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 March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Christene, I had the rash too. I tried it all....... I did the infra red sauna and noticed a big difference.. I heard that if our bodies can't detox out toxins, they will pop through the skin? Not for sure let's see if you get any more post on this topic. Use a good soap with no chemicals.... AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Rogene, I totally believe the foot bath helped my skin issues and well as the infra red sauna... ~AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Hi Again Ladies! I'm still facing those same skin issues and dreading the upcoming spring and summer. But today my mother phoned me to tell me she saw this lady on Martha today blah, blah, blah...(think Everybody Loves here) here's the link... http://www.susanciminelli.com/index.php It looks hopeful or maybe it's just my desperation speaking? My point here? Has anybody heard of this lady or used her products? Christene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Good to hear from you again Christene! . . She looks a little spendy to me . . . Her stuff is probably good . .. but at that price? Not me! What's going on with your skin? Rashes? Pimples? These are usually associated with toxins trying to get out of your body . . . Have you looked at the ionic foot baths? . . .www.ionicoasis.com . .. You can get the same units for about $50 less on ebay. I was shocked that the gunk that came out of my feet in only 20 minutes. . . The water was so brown/black that I couldn't see my feet. Rogene usmcprincess3002 <usmcprincess3002@...> wrote: Hi Again Ladies!I'm still facing those same skin issues and dreading the upcoming spring and summer. But today my mother phoned me to tell me she saw this lady on Martha today blah, blah, blah...(think Everybody Loves here)here's the link...http://www.susanciminelli.com/index.phpIt looks hopeful or maybe it's just my desperation speaking? My point here? Has anybody heard of this lady or used her products?Christene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Yes, Ionic foot baths are a detox method . . . I did my first about a month ago. . .I can send you some photos if you want. . . Dr. Kolb is using it on some of her patients before she discharges them. . . Was said to consider it better than FAR infrared saunas . . . which are great! Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Please send photos. Wow, how much I have learned in 2 days! Dr. Kolb sounds wonderful. I hope Dr. Huang is comparable. Lynn > > Yes, Ionic foot baths are a detox method . . . I did my first about a month ago. . .I can send you some photos if you want. . . Dr. Kolb is using it on some of her patients before she discharges them. . . Was said to consider it better than FAR infrared saunas . . . which are great! > > Rogene > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 I'll have to change computers . . . It will be a little while, but I'll sent my foot bath photos to you . . .Anyone else want to see? . . . Rogene spinkscl <spinkscl@...> wrote: Please send photos. Wow, how much I have learned in 2 days! Dr. Kolb sounds wonderful. I hope Dr. Huang is comparable. Lynn>> Yes, Ionic foot baths are a detox method . . . I did my first about a month ago. . .I can send you some photos if you want. . . Dr. Kolb is using it on some of her patients before she discharges them. . . Was said to consider it better than FAR infrared saunas . . . which are great!> > Rogene> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 This is reassuring and makes it easier to wait until April 30th. I called around the area (up North here) and I found a couple of PS that were willing to get me in for a free consult within a week. Boy was I tempted! Thanks, Lynn > > > > > > Yes, Ionic foot baths are a detox method . . . I did my first about a > >month ago. . .I can send you some photos if you want. . . Dr. Kolb is > >using it on some of her patients before she discharges them. . . Was > >said to consider it better than FAR infrared saunas . . . which are > >great! > > > > > > Rogene > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Yes, I am sure there are many doctors who would get you in sooner. Wonder why they are not as busy as ? Lynda At 10:03 PM 3/1/2007, you wrote: >This is reassuring and makes it easier to wait until April 30th. > >I called around the area (up North here) and I found a couple of PS >that were willing to get me in for a free consult within a week. > >Boy was I tempted! > >Thanks, > >Lynn > > > > > > > > > > Yes, Ionic foot baths are a detox method . . . I did my first >about a > > >month ago. . .I can send you some photos if you want. . . Dr. Kolb >is > > >using it on some of her patients before she discharges them. . . >Was > > >said to consider it better than FAR infrared saunas . . . which are > > >great! > > > > > > > > Rogene > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Hi Christene, I remember you skin issues. I too had a rash. The worst rash (pictures on shutterfly)is gone since explant. BUT I too still have very dry skin as well as little bumps on the backs of my arms. Some dermatologist might call it keratosis-like...but I don't think tat is what it is. Even with taking oil capsules....and rubbing on oils....it never gets better. Sure, the oil helps..but within hours I feel dry again. Let me know if you try her products and if they help you. > > Hi Again Ladies! > > I'm still facing those same skin issues and dreading the upcoming > spring and summer. But today my mother phoned me to tell me she saw > this lady on Martha today blah, blah, blah...(think Everybody > Loves here) > > here's the link... > > http://www.susanciminelli.com/index.php > > It looks hopeful or maybe it's just my desperation speaking? My point > here? Has anybody heard of this lady or used her products? > > Christene > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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