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Aug 5, 2006 10:39 AM inspiewriter wrote:
I really don't know, but it could be a heat rash. Call your doc if the topical stuff doesn't take care of it.We are 131,714 members in 73 forums discussing 104,159 topics.
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It's itchy!
I've been using a Zanfel knockoff, treating it as if it's poison ivy/oak/sumak - but would that make a lymphedema condition worse?
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All Topics → Forum: Lymphedema → Topic: The rash on my arm - Dr's visit
Topic: The rash on my arm - Dr's visit
Forum: Lymphedema — Risks, tips for prevention, and info about products that can address the symptoms of lymphedema.
Posted on: Aug 5, 2006 10:27 AM
littlecatsfeet wrote:
Could this be due to lymphedema - or what caused this flare (in addition to the crazy heat we've been having up here!):It's itchy!
I've been using a Zanfel knockoff, treating it as if it's poison ivy/oak/sumak - but would that make a lymphedema condition worse?
Thanks for looking at my icky pics
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Put in rashes in search here.
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Aug 5, 2006 11:38 AM jinky wrote:
Hi There, I will try and post some pictures of rashes. I goggle it and clicked images.Le hugs jinkyPut in rashes in search here.
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Hope it's not lymphedema.
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Mags
Aug 5, 2006 12:05 PM mags wrote:
Hi Leslie, this is what happened to me when I had a flare up. Sorry it's out of focus but it does look similar.community.breastcancer.org/ubb...
Hope it's not lymphedema.
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It looks like blisters to me... hmmm... Caladryl... Cortaid... It your arm warm? Watch closely. These things can get so easily infected and then you need an antibiotic. If it becomes red and warm... head to the ER. Even minor tramas can cause the old LE to flair.... sigh....
Pat
Aug 5, 2006 01:49 PM NPat wrote:
I hate rashes!!It looks like blisters to me... hmmm... Caladryl... Cortaid... It your arm warm? Watch closely. These things can get so easily infected and then you need an antibiotic. If it becomes red and warm... head to the ER. Even minor tramas can cause the old LE to flair.... sigh....
Pat
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"Second, I don't drink aspartame because when I do, I get tiny pus-filled bubbles on my hands. I cannot explain this in any way, but it does not occur when I drink Splenda sweetened beverages."
Do you drink a lot of diet sodas???
Aug 5, 2006 02:57 PM inspiewriter wrote:
I just saw someone posting about something similar over on a low=carb board, thought it might trigger something for you:"Second, I don't drink aspartame because when I do, I get tiny pus-filled bubbles on my hands. I cannot explain this in any way, but it does not occur when I drink Splenda sweetened beverages."
Do you drink a lot of diet sodas???
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100% sugar for me or NOTHING
My DH put some cortisone cream on it - not so red now, but sure is itchy.
I'm supposed to go to a friend's play in central CT tomorrow and sleep over Sunday night (our birthdays just went by, so we're celebrating!). I may not sleep over, just to see if I can see my doctor early Monday morning regarding this.
Don't want to let it go for too long - I've already read waaay too much on this and I don't want it to progress!
Leslie
Aug 5, 2006 04:14 PM littlecatsfeet wrote:
I don't drink soda at all, and can tell when the minutest amount of artificial sweetener is in anything I put in my mouth100% sugar for me or NOTHING
My DH put some cortisone cream on it - not so red now, but sure is itchy.
I'm supposed to go to a friend's play in central CT tomorrow and sleep over Sunday night (our birthdays just went by, so we're celebrating!). I may not sleep over, just to see if I can see my doctor early Monday morning regarding this.
Don't want to let it go for too long - I've already read waaay too much on this and I don't want it to progress!
Leslie
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Anything that would make the lymphatic fluid rush to an area can cause a flare of LE. But if you have been good so far it is probably just temporary.
I had poison ivy on my bad LE arm last month. I took benadryl and the doc called in an RX for prednisone. That dried up the blisters. Any kind of rash will respond to benedryl so that can't hurt.
If you don't already have LE and you don't scratch it and get an infection, it may just go away by itself.
Keep an eye on it though. someone mentioned about watching to see if it becomes warm and red- you may need an anti-biotic if it does.
So Cousin on another note- My Bristol dad who lives in CT is going up to RI this week and you are coming down to CT- how funny is that?
I hope you feel better soon!!!
Aug 5, 2006 06:23 PM nosurrender wrote:
That looks like poison ivy to me!Anything that would make the lymphatic fluid rush to an area can cause a flare of LE. But if you have been good so far it is probably just temporary.
I had poison ivy on my bad LE arm last month. I took benadryl and the doc called in an RX for prednisone. That dried up the blisters. Any kind of rash will respond to benedryl so that can't hurt.
If you don't already have LE and you don't scratch it and get an infection, it may just go away by itself.
Keep an eye on it though. someone mentioned about watching to see if it becomes warm and red- you may need an anti-biotic if it does.
So Cousin on another note- My Bristol dad who lives in CT is going up to RI this week and you are coming down to CT- how funny is that?
I hope you feel better soon!!!
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Have been on ancestry.com, looking for our cousin link. I'll let you know when I find it
I should have picked up benadryl today - mind isn't functioning too well right now. After I found my arm problems I couldn't get to sleep until 4AM - and then I was wide awake at 7AM. Sux.
How bad is your LE?
Leslie
Aug 5, 2006 06:35 PM littlecatsfeet wrote:
ns, bizarre!Have been on ancestry.com, looking for our cousin link. I'll let you know when I find it
I should have picked up benadryl today - mind isn't functioning too well right now. After I found my arm problems I couldn't get to sleep until 4AM - and then I was wide awake at 7AM. Sux.
How bad is your LE?
Leslie
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My LE was really bad last year. I went for treatments but they had to stop because I was getting blood clotting problems. I have a sleeve, but it doesn't work so well, it makes me worse. My LE is in my hand all the way up. So I have to bandage everyday. It isn't as bad as it sounds because I can see it improve with the bandages. I take them off at night.
When I first came out of rads I had LE of the chest. But that had a lot to do with the radiation infection. Once I had surgery to remove it the chest LE went down. Then FOUR YEARS later it showed up in my hand then my lower arm and now moving to the upper arm. BUT the good thing is, the hand is not as bad as it was so that has found chanels to drain the fluid out of and now it is at its worst from the wrist to above the elbow. My Goal is to make it get past that area, go to the upper arm and then OUT. They told me that can happen. But it takes time, patience, the bandaging, and my self massage.
So for all the whining and complaining I did last summer... I don't know how these girls put up with me! I have gotten it to shift and move in the right direction.
The key is to catch it while it is still stage one, the pitting stage, which means if you press your thumb down into your skin the imprint remains but then pops back up again.
I am borderline stage 2 which means I have scar tissue from all the expanding and contracting the skin has done and it causes something called fibrosis. I don't care as long as I can get the fluid moving in the right direction.
Also- it is MUCH worse in the heat and humidity!!! Don't let the sun on it too. That can cause swelling.
Aug 5, 2006 06:50 PM nosurrender wrote:
I have a pretty good family history- I had to because of the genetic testing! So let me know.My LE was really bad last year. I went for treatments but they had to stop because I was getting blood clotting problems. I have a sleeve, but it doesn't work so well, it makes me worse. My LE is in my hand all the way up. So I have to bandage everyday. It isn't as bad as it sounds because I can see it improve with the bandages. I take them off at night.
When I first came out of rads I had LE of the chest. But that had a lot to do with the radiation infection. Once I had surgery to remove it the chest LE went down. Then FOUR YEARS later it showed up in my hand then my lower arm and now moving to the upper arm. BUT the good thing is, the hand is not as bad as it was so that has found chanels to drain the fluid out of and now it is at its worst from the wrist to above the elbow. My Goal is to make it get past that area, go to the upper arm and then OUT. They told me that can happen. But it takes time, patience, the bandaging, and my self massage.
So for all the whining and complaining I did last summer... I don't know how these girls put up with me! I have gotten it to shift and move in the right direction.
The key is to catch it while it is still stage one, the pitting stage, which means if you press your thumb down into your skin the imprint remains but then pops back up again.
I am borderline stage 2 which means I have scar tissue from all the expanding and contracting the skin has done and it causes something called fibrosis. I don't care as long as I can get the fluid moving in the right direction.
Also- it is MUCH worse in the heat and humidity!!! Don't let the sun on it too. That can cause swelling.
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I put a splash of cornstarch powder on my inside elbow crease before putting on my sleave - this helps some. If the area is really sore and bumpy then I put a little cotton pad (found in the cosmetic area near cotton balls) over the crease area (after putting down powder first). It is kind of tricky to get the sleeve up without moving the little cotton pad, but it seems to help.
Could the bumps be due to the heat and sweating?
Aug 7, 2006 03:34 AM bhull wrote:
I get little bumps like that in my elbow crease (my inside crease) especially with warm weather.I put a splash of cornstarch powder on my inside elbow crease before putting on my sleave - this helps some. If the area is really sore and bumpy then I put a little cotton pad (found in the cosmetic area near cotton balls) over the crease area (after putting down powder first). It is kind of tricky to get the sleeve up without moving the little cotton pad, but it seems to help.
Could the bumps be due to the heat and sweating?
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Just a word of caution about cornstarch. If you have a fungal dermatitis, the cornstarch can make it spread. Fungi love sugar and cornstarch is a carbohydrate. Sooo, if you use it watch the area... sigh...
Pat
Aug 7, 2006 04:38 AM NPat wrote:
Dear bhull,Just a word of caution about cornstarch. If you have a fungal dermatitis, the cornstarch can make it spread. Fungi love sugar and cornstarch is a carbohydrate. Sooo, if you use it watch the area... sigh...
Pat
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Thanks for the info about the cornstarch powder. I stopped using talc powder because I heard talc was not healthy to be using. Now there is a reason to not use the cornstarch powder. As you put it...sigh...
~Barb
Aug 7, 2006 07:38 AM bhull wrote:
PatThanks for the info about the cornstarch powder. I stopped using talc powder because I heard talc was not healthy to be using. Now there is a reason to not use the cornstarch powder. As you put it...sigh...
~Barb
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Said that I have slight swelling, but he's pretty sure it's due to above rash (which isn't as angry as it was).
Wants me to use an OTC steroid cream. If it doesn't go away quickly, he wants me to see a dermatologist for something stronger.
Leslie
Aug 8, 2006 11:24 AM littlecatsfeet wrote:
Stopped by the dr's office while running errands, and he took me right in (I love him :-)Said that I have slight swelling, but he's pretty sure it's due to above rash (which isn't as angry as it was).
Wants me to use an OTC steroid cream. If it doesn't go away quickly, he wants me to see a dermatologist for something stronger.
Leslie
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Binney
Aug 8, 2006 02:09 PM Binney4 wrote:
Good! We're all for NO LYMPHEDEMA! Please let us know how it goes.Binney
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Aug 10, 2006 10:18 PM javcas wrote:
Oddly enough I had poison ivy all over my lymphedema arm this week. I asked my oncologist and he really helped by giving me decadron. Predisone is good too. It worked wonders. I think it does not look like poison ivy, but you never know. Regardless you should ask your doctor and get something to help. I am sure decadron or prednisone would help. It would definitely reduce inflamation and that would reduce your chances of getting a skin break and infection. I have had cellulitis twice so you have to watch out.