Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Well , SSKI sounds like the magic bullet for you. That is awesome. When I was given the prescription in July, I got a wierd look by the pharmacist and I never knew it was so scarce. I do not know if it works since I was prescribed it while on other meds for my PCOS and naturally they did not mix so well so I was taken off of it. I would love to try it again. Especially now that I am off all PCOS meds. Knowing that insurance would cover it and I wouldn't have to pay so much for the Chinese Medicine would be an added bonus. But hey, I am desperate and I will try anything to rid my legs of these horrible nodules! Just to let you know, I live in South Florida and got mine from Walgreens Pharmacy. They had it in stock. I don't know where you live but I know Walgreens has a website so ask them. I am sure they can come up with something. www.Walgreens.com. Let me know how the search goes and if anybody else has been successful with the SSKI, I would love to hear about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 Dear , From all I've read, SSKI (Potassium Iodide) is the oldest and the safest medication for EN. Here is a link on it's uses and side effects: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202472.html It is interesting to note that it is an anti fungal agent. So I would guess if a fungus was triggering the EN, it would help there. Best of luck to Judi! I hope the SSKI does the trick! Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 Hi , Thanks for the link. I dont understand how it can have antifungal properties based on what it contains, but if I can find out more about it that is related to these skin conditions I will let you know. I did find out that it now is available premanufactured and is available in 1 ounce and 8 ounce bottles if anyone is interested and the manufacturer is Upsher- and the name on the package is SSKI if the pharmacist is looking it up to order it. Definitely get the one already made up instead of the one that has to be compounded. Regards, > Dear , > > From all I've read, SSKI (Potassium Iodide) is the oldest and the > safest medication for EN. Here is a link on it's uses and side > effects: > > http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202472.html > > It is interesting to note that it is an anti fungal agent. So I would > guess if a fungus was triggering the EN, it would help there. > > Best of luck to Judi! I hope the SSKI does the trick! > > Love, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 Dear , Thanks for that info. I saved it in a file under " Treatments " for future reference. This should make it easier for those who use SSKI. Love, > > > Hi , > > Thanks for the link. I dont understand how it can have antifungal > properties based on what it contains, but if I can find out more > about it that is related to these skin conditions I will let you > know. I did find out that it now is available premanufactured and > is available in 1 ounce and 8 ounce bottles if anyone is interested > and the manufacturer is Upsher- and the name on the package is > SSKI if the pharmacist is looking it up to order it. Definitely get > the one already made up instead of the one that has to be compounded. > > Regards, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Dear Liz, It is Potassium Iodide. It is a liquid that is added to juice or water a specific number of drops at a time. We have several Links on our site about it. It is a very old drug used for EN, and for some it does help. It is not without possible side effects, so read about it before you decide to give it a try. It requires a prescription. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Thanks. I found out recently that I have hypoactive thyroid. I believe SSKI is used for hyperactive thyroid? Has anyone out there used it with hypothyroidism?? Can one? Re: SSKI Dear Liz,It is Potassium Iodide. It is a liquid that is added to juice or watera specific number of drops at a time. We have several Links on oursite about it. It is a very old drug used for EN, and for some it doeshelp. It is not without possible side effects, so read about it beforeyou decide to give it a try. It requires a prescription.Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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