of kilter and causing this so am about to start with a natural progesterone cream too. I agree it’s awful- I’ve had it for 4 months and I’m really struggling. 

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Oh really? Are you taking HRT estrogen and still have it? No hope ?

​I was also trying to figure out if it was due to food allergy but I do not think so...I made an assumption that it may be low sugar levels due to low estrogen ...I am certain that it is hormonal.

​I am experiencing this crawling sensation to different parts of my body and on my scalp and the  itching at specific times of the month...Around 10 day of  my cycle  and one or two days before my next period  begins.

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Hello Tina, exactly this is what I feel...I jump too. 

 I also  have it down ....I think that it is one of the worst peri symptoms...

​I am pacing the floor not knowing what to do. HELL

​today I am better

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Hello Katy,

​I am begging for HRT .....I am still having my periods every month but I cannot bear the symptoms...

​I know that I am not crazy but I cannot function normally anymore

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Good to hear that you are having a better day! 😄 I am reasonably stable on the HRT but do still have bad days. Keep your chin up. XXX

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Yes HRT estrogen. I’ve been on that for over a year and it worked brill to balance my moods along with Mirena coil. This symptom is new! Let’s hope we solve it!