Re: Suggestions for healing skin after holter monitor

[Guest guest]

Hi Rhea, I had exactly the same kind of reaction from the three

electrode pads they used when I had a weeks holter readings done - it

really is sore and painful isn't it? I'm senindg you a very gentle

healing hug Darl.

As for healing, I was given some hydrocortinsone cream to use to help

clear things up, although it still took a while. It may be be worth

asking about at the doctors or pharmacy to see if there is naything

they can recommend for you to use. Hope it clears soon Sweetie.

Love and hugs....Jo

xxx

[Guest guest]

Hi Rhea, I had exactly the same kind of reaction from the three

electrode pads they used when I had a weeks holter readings done - it

really is sore and painful isn't it? I'm senindg you a very gentle

healing hug Darl.

As for healing, I was given some hydrocortinsone cream to use to help

clear things up, although it still took a while. It may be be worth

asking about at the doctors or pharmacy to see if there is naything

they can recommend for you to use. Hope it clears soon Sweetie.

Love and hugs....Jo

xxx

[Guest guest]

Hi Rhea, I had exactly the same kind of reaction from the three

electrode pads they used when I had a weeks holter readings done - it

really is sore and painful isn't it? I'm senindg you a very gentle

healing hug Darl.

As for healing, I was given some hydrocortinsone cream to use to help

clear things up, although it still took a while. It may be be worth

asking about at the doctors or pharmacy to see if there is naything

they can recommend for you to use. Hope it clears soon Sweetie.

Love and hugs....Jo

xxx

[Guest guest]

Hi Rhea, Yes those look like Dylan's anytime he has tape of any kind. I agree

with Jo. I have a script of hydrocortisone cream for him when he has to use

tape. It helps in about 48 hours or so. It looks pretty sore. Hard to wear

clothes I imagine. You could get an over the counter one for now till you can

get ahold of the Doc. Cindylouwho

Suggestions for healing skin after holter monitor

So anyway he did an EKG and then ordered a

24 hour holter monitor to see if my heart is going this fast all the

time. I would love some

suggestions on how to heal this up. My skin really didn't like that

adhesive.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

If any of you need to use electrode pads for testing, during

hospitalization etc then ask for the staff to use something called " Skin

Prep " before they stick the electrodes on your skin. It puts an invisible

barrier on your skin that protects it somewhat and it also helps the keep

the electrodes stuck too. It comes in individual little single use packages,

and smells like acetone. You can find it to buy in some of the smaller

privately owned pharmacies-it is about $12.00 a box. I always keep some, and

carry a couple in my purse so if I need even a bandaid then I can apply it

first. Am always amazed that more nurses don't know about it!

Another helpful thing in removing these pads and also tape is to put a

little lotion adjacent to the dressing and work it into the tape line with

your index finger as you are pulling it off.

Try to not scratch anywhere, you can get a secondary infection

easily.

Feel better

Gentle hugs,

Sue J.

Re: Suggestions for healing skin after holter monitor

> Hi Rhea, I had exactly the same kind of reaction from the three

> electrode pads they used when I had a weeks holter readings done - it

> really is sore and painful isn't it? I'm senindg you a very gentle

> healing hug Darl.

>

> As for healing, I was given some hydrocortinsone cream to use to help

> clear things up, although it still took a while. It may be be worth

> asking about at the doctors or pharmacy to see if there is naything

> they can recommend for you to use. Hope it clears soon Sweetie.

>

> Love and hugs....Jo

> xxx

>

>

>

> To learn more about EDS, visit our website:

http://members.rogers.com/ceda2/

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sue! I'll definitely remember Skin Prep if they decide they

want more tests involving electrodes! I doubt they have it in the

clinic as its a very small clinic that has the basics and that's it,

though they do a fabulous job with what they have.

Also, any ideas on alternatives for the technician in cleaning the

chest before applying the electodes? This woman used sandpaper tape,

scrubbed it in the 5 places ( " OOOoohh your skin IS sensitive! Look

how red it is there. I hope you don't react to the tape!

**yeh...thanks! " ) to remove any peach fuzz and then applied alcohol

before sticking the electrodes on. No wonder my skin reacted so bad

with this sudden onslaught LoL.

-Rhea

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sue! I'll definitely remember Skin Prep if they decide they

want more tests involving electrodes! I doubt they have it in the

clinic as its a very small clinic that has the basics and that's it,

though they do a fabulous job with what they have.

Also, any ideas on alternatives for the technician in cleaning the

chest before applying the electodes? This woman used sandpaper tape,

scrubbed it in the 5 places ( " OOOoohh your skin IS sensitive! Look

how red it is there. I hope you don't react to the tape!

**yeh...thanks! " ) to remove any peach fuzz and then applied alcohol

before sticking the electrodes on. No wonder my skin reacted so bad

with this sudden onslaught LoL.

-Rhea

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sue! I'll definitely remember Skin Prep if they decide they

want more tests involving electrodes! I doubt they have it in the

clinic as its a very small clinic that has the basics and that's it,

though they do a fabulous job with what they have.

Also, any ideas on alternatives for the technician in cleaning the

chest before applying the electodes? This woman used sandpaper tape,

scrubbed it in the 5 places ( " OOOoohh your skin IS sensitive! Look

how red it is there. I hope you don't react to the tape!

**yeh...thanks! " ) to remove any peach fuzz and then applied alcohol

before sticking the electrodes on. No wonder my skin reacted so bad

with this sudden onslaught LoL.

-Rhea

[Guest guest]

Thank you Cindy and Jo! I'll check through our medicine cabinents

and see if we have any hydrocortizone cream already. Since its the

weekend loooks like I'll have to just find something in the pharmacy

that will do!

Yes, a shirt is NOT a good thing right now! I'm going to break out

the summer PJ top. It covers less so hopefully will irritate less

too.

Thanks for the suggestions. Im so sorry you, Jo, and your son,

Cindy, had the same reaction! Jeesssh! That is insane! Is it just

EDSers and those with sensitive skin that react like this, or are any

normals doing this too? You'd think they'd have a more skin friendly

way of doing this with so many people with allergies...

Take care gals!!!

-Rhea

[Guest guest]

Thank you Cindy and Jo! I'll check through our medicine cabinents

and see if we have any hydrocortizone cream already. Since its the

weekend loooks like I'll have to just find something in the pharmacy

that will do!

Yes, a shirt is NOT a good thing right now! I'm going to break out

the summer PJ top. It covers less so hopefully will irritate less

too.

Thanks for the suggestions. Im so sorry you, Jo, and your son,

Cindy, had the same reaction! Jeesssh! That is insane! Is it just

EDSers and those with sensitive skin that react like this, or are any

normals doing this too? You'd think they'd have a more skin friendly

way of doing this with so many people with allergies...

Take care gals!!!

-Rhea

[Guest guest]

Thank you Cindy and Jo! I'll check through our medicine cabinents

and see if we have any hydrocortizone cream already. Since its the

weekend loooks like I'll have to just find something in the pharmacy

that will do!

Yes, a shirt is NOT a good thing right now! I'm going to break out

the summer PJ top. It covers less so hopefully will irritate less

too.

Thanks for the suggestions. Im so sorry you, Jo, and your son,

Cindy, had the same reaction! Jeesssh! That is insane! Is it just

EDSers and those with sensitive skin that react like this, or are any

normals doing this too? You'd think they'd have a more skin friendly

way of doing this with so many people with allergies...

Take care gals!!!

-Rhea

[Guest guest]

Rhea,

Try some over the counter cortisone cream or benadryl cream. It will clear

those nastsy electrode sticky's and adhesive rashes off real quick. We must

all be allergic to them, I am too.

Take Care, Sincerely, S.

Suggestions for healing skin after holter monitor

> Hi everyone,

>

> Yesterday I saw my GP to investigate the cause of my tachycardia

> (we're thinking POTS) as my heart rate is pretty fast at 155 on an

> echo, it was 138 standing in his office, 120 lying down, 140 when I

> stood up again... etc... So anyway he did an EKG and then ordered a

> 24 hour holter monitor to see if my heart is going this fast all the

> time. I won't find out the results until Weds or Thurs, and he wants

> me to see his internist asap. until the cardiologist sees me to make

> sure I don't need any drugs.

>

> OK, so the holter came off this morning at 10am and thanks to my

> great sensitive skin I have quite the sore rash on my chest. I took

> a photo of my upper chest showing the marks and irratation left by 3

> of the 5 electrodes so you can see what I mean! It's the last photo

> and marked 'skin after holter monitor'. I would love some

> suggestions on how to heal this up. My skin really didn't like that

> adhesive. I tried my best to get the redisual stickiness off with a

> very gentle cloth and warm water and gentle soap, and I've been

> putting vitamin E cream on it. Anything better I could be doing to

> help this thing heal? My shirt feels like sandpaper against it, and

> it's too cold for v-necks!

>

> Thank-you!

>

> (((HUGS)))

>

> -Rhea

>

>

>

> To learn more about EDS, visit our website:

http://members.rogers.com/ceda2/

>

[Guest guest]

Rhea,

Try some over the counter cortisone cream or benadryl cream. It will clear

those nastsy electrode sticky's and adhesive rashes off real quick. We must

all be allergic to them, I am too.

Take Care, Sincerely, S.

Suggestions for healing skin after holter monitor

> Hi everyone,

>

> Yesterday I saw my GP to investigate the cause of my tachycardia

> (we're thinking POTS) as my heart rate is pretty fast at 155 on an

> echo, it was 138 standing in his office, 120 lying down, 140 when I

> stood up again... etc... So anyway he did an EKG and then ordered a

> 24 hour holter monitor to see if my heart is going this fast all the

> time. I won't find out the results until Weds or Thurs, and he wants

> me to see his internist asap. until the cardiologist sees me to make

> sure I don't need any drugs.

>

> OK, so the holter came off this morning at 10am and thanks to my

> great sensitive skin I have quite the sore rash on my chest. I took

> a photo of my upper chest showing the marks and irratation left by 3

> of the 5 electrodes so you can see what I mean! It's the last photo

> and marked 'skin after holter monitor'. I would love some

> suggestions on how to heal this up. My skin really didn't like that

> adhesive. I tried my best to get the redisual stickiness off with a

> very gentle cloth and warm water and gentle soap, and I've been

> putting vitamin E cream on it. Anything better I could be doing to

> help this thing heal? My shirt feels like sandpaper against it, and

> it's too cold for v-necks!

>

> Thank-you!

>

> (((HUGS)))

>

> -Rhea

>

>

>

> To learn more about EDS, visit our website:

http://members.rogers.com/ceda2/

>

[Guest guest]

Rhea,

Try some over the counter cortisone cream or benadryl cream. It will clear

those nastsy electrode sticky's and adhesive rashes off real quick. We must

all be allergic to them, I am too.

Take Care, Sincerely, S.

Suggestions for healing skin after holter monitor

> Hi everyone,

>

> Yesterday I saw my GP to investigate the cause of my tachycardia

> (we're thinking POTS) as my heart rate is pretty fast at 155 on an

> echo, it was 138 standing in his office, 120 lying down, 140 when I

> stood up again... etc... So anyway he did an EKG and then ordered a

> 24 hour holter monitor to see if my heart is going this fast all the

> time. I won't find out the results until Weds or Thurs, and he wants

> me to see his internist asap. until the cardiologist sees me to make

> sure I don't need any drugs.

>

> OK, so the holter came off this morning at 10am and thanks to my

> great sensitive skin I have quite the sore rash on my chest. I took

> a photo of my upper chest showing the marks and irratation left by 3

> of the 5 electrodes so you can see what I mean! It's the last photo

> and marked 'skin after holter monitor'. I would love some

> suggestions on how to heal this up. My skin really didn't like that

> adhesive. I tried my best to get the redisual stickiness off with a

> very gentle cloth and warm water and gentle soap, and I've been

> putting vitamin E cream on it. Anything better I could be doing to

> help this thing heal? My shirt feels like sandpaper against it, and

> it's too cold for v-necks!

>

> Thank-you!

>

> (((HUGS)))

>

> -Rhea

>

>

>

> To learn more about EDS, visit our website:

http://members.rogers.com/ceda2/

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for explaining that Sue! I've been applying polysporin cream

liberally for the last 36 hours and that has helped a lot! Not quite

as sore now :-D I'll definetly make a point of telling them I have

extremely sensitive skin before anyone scrubs or sticks anything on

to me again LoL. I'll consider this a lesson wellll learned. I don't

even care if I come off as a worry wart or hypochondriac, its MY skin

*hmph* :-O :-D

I hope you're doing well too! Hannah sends kissies to Charlie.

-Rhea