 [ Symptoms ] i get severe cramping in my hands and feet almost daily i am a african american male 67 years old is this a stroke  does daily severe foot and leg cramping indicate strokes i am 67 yrs old and african american [ Disease ] maybe this is a common home remedy that may help for some minor itching but that depends on the cause antihistamines are the most commonly prescribed anti itch treatments benadryl claritin zyrtec etc 