Gloria,
Glad to hear you have found a way to control the rash. Regarding Histame - I stocked up on it quite a while ago, since it was working very well for me. Then I started reacting to it, so I stopped using it. I take a Claritin every day now, and it seems to work (at least for now:)). Anyhow, the point it that I have several bottles of Histame sitting in my cabinet, and would be more than happy to send you some. Even though I bought them a long time ago, they don't expire until November next year.
If you are interested, PM me your address, and I will ship them off to you.
Love,
Kari
Dealing with itchy bumps
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Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions. I will give each some thought.
I don't know a lot about skin conditions, but his spots on his buttocks and legs clearly look like psoriasis to me. I don't understand how she could call it eczema. I also don't understand how she could call dermatitis melanoma. She gave DH the same cream to apply for both conditions. The spots are less flaky and scaly, but they're still there. I took a picture of his legs, but I'd have to get permission from him to post it.
DH is getting slightly more interested in going GF after his diagnosis, but he went to Quiznos for dinner tonight. He still has a ways to go before he'll stop eating fast food.
Gloria
P.S. Tex, I like the underline (and suggestions listed) with misspelled words. You're always looking for ways to improve the board. Thank you.
DH finally went to the dermatologist and had to see a new assistant. He told me I didn't need to go - I wish I would have gone. She told him his spots were eczema and she said his rash in his armpits was melanoma. (DH never told me about the rash in his armpits.) She said it wasn't the cancer type, but she did a biopsy anyway. The lab results said that his armpit rash was dermatitis which was caused by an allergic reaction.Zizzle wrote:How's your hubby? Did his rash go away too?
I don't know a lot about skin conditions, but his spots on his buttocks and legs clearly look like psoriasis to me. I don't understand how she could call it eczema. I also don't understand how she could call dermatitis melanoma. She gave DH the same cream to apply for both conditions. The spots are less flaky and scaly, but they're still there. I took a picture of his legs, but I'd have to get permission from him to post it.
DH is getting slightly more interested in going GF after his diagnosis, but he went to Quiznos for dinner tonight. He still has a ways to go before he'll stop eating fast food.
Gloria
P.S. Tex, I like the underline (and suggestions listed) with misspelled words. You're always looking for ways to improve the board. Thank you.
You never know what you can do until you have to do it.
Gloria,
Wow! It sounds as though she's not quite ready for prime time yet.
Apparently she's a one-treatment-fits-all type of dermatologist-wannabe. 
I wish I could take credit for the improved spell-checking performance on your computer, but you must be using your new laptop, with Windows 8 and a new browser. The spellchecker for this board does offer a list of suggested words, but rather than to underline misspelled words, it displays misspelled words in red. I use Firefox, with XP, and I don't even have to use the spellchecker on the board, because as long as automatic spell checking is selected in advanced options, Firefox automatically underlines misspelled words (with a wavy red line), but it doesn't offer any suggested ways to spell the word. I'll bet the Win 8 version offers spelling suggestions, but that's just a guess.
Tex
Wow! It sounds as though she's not quite ready for prime time yet.
Apparently she's a one-treatment-fits-all type of dermatologist-wannabe. I wish I could take credit for the improved spell-checking performance on your computer, but you must be using your new laptop, with Windows 8 and a new browser. The spellchecker for this board does offer a list of suggested words, but rather than to underline misspelled words, it displays misspelled words in red. I use Firefox, with XP, and I don't even have to use the spellchecker on the board, because as long as automatic spell checking is selected in advanced options, Firefox automatically underlines misspelled words (with a wavy red line), but it doesn't offer any suggested ways to spell the word. I'll bet the Win 8 version offers spelling suggestions, but that's just a guess.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Wow, Gloria. Dermatologists are so disappointing!! My husband is allergic to propylene glycol (PG) which is found in most antiperspirants and deodorants. He develops a pink, scaly contact dermatitis in and around his armpits. He has to buy all natural deodorants that say PG-free. Many lotions also contain PG so make sure hubby is using natural lotions, or better yet, coconut oil, on his body. Stay away from sodium benzoate and preservatives in his body products too. Hopefully his rash is contact dermatitis, and not from something internal.
Zizzle,
My husband doesn't use deodorant.
It's better than it sounds because I've only noticed once in our 44 years of marriage. Neither of us sweat very much. I don't think he uses lotion, either. He's finally accepting that he might be intolerant to gluten. He's not completely there, but he's purchased loaves of Udi's bread the last couple of weeks. That's pretty big progress. Pizza will be the hardest food for him to give up, but there is a pizza parlor near our home that sells GF pizza.
Tex,
Interesting about the spell-checker. I'm using Explorer 10 on my new laptop with Windows 8, so you could have the right explanation. One annoying change I've noticed on the new machine is that, only on this website, when I click on a link, the line jumps up on line without opening the link. Then I have to click again to open the link. I've tried double-clicking, but it doesn't work because the link jumps up a line and doesn't catch the second click.
I suppose eventually they'll work out the bugs in the system.
Gloria
My husband doesn't use deodorant.
It's better than it sounds because I've only noticed once in our 44 years of marriage. Neither of us sweat very much. I don't think he uses lotion, either. He's finally accepting that he might be intolerant to gluten. He's not completely there, but he's purchased loaves of Udi's bread the last couple of weeks. That's pretty big progress. Pizza will be the hardest food for him to give up, but there is a pizza parlor near our home that sells GF pizza.Tex,
Interesting about the spell-checker. I'm using Explorer 10 on my new laptop with Windows 8, so you could have the right explanation. One annoying change I've noticed on the new machine is that, only on this website, when I click on a link, the line jumps up on line without opening the link. Then I have to click again to open the link. I've tried double-clicking, but it doesn't work because the link jumps up a line and doesn't catch the second click.
I suppose eventually they'll work out the bugs in the system.
Gloria
You never know what you can do until you have to do it.
Gloria,
Hmmmmm. That's weird. I wonder if it might be because this board uses code written in phpBB2, rather than the newer version (phpBB3), and Microsoft might not have bothered to check for compatibility with the older version (or maybe they checked, and couldn't see an easy way to deal with it without messing up something else. LOL.)
Tex
Hmmmmm. That's weird. I wonder if it might be because this board uses code written in phpBB2, rather than the newer version (phpBB3), and Microsoft might not have bothered to check for compatibility with the older version (or maybe they checked, and couldn't see an easy way to deal with it without messing up something else. LOL.)
Joe wrote:I think I have it figured out....the Aussie keyboards have a few extra keys with the letter U on them...to make it worth the effort they keep adding the letter U to everything
Gabes, you can teach the spellchecker to speak Aussie, if you want. Whenever it highlights a word that is correctly spelled (in Aussie lingo), just click on the "Learn" command (in the middle of the chart of options on the right side of the window). After that it should accept the spelling as correct. Just be careful that you don't teach it any words that are misspelled.Gabes wrote:all i know is, the spell checker doesnt like my aussie words and spellings!!!!
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
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Joe
i cant help it you guys chose to disconnect from mother england and changed traditional english to suit yourselves......
Gloria
i would be honoured to have you speak aussie with me!
Tex
thanks for that - If i start doing that, maybe other USA members will also start speaking Aussie in their posts. Watch out!
and you can have this rain anytime you want! major diasters over here on the east coast of Aus.
i cant help it you guys chose to disconnect from mother england and changed traditional english to suit yourselves......
Gloria
i would be honoured to have you speak aussie with me!
Tex
thanks for that - If i start doing that, maybe other USA members will also start speaking Aussie in their posts. Watch out!
and you can have this rain anytime you want! major diasters over here on the east coast of Aus.
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
Well folks, just checking in to say...my rash is back. As soon as I tapered to 25 mgs of Prednisone (from 30), the rash slowly emerged on my shoulders and buttocks. Now 2 weeks later, my hands are redder, my malar rash is back on my nose, my left chest is rashy, and the buttocks are starting to itch A LOT. I'm so bummed. I'm relieved the rest of my back, neck and scalp have been spared, but I can't underdtand why this taper made so much difference. I plan to stay at 25 mgs until I see the rheumy in a week, therefore not tapering on schedule. This is a fast/aggressive taper for DM anyway. I'll probably apply cortisone creams now to stay ahead of it.
Probably going grain free/paleo this month, or at a mimimum dropping corn and sweeteners. I suspect yeast is starting to dominate (no full blown infections), so I want to address that too.
Still no D. I drink coffee now to get a BM some days!
Probably going grain free/paleo this month, or at a mimimum dropping corn and sweeteners. I suspect yeast is starting to dominate (no full blown infections), so I want to address that too.
Still no D. I drink coffee now to get a BM some days!
Prednisone symptoms are not bad at all. Sensitive teeth is the only persistent one now. I'm in a GREAT mood most of the time with good energy, which I like. Only gained 5 lbs, mostly water, no food cravings, BP is low...prednisone really likes me! But I really wanted to get to 20 mgs or under ASAP. 
Plaquenil isn't causing any side effects either. Guess I'm not that sensitive to meds after all!
I really wish there was more evidence out there that going Paleo could mean remission in an AI flare. Most cases you see are people on a regular, crappy diet who get incredible improvement when they go Paleo or just GF. I just got sicker GF/DF/SF, so what makes me think cutting out what few grains I eat will make a difference? I'm already limiting most grains, I only have occasional GF bread, rice and corn chips. Are they enought to hinder my recovery?? Really??
Plaquenil isn't causing any side effects either. Guess I'm not that sensitive to meds after all!I really wish there was more evidence out there that going Paleo could mean remission in an AI flare. Most cases you see are people on a regular, crappy diet who get incredible improvement when they go Paleo or just GF. I just got sicker GF/DF/SF, so what makes me think cutting out what few grains I eat will make a difference? I'm already limiting most grains, I only have occasional GF bread, rice and corn chips. Are they enought to hinder my recovery?? Really??