Oscar De La Huerte answered
Feeling as if there are bugs crawling all over your skin is commonly-associated with a number of conditions.
In fact, the sensation has its own name: Formication (I believe it's from the Latin word for 'ants').
To find out what could be causing this symptom, read on!
Why do I feel as if bugs are crawling all over me?
One of the most common causes of formication in women is menapause.
A tingling feeling that is like lots of tiny feet crawling all over your body can also be attributed to the following:
Another possibility is that you've ingested some sort of drug, chemical, or medication that has this side effect.
As far as recreational drug-use goes, this feeling is most commonly associated with cocaine use.
Other pharmaceuticals that might cause a similar reaction include:
As with any medical concern though, I'd recommend you speak to your doctor about this unusual sensation. It's always better to get a professional opinion on these matters!
In fact, the sensation has its own name: Formication (I believe it's from the Latin word for 'ants').
To find out what could be causing this symptom, read on!
Why do I feel as if bugs are crawling all over me?
One of the most common causes of formication in women is menapause.
A tingling feeling that is like lots of tiny feet crawling all over your body can also be attributed to the following:
- Decompression sickness (the bends)
- Diabetes
- Skin cancer
- Lyme disease
- Herpes
- Syphilis
- High fever
Another possibility is that you've ingested some sort of drug, chemical, or medication that has this side effect.
As far as recreational drug-use goes, this feeling is most commonly associated with cocaine use.
Other pharmaceuticals that might cause a similar reaction include:
- Ritalin
- Adderall
- Lunesta
As with any medical concern though, I'd recommend you speak to your doctor about this unusual sensation. It's always better to get a professional opinion on these matters!
