Re: Re: Red Blotches on skin

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ilducks, this is amey73@... you have to remmeber that RSD is not having correct blood flow to the affected limbs. so, defintly tell yer dr!!! i get dark purle cold skin wit white patches. i told da dr dat i have measels! he laughes and says dont tell people dat. but dats wat it looks like. i hoped i have helped you. anymore ???'s just ask, love ameyilducks2004 wrote:

I plan on telling the doctor Monday, can't see why it would hurt.Tim> I have these red dots, not lines or anything like that and they are on legs> and arms and chest and sometimes very few and no idea what causes them.> They do not hurt, they do not go away some of them at least, and have no> idea what causes them and if should even memtion it to doctor. Have ignored> it for years now. Take care all.> s Momma> JoAnn> Red Blotches on skin> > >

> Has anyone gotten red spots on their skin? Yesterday I thought I cut> > my thumb because there was a spot that was so red. I was kind of> > floored because it didn't hurt.> >> > When I looked at it more closely it looked like what varicose veins> > looked like at a distance. It was just a bunch of red squiggly lines> > (tiny); there was no pain or a cut. Woke up this morning and it is> > gone? It was located on the inside of the joint on my thumb.> >> > Just another thing to add to the Doctors list.> >> > Thanks,> >> > Tim> >> >> >

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Stacey: Hi! I just about fell over when I read your post! About the Red blotches and the Severe Itching afterwards, I have scratched so hard I have cuts on my legs! It's driving me crazy!!! I put on Lotion 3 to 4 times a day nothing seems to help the itch,but the burn afterwards is horrible!! I know what you are going through, I can't take it either. Does anyone have any suggestions on this one? Thanks Janetstacey wrote:

--- Barbara,> That is a good description! My doctor said the same thing, RSD related > rashes.> Take Care,> SandiHI SANDII HAVE HAD THAT KIND OF RASH ALMOST FROM THE BEGINNING.IT COMES AND GOES. WITH ME THATS HOW I KNOW ITS FLARING UP. THREE WEEKS AGO IT STARTED WITH RED BLOTCHES BUT NOW IT FEELS LIKE THE SKIN ON MY ARM IS BURNING FROM THE INSIDE OUT.ITS VERY PAINFUL. IN A FEW DAYS HOPEFULLY I PREDICT IT WILL EASE UP AS IT USUALLY DOES AND I WILL SHED THE SKIN OFF MY ARM JUST LIKE A LIZARD LOL. MY DOCTOR SAID ITS ALL PART OF THE RSD. I PUT E CREAM ON IT. NOT SURE IT REALLY DOES ANYTHING TO HELP THOUGH, AND WHEN IT STARTS TO PEEL OFF IT ITCHES SO BAD.I USE ANTI-ITCH GEL.JUST CURIOUS WHAT DO YOU PUT ON YOUR SKIN WHEN YOU GET THAT? ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED HAVE A NICE

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I have this too, I take oatmeal baths and add a bit of baby oil, takes the burn and itch right out. You can buy the oatmeal bath any where pretty much it is with the anti itch creams usually on the bottom shelf. I hope this helps you.

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Stacey: Hi! I just about fell over when I read your post! About the Red blotches and the Severe Itching afterwards, I have scratched so hard I have cuts on my legs! It's driving me crazy!!! I put on Lotion 3 to 4 times a day nothing seems to help the itch,but the burn afterwards is horrible!! I know what you are going through, I can't take it either. Does anyone have any suggestions on this one? Thanks Janetstacey wrote: --- Barbara,> That is a good description! My doctor said the same thing, RSD related > rashes.> Take Care,> SandiHI SANDII HAVE HAD THAT KIND OF RASH ALMOST FROM THE BEGINNING.IT COMES AND GOES. WITH ME THATS HOW I KNOW ITS FLARING UP. THREE WEEKS AGO IT STARTED WITH RED BLOTCHES BUT NOW IT FEELS LIKE THE SKIN ON MY ARM IS BURNING FROM THE INSIDE OUT.ITS VERY PAINFUL. IN A FEW DAYS HOPEFULLY I PREDICT IT WILL EASE UP AS IT USUALLY DOES AND I WILL SHED THE SKIN OFF MY ARM JUST LIKE A LIZARD LOL. MY DOCTOR SAID ITS ALL PART OF THE RSD. I PUT E CREAM ON IT. NOT SURE IT REALLY DOES ANYTHING TO HELP THOUGH, AND WHEN IT STARTS TO PEEL OFF IT ITCHES SO BAD.I USE ANTI-ITCH GEL.JUST CURIOUS WHAT DO YOU PUT ON YOUR SKIN WHEN YOU GET THAT? ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED HAVE A NICE

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JUST CURIOUS WHAT DO YOU PUT ON YOUR SKIN WHEN YOU GET THAT?

Stacey,

One thing I found that works the best is Banana Boat's Sooth-A-Caine Aloe Vera Spray Gel with Lidocaine , as long as the skin is not broken. Here's the info for it:

Banana Boat Sooth-A-Caine Aloe Vera Spray Gel with Lidocaine

UsesTemporarily relieves pain due to sunburn. Instructions

Apply to affected area not more than 3 or 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age, consult a doctor. Spray on hands to apply to face.Active IngredientsLidocaine 0.7% , Menthol 0.2% Ingredients Benzophenone-4 , Carbomer , FD & C Blue No. 1 , Glycerin , Imidazodindyl Urea , Polysorbate-20 , Tocopherol Vitamin E

For external use only.

When using this product:

do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.

do not use in large amounts, particularly over raw skin or blisters

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Hoping for Pain Free Days,Sandi