Have you ever felt itchy *under* the skin...?

I sometimes feel itchy under my skin, like my muscles are feeling itchy, not my skin. This usually happens at my knees. Don't suggest that it's an infection or anything, because it's not; it happens at other places as well... Anyone ever felt this way? What could cause it...?

Have you ever felt itchy *under* the skin...?
This could be a re-directed sensation. Next time it happens try scratching other places around your body and see if you find the place that's actually itching.
Reply:yeah, i felt that way from not drinking enough water, and from eating or drinking too many sugary things.
Reply:only on meth...seriously.
Reply:Are you a woman over 40--it could be perimenopause(classic sign)...could be thyroid-- could be dehydration..if you are male maybe it is a testosterone issue..I have little experience with that except by direct contact...
Reply:I sometimes experience an itch on the bottoms of my feet that is absolutely MADDENING. It is NOT the surface of my skin, but underneath. I don't know the cause of it; it usually lasts about 30 minutes...the only thing that will alleviate the torture is to put a bottle cap over the afflicted area, inside my shoe, and walk around...

ivy