Guest guest Posted December 29, 2000 Report Share Posted December 29, 2000 My husband has been having problems with dry skin. Do any of you have that problem? Would like to know if the birch oil would be helpful or any other remidies. Thank you, Jeanie > >Reply-To: shydrageregroups >To: shydrageregroups >Subject: Re: pain(birch oil) >Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 19:29:42 > >Kathy; >I don't want to endorse any brands of oils because I'm still learning about >them. >I would suggest you contact a couple of local masseuses and see if they >know >their stuff about oils. When applying the oils to mother I use grape seed >oil as a base because some oils may irritate the skin. Also when using the >capsasin cream on mothers shoulders, it has a burning sensation. I believe >it is made out of hot peppers. The burning sensation increases when she is >in the water. >Best of regards, > Ann ->Minnesota > >----Original Message Follows---- > >Reply-To: shydrageregroups >To: " support group " <shydrageregroups> >Subject: Re: pain >Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 15:20:32 -0500 > >Thanks for the advice. Where would I find the birch oil? I'll try it. I >can't stand for him to be in pain. > >thanks Kathy > > > > pain > > > Hi everyone, > > Dave is begining to have a lot of shoulder and back pain. He has been >taking Celebrex and also the doctor told him to take darvocet when needed. >Neither meds help anymore. Is pain a symptom of msa? If so, do any of you >know of a pain med that might help him. All I know about Msa is what I >have >read off the internet. He has symptoms of all three types. In any of you >have more detailed info., please send it to me. > > > > >Thanks Kathy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2000 Report Share Posted December 30, 2000 Have had dry skin all my life but worse no since DX MSA. Some of it could be due to lack of sweat function? Whatever the reason, here are so-em of my remedies, but nothing works for more than 24 hours when must be reapplied. Lotions I find helpful: Nivea (for very dry skin) ST. Ives (collagen/elastin formula) Vaseline (Creamy formula in jar or tube; good for feet, knees, and elbows) Epilyt (for scaly psoriasis type skin) Nutragena Bath Oil (spray on while still wet; has an odd smell {sesame} but dissipates quickly) Respite (for very itchy skin; expensive but good) BARb Pond in Va. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2000 Report Share Posted December 30, 2000 Have had dry skin all my life but worse no since DX MSA. Some of it could be due to lack of sweat function? Whatever the reason, here are so-em of my remedies, but nothing works for more than 24 hours when must be reapplied. Lotions I find helpful: Nivea (for very dry skin) ST. Ives (collagen/elastin formula) Vaseline (Creamy formula in jar or tube; good for feet, knees, and elbows) Epilyt (for scaly psoriasis type skin) Nutragena Bath Oil (spray on while still wet; has an odd smell {sesame} but dissipates quickly) Respite (for very itchy skin; expensive but good) BARb Pond in Va. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2000 Report Share Posted December 30, 2000 Have had dry skin all my life but worse no since DX MSA. Some of it could be due to lack of sweat function? Whatever the reason, here are so-em of my remedies, but nothing works for more than 24 hours when must be reapplied. Lotions I find helpful: Nivea (for very dry skin) ST. Ives (collagen/elastin formula) Vaseline (Creamy formula in jar or tube; good for feet, knees, and elbows) Epilyt (for scaly psoriasis type skin) Nutragena Bath Oil (spray on while still wet; has an odd smell {sesame} but dissipates quickly) Respite (for very itchy skin; expensive but good) BARb Pond in Va. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2000 Report Share Posted December 30, 2000 Jeanie, It is best to put some cream on right after a shower or sponge bath. We use either the Keri or Lubiderm lotions as they seem to help Charlotte best. Re-hydrating the skin with water, when putting the lotion on holds the moisture into the skin better. Both of them were used in the hospital and nursing home. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ===================================================== The on's wrote: > My husband has been having problems with dry skin. Do any of you have that > problem? Would like to know if the birch oil would be helpful or any other > remidies. > > Thank you, > > Jeanie > > > > >Reply-To: shydrageregroups > >To: shydrageregroups > >Subject: Re: pain(birch oil) > >Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 19:29:42 > > > >Kathy; > >I don't want to endorse any brands of oils because I'm still learning about > >them. > >I would suggest you contact a couple of local masseuses and see if they > >know > >their stuff about oils. When applying the oils to mother I use grape seed > >oil as a base because some oils may irritate the skin. Also when using the > >capsasin cream on mothers shoulders, it has a burning sensation. I believe > >it is made out of hot peppers. The burning sensation increases when she is > >in the water. > >Best of regards, > > Ann ->Minnesota > > > >----Original Message Follows---- > > > >Reply-To: shydrageregroups > >To: " support group " <shydrageregroups> > >Subject: Re: pain > >Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 15:20:32 -0500 > > > >Thanks for the advice. Where would I find the birch oil? I'll try it. I > >can't stand for him to be in pain. > > > >thanks Kathy > > > > > > > > pain > > > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > Dave is begining to have a lot of shoulder and back pain. He has been > >taking Celebrex and also the doctor told him to take darvocet when needed. > >Neither meds help anymore. Is pain a symptom of msa? If so, do any of you > >know of a pain med that might help him. All I know about Msa is what I > >have > >read off the internet. He has symptoms of all three types. In any of you > >have more detailed info., please send it to me. > > > > > > > > > >Thanks Kathy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2000 Report Share Posted December 30, 2000 I've found that a mixture of 1/2 Nivea with Vit E and 1/2 Olive Oil mixed together makes a good cream that lasts a lot longer than others I've tried. Take care and Happy New Year everyone! Fordy's in Oz Re: dry skin Have had dry skin all my life but worse no since DX MSA. Some of it could be due to lack of sweat function? Whatever the reason, here are so-em of my remedies, but nothing works for more than 24 hours when must be reapplied. Lotions I find helpful: Nivea (for very dry skin) ST. Ives (collagen/elastin formula) Vaseline (Creamy formula in jar or tube; good for feet, knees, and elbows) Epilyt (for scaly psoriasis type skin) Nutragena Bath Oil (spray on while still wet; has an odd smell {sesame} but dissipates quickly) Respite (for very itchy skin; expensive but good) BARb Pond in Va. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2000 Report Share Posted December 30, 2000 Hi Jeanie Warren has problems with dry skin, especially around his ankles and on the feet. We have found that Lubriderm, like they use in the hospital works really well and use it after showers and before he goes to bed at night. I know nothing about birch oil. Hope this will help. pain > > > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > Dave is begining to have a lot of shoulder and back pain. He has been > >taking Celebrex and also the doctor told him to take darvocet when needed. > >Neither meds help anymore. Is pain a symptom of msa? If so, do any of you > >know of a pain med that might help him. All I know about Msa is what I > >have > >read off the internet. He has symptoms of all three types. In any of you > >have more detailed info., please send it to me. > > > > > > > > > >Thanks Kathy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2000 Report Share Posted December 30, 2000 Jeanie; My mother hasn't complained about dry skin, It could be because of the oils I use on her. Also the aides put lotion on her elbows and where ever else she needs it. What I wanted to say is that Mother, Mable Neubauer, gets a very itchy scalp. She can't lift her hands up to her head to scratch it so I scratch her head for her really good before her shower(right after water therapy).She also has the gals at the home scratch her head for her. Also, I use Head & Shoulders shampoo. I shampoo her hair first and leave the shampoo in until I am finished showering her, then I wrinse out the shampoo. The MSA doc suggested it for her. He said her itchy head was due to the medications. As for oils to I use, some actually are drying. Again I would recommend getting in touch with a local massuses and pick their brains as what to use and where to get it. When ever you deal with people who sell, oils esspecialy, take their words with a grain of salt, so to speak. It always seems like the brand they use is always the best. There is no standards for oils required in the USA. You may be getting synthics, or very little pure oil with a lot of base oil added to make it go futher. See if you can't try the oils before buying them. Regards, and Happy New Year! Ann ->Minnesota ----Original Message Follows---- Reply-To: shydrageregroups To: shydrageregroups Subject: Re: dry skin Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2000 11:14:42 -0500 Jeanie, It is best to put some cream on right after a shower or sponge bath. We use either the Keri or Lubiderm lotions as they seem to help Charlotte best. Re-hydrating the skin with water, when putting the lotion on holds the moisture into the skin better. Both of them were used in the hospital and nursing home. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ===================================================== The on's wrote: > My husband has been having problems with dry skin. Do any of you have that > problem? Would like to know if the birch oil would be helpful or any other > remidies. > > Thank you, > > Jeanie > > > > >Reply-To: shydrageregroups > >To: shydrageregroups > >Subject: Re: pain(birch oil) > >Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 19:29:42 > > > >Kathy; > >I don't want to endorse any brands of oils because I'm still learning about > >them. > >I would suggest you contact a couple of local masseuses and see if they > >know > >their stuff about oils. When applying the oils to mother I use grape seed > >oil as a base because some oils may irritate the skin. Also when using the > >capsasin cream on mothers shoulders, it has a burning sensation. I believe > >it is made out of hot peppers. The burning sensation increases when she is > >in the water. > >Best of regards, > > Ann ->Minnesota > > > >----Original Message Follows---- > > > >Reply-To: shydrageregroups > >To: " support group " <shydrageregroups> > >Subject: Re: pain > >Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 15:20:32 -0500 > > > >Thanks for the advice. Where would I find the birch oil? I'll try it. I > >can't stand for him to be in pain. > > > >thanks Kathy > > > > > > > > pain > > > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > Dave is begining to have a lot of shoulder and back pain. He has been > >taking Celebrex and also the doctor told him to take darvocet when needed. > >Neither meds help anymore. Is pain a symptom of msa? If so, do any of you > >know of a pain med that might help him. All I know about Msa is what I > >have > >read off the internet. He has symptoms of all three types. In any of you > >have more detailed info., please send it to me. > > > > > > > > > >Thanks Kathy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2000 Report Share Posted December 30, 2000 Jeanie; My mother hasn't complained about dry skin, It could be because of the oils I use on her. Also the aides put lotion on her elbows and where ever else she needs it. What I wanted to say is that Mother, Mable Neubauer, gets a very itchy scalp. She can't lift her hands up to her head to scratch it so I scratch her head for her really good before her shower(right after water therapy).She also has the gals at the home scratch her head for her. Also, I use Head & Shoulders shampoo. I shampoo her hair first and leave the shampoo in until I am finished showering her, then I wrinse out the shampoo. The MSA doc suggested it for her. He said her itchy head was due to the medications. As for oils to I use, some actually are drying. Again I would recommend getting in touch with a local massuses and pick their brains as what to use and where to get it. When ever you deal with people who sell, oils esspecialy, take their words with a grain of salt, so to speak. It always seems like the brand they use is always the best. There is no standards for oils required in the USA. You may be getting synthics, or very little pure oil with a lot of base oil added to make it go futher. See if you can't try the oils before buying them. Regards, and Happy New Year! Ann ->Minnesota ----Original Message Follows---- Reply-To: shydrageregroups To: shydrageregroups Subject: Re: dry skin Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2000 11:14:42 -0500 Jeanie, It is best to put some cream on right after a shower or sponge bath. We use either the Keri or Lubiderm lotions as they seem to help Charlotte best. Re-hydrating the skin with water, when putting the lotion on holds the moisture into the skin better. Both of them were used in the hospital and nursing home. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ===================================================== The on's wrote: > My husband has been having problems with dry skin. Do any of you have that > problem? Would like to know if the birch oil would be helpful or any other > remidies. > > Thank you, > > Jeanie > > > > >Reply-To: shydrageregroups > >To: shydrageregroups > >Subject: Re: pain(birch oil) > >Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 19:29:42 > > > >Kathy; > >I don't want to endorse any brands of oils because I'm still learning about > >them. > >I would suggest you contact a couple of local masseuses and see if they > >know > >their stuff about oils. When applying the oils to mother I use grape seed > >oil as a base because some oils may irritate the skin. Also when using the > >capsasin cream on mothers shoulders, it has a burning sensation. I believe > >it is made out of hot peppers. The burning sensation increases when she is > >in the water. > >Best of regards, > > Ann ->Minnesota > > > >----Original Message Follows---- > > > >Reply-To: shydrageregroups > >To: " support group " <shydrageregroups> > >Subject: Re: pain > >Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 15:20:32 -0500 > > > >Thanks for the advice. Where would I find the birch oil? I'll try it. I > >can't stand for him to be in pain. > > > >thanks Kathy > > > > > > > > pain > > > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > Dave is begining to have a lot of shoulder and back pain. He has been > >taking Celebrex and also the doctor told him to take darvocet when needed. > >Neither meds help anymore. Is pain a symptom of msa? If so, do any of you > >know of a pain med that might help him. All I know about Msa is what I > >have > >read off the internet. He has symptoms of all three types. In any of you > >have more detailed info., please send it to me. > > > > > > > > > >Thanks Kathy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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