Guest guest Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 In a message dated 3/29/2005 6:02:59 AM Central Standard Time, mflinder@... writes: Do any of you have skin problems? Yes, but none of the doctors I've seen thinks they are realted to RA. You described sores behind your ears? Sounds similar to what I get. Blister like lesions, very lovely (ha). Waited 4 months to see a dermatologist and had one biopsied, but no conclusive info came back, so am at square one. What does your doctor think? Kirsten, MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 , If you go into our archives for Feb 20th, posted several articles on RA and how it affects the skin. /messages Getting a definite diagnoses would really help so you can start the correct treatment. Hang in there. They make tapes for people with sensitive skin. Maybe a different tape would help? a On Mar 28, 2005, at 11:34 PM, tandarat wrote: > > > Do any of you have skin problems? I'm asking because I'm sitting > her, completely miserable tonight. I have a 24 hour holter monitor > to try to catch a sneaky arrhythmia I've been experiencing for the > last few months, and I'm having a really rotten reaction to the tape > they used. No idea what kind (not paper, but clear with the strings > LIKE paper), and it ain't agreeing with me at ALL. I've always had > skin problems, including really horrible sores behind my ears that > will often bleed and get about 1/4 inch deep (I used to joke that my > ears are trying to fall off), but I'm just annoyed with this > one....it hurts like hell and I can't take it off until I go in > tomorrow. I can already see the blisters trying to form around the > edges. Just little ones, but big enough to be painful and annoying. > > To top things off, the arrhythmia, which happens just about once a > month for a few days then gets better, usually two weeks after my > period ends (I assume it is hormonal) peaked on Saturday and Sunday, > so they missed it. ARRRRGGGGHHHHH. My left knee and both ankles > are bothering me today, too, just to make things even more > enjoyable. At least they aren't so bad it hurts too much to walk > (which has happened). Oh, and my daughter refused to take a nap > today. Fun fun fun. > > April 8th can't come soon enough. I'd like a definitive diagnosis > so I can start treating this and get on with my life. Blech > > > (whining and dining in CA) > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Hi , I don't have RA, but I do have Dercum's Disease and Fibro, possibly MS, and post-polio syndrome. I have VIOLENT skin allergy to anything adhesive. Last time I had surgery to remove 14 lipomas, 9 of which were on my back, they forgot at the hospital and applied adhesive bandages, and by that night I was a real mess! I tried using the Duragesic patch, but had to stop because of the adhesive. Just having it on a few hours would leave a rectangular welt that lasted for days after removing it, even if I used baby oil to clean the area afterward. Good luck with the arrythmia--that's not fun either. Judi in sunny, warm Indiana (but it won't last long) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 - I have always had problems with tapes or any kind of adhesives. I get the same reaction you are getting. It has gotten worse with the RA. Now I have the skin sensitivity and difficulty healing (steroid induced, I'm sure). That's one thing to keep in mind if you should ever need to go on Duragesic patches, or any other kind of patch, for that matter. Tell your doc to try the holter monitor again when it gets time for your period. If he agrees, ask for skin prep to put on where the adhesive sticks to the skin ( not the gel of the patch). Skin Prep comes in a little packet, like alcohol swabs, and you wipe it on where the adhesive would stick. It leaves a residue on the skin to protect it from the adhesive. Just a thought...Marina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Melinda . . . Lots of women have had skin problems after getting breast implants. ly, since your explant is so close, I'd suggest waiting a few months after getting your breast implants out before getting concerned. If it hasn't begun getting better, see a dermotologist. d to extremes, dryness and loss of elasticity can mean scleroderma. . . Not good. However, the area of scleroderma I had (about 2 " x 3 " ) completely disappeared over a period of several years. Antibiotic protocol has been beneficial for scleroderma. But, if you can avoid antibiotics, I'd try to do so. I'd suggest using Virgin Coconut Oil as a moisteriser. A little goes a long way. It will feel oily for about 15 minutes, then should feel silky smooth. Hugs and prayers, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Yes, and this could also be related to thyroid issues, which are extremely common to women sick from implants. Patty > > Hi ladies, > Did anyone have any skin problems while with implants? Since I got them in September 2004, my skin has gotten really dry and lost its elasticity. Is this a common symptom and does it get better? I did read that collegan is attacked when the body is responding to the silicone--could that be what is happening? > Thanks for any thoughts. > Melinda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Hi Melinda.. I agree with Rogene here...Wait awhile and don't worry now about this. (Easy for me to say, right?). Breathe deep, relax....now is the hardest time because your mind will be running with a thousand questions. The anxiety before surgery can be murderous. My guess is that you will improve -- and your skin will improve, over time. My skin has improved greatly since explant. Again, it may take awhile so don't panic if it has not improved significantly after 6 months. > > Melinda . . . > > Lots of women have had skin problems after getting > breast implants. > > ly, since your explant is so close, I'd suggest > waiting a few months after getting your breast > implants out before getting concerned. If it hasn't > begun getting better, see a dermotologist. > > d to extremes, dryness and loss of elasticity > can mean scleroderma. . . Not good. However, the area > of scleroderma I had (about 2 " x 3 " ) completely > disappeared over a period of several years. > > Antibiotic protocol has been beneficial for > scleroderma. But, if you can avoid antibiotics, I'd > try to do so. > > I'd suggest using Virgin Coconut Oil as a moisteriser. > A little goes a long way. It will feel oily for about > 15 minutes, then should feel silky smooth. > > Hugs and prayers, > > Rogene > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Hi melinda I had alot of skin problems. My skin kept changing back and forth in texture--getting harder, than softer again. My skin got so dry I couldn't stand it and I slathered myself with vaseline. I would also stick to the tub and I have a water softener! I had altered skin sensation too especially on my fingertips, and nose and ears. I went on antibiotic therapy around the time explant (felt I was develping scleroderma) so it is hard to know if the explant alone would have helped. The symptoms faded especially the dry skin which has not returned. Other skin symptoms leave and then return, and then leave again and have faded in intensity. Many people have had their skin symptoms improve with just implant alone. Certainly it is a good thing that you are getting explanted! I would expect that to give you improvement. Hugs kathy > > Hi ladies, > Did anyone have any skin problems while with implants? Since I got them in September 2004, my skin has gotten really dry and lost its elasticity. Is this a common symptom and does it get better? I did read that collegan is attacked when the body is responding to the silicone--could that be what is happening? > Thanks for any thoughts. > Melinda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Thanks, Kathy. I'm looking forward to the improvement. Melinda Re: skin issues Hi melindaI had alot of skin problems. My skin kept changing back and forth in texture--getting harder, than softer again. My skin got so dry I couldn't stand it and I slathered myself with vaseline. I would also stick to the tub and I have a water softener! I had altered skin sensation too especially on my fingertips, and nose and ears. I went on antibiotic therapy around the time explant (felt I was develping scleroderma) so it is hard to know if the explant alone would have helped. The symptoms faded especially the dry skin which has not returned. Other skin symptoms leave and then return, and then leave again and have faded in intensity. Many people have had their skin symptoms improve with just implant alone. Certainly it is a good thing that you are getting explanted! I would expect that to give you improvement.Hugs kathy>> Hi ladies,> Did anyone have any skin problems while with implants? Since I got them in September 2004, my skin has gotten really dry and lost its elasticity. Is this a common symptom and does it get better? I did read that collegan is attacked when the body is responding to the silicone--could that be what is happening?> Thanks for any thoughts.> Melinda> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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