Natural health: Menopausal itch wakes me up in the morning 

"Histamine is a critical chemical in the body and supports gut, brain, immune, and nervous system health - however, when we produce excess histamine, or the body has trouble eliminating it efficiently, we develop histamine intolerance."

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I’m 50 years old and going through menopause. I wake at 6am with a severe vaginal itch, which can bleed if I scratch it. (Sex is not an option sometimes because of how I feel.) My scalp, arms, ankles and back also feel itchy, and walking is almost impossible. My eyes are dry, and my gums and mouth feel dry and uncomfortable. Meanwhile, my periods have become irregular - the pain is worse, and the bleeding is heavier. My mood and energy levels are the hardest to manage. I feel I’ve no control over anything. What can I do?

The symptoms you describe point towards a histamine intolerance, where your body effectively mounts an allergic response.