For more than two decades, I suffered from itchy legs. The itch started on my left leg and the skin became red. About half a year later, my right leg began to itch too. In 1998, the itch worsened. Although applying anti-itch ointment soothed the problem, the relief was temporary.
Side Effects of Medication
The doctor diagnosed my condition as eczema and advised me to continue to apply the ointment. After about five years, a pharmacist told me that the anti-itch cream contained certain types of active ingredients that could cause the skin to darken and become hardened. I was scared and stopped using it immediately. I tried many different ways to stop the itch but none could relieve my agony.
I could not help but scratch as the itching was torturous, yet I was afraid my skin would tear and bleed. The skin on my legs had darkened and hardened due to years of using the cream. It was like a thick layer of calluses, and the dry skin frequently peeled off. In the summer, I could not wear dresses or skirts as my legs were too unsightly.
Fading and Gone
In September 2013, I got to know Los Angeles Bodhi Meditation Center through a copy of Meditation & Health magazine. The following month, I enrolled in the 8.5-Day Health & Happiness Retreat. The practitioners made me feel welcome and at ease. Through the retreat, I developed a keen interest in meditation.
Toward the end of 2014, I found that the itch flareups were less frequent. By 2015, my legs did not feel itchy at all. The darkened patches on my legs began to fade and the skin became softer. In 2016, I was completely free of itchy eczema. No words could describe my happiness. In the summer of 2017, I felt confident enough to put on my favorite dress.
Bodhi Meditation Center gives me a sense of joyfulness. Since 2018, I have been attending all courses and activities organized by the center. When my children are too busy to drive me to the center or pick me up, my teachers or fellow practitioners give me a lift. I want to pass on the warmth I’ve received to all those around me.
The intent of the testimonial is to offer wellness information of a general nature. Individual results of practice may vary.
