Guest guest Posted February 4, 1999 Report Share Posted February 4, 1999 Dear , > this, and any Ideas to stop the itching, he has > tried all the usual things ie;- Tree Tree, Germolene, Aristocorte, etc. Aloe vera gel? Available from Aussie health food shops and very soothing. Tea tree oil is an anti-infective and might be irritating. > or somebody, do you think he should try a little prednisone, > I think if it goes on much longer he is going to end up in hospital. Have you tried any of the herbals like Boswellia, curcumin, yucca, bromelain? Otherwise, Dr. Brown used to prescribe a small dose of prednisone when it was necessary - preferably 5mg and no more than 10mg. At those doses, the adrenal gland is still functioning for itself. It's taken until pain diminishes right down. Let us know how things go, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 1999 Report Share Posted May 27, 1999 Bob, Neck and shoulder rash, usually on face also, can be dermatomyositis or lupus. If nothing else turns up as cause these may need to be checked out. Carol/Piney/Canada DM oct94 AP Jun98 At 08:44 PM 99/5/26 -0400, you wrote: >A friend who has been on mino for nine months is presenting with rash around her neck and shoulders. I'm sure this has been discussed before but I don't remember what advice was given. I have suggested to her that a change to doxy might be of some help. Any suggestions from the group will be appreciated. >regards, Bob RA 17 years. AP 23 months, 100mg Mino MWF >I have used 100mg and100mg of doxy each MWD. Herx type reactions force me back to mino only. ><!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC " -//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN " > ><HTML><HEAD> ><META content= " text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 " http-equiv=Content-Type> ><META content= " MSHTML 5.00.2314.1000 " name=GENERATOR> ><STYLE></STYLE> ></HEAD> ><BODY bgColor=#ffffff> ><DIV><FONT size=2>A friend who has been on mino for nine months is presenting >with rash around her neck and shoulders. & nbsp; I'm sure this has been discussed >before but I don't remember what advice was given. & nbsp; I have suggested to her >that a change to doxy might be of some help. & nbsp; Any suggestions from the >group will be appreciated.</FONT></DIV> ><DIV><FONT size=2>regards, & nbsp; Bob & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; RA 17 years. & nbsp; >AP 23 months, & nbsp; 100mg Mino MWF</FONT></DIV> ><DIV><FONT size=2>I have used 100mg and100mg of doxy each MWD. & nbsp; Herx type >reactions force me back to mino only.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2001 Report Share Posted March 15, 2001 Possibly a mercury rash..... Mercury coming out! YEA!!! However, we also had this and we ended up taking more time off next time, she actualy seemed very run down, and we ended up taking 6 weeks off to build her back up ;-( Laurie > From: > Reply- > Date: 15 Mar 2001 03:28:56 -0000 > > Subject: [ ] Digest Number 977 > > Message: 4 > Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 18:02:44 -0500 > From: " G Gamble " <seeker@...> > Subject: Re: Concerned about chelation rash! > > Hi, > We started our 3.5 year old son on chelation last week. The first round we > went with 25mg every 3 hrs. 3 days on 4 off. Everything seemed fine. We > decided to do 50mg every 3hr. (every 4hr. at night) the 2nd round. He has a > pretty bad rash now and I am concerned about continuing. We had treated him > for yeast using diflucan about a month prior to chelation, and he is now on > nystatin. I have read several posts regarding rashes. > Those of you with kids that did have rashes, did you continue or stop > chelation? Perhaps 50mg is a little to much for him?? It is bad in the diaper > area, but has spread to his legs, hands, face, arms, almost everywhere!Any > suggestions would certainly be appreciated! Thanks, Patti > > > > > > > [This message contained attachments] > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2001 Report Share Posted May 13, 2001 I have ideas that are sort of general ideas, about rashes. Idea 1: I think detox (in your case merc detox) can cause various skin rashes. This also sometimes also happens with other kinds of body cleansing processes. (one example: I went to the Optimum Health Institute [near San Diego] in April 2000. Their cleanse program is all raw food, 3-day juice-only diet, wheatgrass juice, probiotic drink " rejuvelac " , enemas, lymphatic exercises, etc. They listed skin rashes as one of many possible symptoms people might have. A woman I met there was having skin rash and she was NOT normally prone to skin problems. This is just one example.) Idea 2: I think that skin rash from detox would generally indicate that other elimination paths are overburdened. This can be due to " low functioning " or due to " high demands " of detox, or both. Some assistance for bowel functioning might be of help. That would be things like enemas, colonics, homozon (an ozone bowel cleanse taken orally), Intestinal Cleansing formula #1 or #3 (an herbal bowel cleansing formula, forumla by Dr. Schulze, buy from American Botanical Pharmacy 800-HERBDOC). Dr. Schulze (herbalist, naturapth, health fanatic) says that doing cleansing (even stuff like saunas) if your bowel is not functioning well will tend to make you very sick. His idea is FIRST you get your bowel moving, THEN you cleanse in other areas/ways. best regards, Moria At 05:03 PM 5/13/2001 -0000, you wrote: >I've been chelating for two rounds, DMSA only, (100mg every 4 hours, 3 >on, 4 off, 140 lbs) and I've developed a rash all over my body, >reddish-pink & raised a bit, blotchy, hot, only slightly itchy. It >started towards the end of the last round, about 5 days ago, and has >gotten steadily worse. My son has been chelating for 5 months with no >rash... > >I've searched the archives & learned about " mercury rash " and also >allergic reactions to DMSA. I don't have any other allergic-type >symptoms -- I feel fine. But this rash also doesn't seem to be the pin- >point type rash of mercury rash. Anybody got any ideas about this? I'm >due to start DMSA again tomorrow and I'm apprehensive about it. > >Thanks for any suggestions... > > > > > >======================================================= > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 Moria: Can you tell me more about the Optimum Health Institute (Near San Diego). Where is it? What does it offer? It sounds like a great place to get cleansed! Do they treat kids? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 Hi , I'll tell you a bit, then you can (if you want) subscribe to the list " bowel cleanse " on , and do a search for " OHI " . You'll find posts from me and a couple other people. OHI is in Lemon Grove, a suburb of San Diego. They also have a smaller facility in Texas. Their website is http://www.optimumhealth.org/ Their program is geared toward raw foods, cleansing, and allowing the body its own space to heal. In addition to the food/body care aspect, they also teach some stuff about emotional clearing, breathing techniques, nurturing an appreciation for life, etc. They believe that all disease involves toxicity, and that the body can heal itself. The program is largely " Ann Wigmore " ideas, and I think she may have been involved in the formation of the center, but I'm not sure about that. (Ann Wigmore is credited with originating the use of wheatgrass juice, among other things. She is no longer living.) OHI is a non-profit organization (I think they are a religious org, but, if so, they do not espouse any particular religion in any way--- it is quite low key. But I believe the founders are Christian ?) I think the non-profit status may be related to the VERY low cost of their programs. Whatever the reason, what you get for your money at OHI would cost about twice that elsewhere, maybe more. I think there was a price increase -- but when I was there last year it was $400 a week for a shared room and $500 for private. That includes all the classes for a week, food/drink for a week, and the room. The only additional expense is some supplies that they sell-- which might cost $20 or $30 (I'm not sure). They view their program as educational, and they are very clear they do NOT do medical treatment. The food for a week is 3 days of all-raw food (emphasis on sprouts), and 3 days of juice-only diet (which some people would call " fasting " ). In addition, one drinks 4 oz a day of wheatgrass juice, 4 cups of rejuvelac (a probiotic drink) and 4+ cups of water (amount depends on your weight). There are also daily enemas (or colonics, which costs extra if you want them). There are classes every day, which I mostly really enjoyed. To go through all of their basic classes takes 3 weeks. Guests must stay in increments of a week (e.g. 1 week or 2 weeks or 3 weeks). (You can't stay for 1/2 a week or 1.5 weeks). You are not to eat anything besides what they give you. I found the program, including the other guests, to be very supportive. About 100 people are there at any given point. One thing I liked is that the staff does NOT use the word " illness " (except in rare specialized circumstances). They used to call these things " health challenges " . Now they call them " health opportunities " . People are asked NOT to talk to each other about their health problems as a general guideline. The wisdon of this became more apparent to me after a while. The program is simple but also pretty different than what most of us are used to --- both the food and the focus on health and healing. I'm sorry to say I do not know if they allow children. I don't recall any children there -- so I would guess not. Please call them and ask -- their phone number is (619)464-3346. They also do not accept guests who cannot care for themselves (e.g. people who are disabled to a degree that they need extensive assistance.) They present thier program with the idea that you can learn to follow the practices and diet they suggest, on your own. You don't have to, of course, but it is presented with the idea you may want to. In week 2 and 3 (which I have not taken yet) they teach more about preparing raw food meals. They are basically suggesting a change of lifestyle. I met some interesting people who go there once a year--- one woman who has been doing so for MANY years (she said her husband and friends are not very understanding, and not interested themselves--- but she gets her detox time every year anyway!) An interesting note: they do almost no advertising. Tney don't need to-- most people arrive by word of mouth recommendations. My " oh wow " soundbite is that I lost 13 pounds in the week I was there. This seems impossible to me, but I weighed myself on the same scale at beginning and end of the week. I also had better " 3D visual processing " while I was there and for a while afterward (not as good as I have now from taking ALA.) best, Moria p.s. there are a couple of other similar places around-- I could try to find info if you want. There is one in Florida-- " The Naples Institute " I think?? -- that has a similar food program and also offers ozone (which guests must self-administer, since this makes it easier to deal with the perculiar legal issues involved.) I think the Ann Wigmore institute (gee, is it in Cuba? or Mexico? I don't remember--- but it is somewhere outside US but close by) is still going. At 12:36 AM 5/14/2001 EDT, you wrote: >Moria: >Can you tell me more about the Optimum Health Institute (Near San Diego). >Where is it? What does it offer? It sounds like a great place to get >cleansed! Do they treat kids? Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2001 Report Share Posted October 29, 2001 --- In @y..., " & Jack Rawlings " <jamaraw@m...> wrote: > Hi List, > For the past month I took my son off all supplements to see what would happen. His stimming increased,he is seif injuring by banging his head with his fist,pronoun reversal is up,soiling his pants instead of going on the pot, very hyperactive.I am about to start chelation with a compounded dmsa and ala at the andy doses so I started by giving him zinc every day.He has a red ,itchy rash under his arm that won't go away.He is high in aluminum,antimony,arsenic,sodium,potassium,boron,rubidium and zirconium. I'm giving the zinc at 30 mg dosages,twice a day.He is six and weighs 73 lbs.He has huge diameter stools that are dark brwn and do not float. His blood work that just came back showed high eosinophils,low creatinine and low MPV.Can anyone tell me what this means?I have andy's book and all I can figure out is that he may have allergies according to the high eosinophil levels.He is not gluten free and I dont even want to think about trying that diet. Every time I've offered good tasting gf foods, he's balked at the taste, so I know there is going to be a major fight on my hands to try that diet.Also, he has reached the stage of recovery that allows him to be in a regular class w/o a one on one( but she's in the room if he needs her help)and takes the regular bus with no problems. His doc has modified his diagnosis from full blown autism to PDD-NOS.She's a world reknown pediatric neurologist and putting on a conference this weekend in Danvers , Mass.I'll pass on any info I think may help your children.Can any of you recommend what I should do next? Get back on the whole suite of useful supplements, 4 times a day for the water solubles. Andy > Thanks, R > > > [Non-text portions of this m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2001 Report Share Posted October 30, 2001 | For the past month I took my son off all supplements to see what would happen. His stimming increased,he is seif injuring by banging his head with his fist,pronoun reversal is up,soiling his pants instead of going on the pot, very hyperactive.I am about to start chelation with a compounded dmsa and ala at the andy doses so I started by giving him zinc every day.He has a red ,itchy rash under his arm that won't go away.He is high in aluminum,antimony,arsenic,sodium,potassium,boron,rubidium and zirconium. I'm giving the zinc at 30 mg dosages,twice a day.He is six and weighs 73 lbs.He has huge diameter stools that are dark brwn and do not float. His blood work that just came back showed high eosinophils,low creatinine and low MPV.Can anyone tell me what this means?I have andy's book and all I can figure out is that he may have allergies according to the high eosinophil levels.He is not gluten free and I dont even want to think about trying that diet. Every time I've offered good tasting gf foods, he's balked at the taste, so I know there is going to be a major fight on my hands to try that diet.Also, he has reached the stage of recovery that allows him to be in a regular class w/o a one on one( but she's in the room if he needs her help)and takes the regular bus with no problems. His doc has modified his diagnosis from full blown autism to PDD-NOS.She's a world reknown pediatric neurologist and putting on a conference this weekend in Danvers , Mass.I'll pass on any info I think may help your children.Can any of you recommend what I should do next? .... The rash under the arm might be yeast - my daughter got one when I temporarily pulled her off Nystatin for a stool test. You could try topical Lotromin for it, or get some systemic yeast treatment. If the stools are large, he's constipated and you need to get him to produce smaller, more frequent stools. A distended bowel can be leaky. Leaky guts create allergy. In addition to restoring his supplements, you could give him digestive enzymes. This might help with the constipation. It will help with the picky eater problem. My daughter's diet really opened up when she started digesting better. Your son is old enough to feel for himself the benefits that going GF would probably produce and thereafter wouldn't give you problems, IMO. If you absolutely can't do the diet, then try the peptidase enzymes (tho they won't help as much). I will post the DAN! conference summary. It provides a nice overview of how to address these many typical problems. K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2001 Report Share Posted December 18, 2001 Anne, Did he not get the rash until he started the Zyme-Prime? Peptizyde does not contain bromelain, but Zyme-Prime does. What other supplements is he on? > Has anyone else found that enzymes have caused a rash? > > My son has been on Peptizyde for 5 weeks and > HN Zyme Prime for 2 weeks. He has a rash which > started as small red bumps on his cheeks--now looks > more like solid red. Also some on the backs of his > elbows and on his back, at the sides just above his > waist. These are the same places he used to get > " eczema " back before he was GFCF. He also gets very > red cheeks and ears if he has high phenol foods. > > We have stayed GFCF with the enzymes, so I don't think > that infractions could be causing the problem. It > seems to be getting worse. > > I am wondering if he could be reacting to bromelain. > I took him off pineapple because he seemed to reacting > mildly to it. > > I really hate to stop using the enzymes, because I do > think that they are helping him, but if they are > causing rashes on his skin, I have to wonder what they > are doing to his insides. > > Any experience with this or any advice? > > Thanks. > > Anne > > ______________________________________________________ > Send your holiday cheer with http://greetings..ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2001 Report Share Posted December 21, 2001 > > Has anyone else found that enzymes have caused a rash? > > > > My son has been on Peptizyde for 5 weeks and > > HN Zyme Prime for 2 weeks. He has a rash which > > started as small red bumps on his cheeks--now looks > > more like solid red. Also some on the backs of his > > elbows and on his back, at the sides just above his > > waist. These are the same places he used to get > > " eczema " back before he was GFCF. He also gets very > > red cheeks and ears if he has high phenol foods. > > > > We have stayed GFCF with the enzymes, so I don't think > > that infractions could be causing the problem. It > > seems to be getting worse. > > > > I am wondering if he could be reacting to bromelain. > > I took him off pineapple because he seemed to reacting > > mildly to it. > > > > I really hate to stop using the enzymes, because I do > > think that they are helping him, but if they are > > causing rashes on his skin, I have to wonder what they > > are doing to his insides. > > > > Any experience with this or any advice? > > > > Thanks. > > > > Anne > > > > ______________________________________________________ > > Send your holiday cheer with http://greetings..ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 Hi, We just had some really great results getting rid of the itch from mosquito bites on a very allergic person using one of those facial clay products from the health food store. I'd bet this is also good for other rashes. Just the pure clay made into a paste and left on for maybe an hour. It comes off pretty well with a wet, rough washcloth. Rinse the washcloth out in a bowl of water and dump it outside, not down your drain. Shepard wrote: > Aloe vera gel also often helps relieve the itch of rash. It feels cool and soothing. S > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 > > Hi, > > We just had some really great results getting rid of the itch from mosquito bites on a very > allergic person using one of those facial clay products from the health food store. I'd bet this > is also good for other rashes. Just the pure clay made into a paste and left on for maybe an > hour. It comes off pretty well with a wet, rough washcloth. Rinse the washcloth out in a bowl > of water and dump it outside, not down your drain. > > This is a great suggestion, clay is useful for lots of cases. For me, clay has NOT helped with allergic types of itchy bumps, or not very much anyway. (I've used bentonite clay pastes.) Moria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 Hi, Vickie! My son had these. We think they are related to allergies. They are getting better as he is being treated for many allergies (using sublingual antigens). [ ] Rash Got a question for everyone. The last couple of nights when Steve has gotten out of his epsom salt soaks he's had about 15-30 red bumps, they look almost like ant or flea bites, along the front of his shoulders/upper chest area. They were gone when he got up the next morning. Except this morning I noticed that maybe 2-3 had turned " pimple " looking with a head on them. Has anyone else had these? Any clues as to what may be causing them, is it the mercury. Thanks for your help. Vickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Check out parasites for the rash. Check out Big Smokies Lab in North Carolina and then with the protocol in hand consult your M.D. >From: " Bob and Pam Dowen " <rdowen@...> >Reply- >< > >Subject: [ ] Rash >Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 23:28:23 -0400 > >Vickie, > My daughter, 18, has also had a rash on her upper chest towards her >shoulders. We've been chelating for about a year and she's had this for >much of this time - sometimes worse than others. Just recently she has >developed another rash between her breasts and on her elbows that is more >raised (not individual spots) and redder. I starting to wonder if it is an >allergic reaction but we haven't made many changes recently. Anyone >experienced this? > >Pam > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Do you mean Great Smokies? S From: Glen [mailto: BCEQUITY@...]To: @...: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 21:26:58 -0700Subject: Re: [ ] RashCheck out parasites for the rash. Check out Big Smokies Lab in North Carolina and then with the protocol in hand consult your M.D. & gt;From: " Bob and Pam Dowen " & gt;Reply-To: & gt; & gt;Subject: [ ] Rash & gt;Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 23:28:23 -0400 & gt; & gt;Vickie, & gt; My daughter, 18, has also had a rash on her upper chest towards her & gt;shoulders. We've been chelating for about a year and she's had this for & gt;much of this time - sometimes worse than others. Just recently she has & gt;developed another rash between her breasts and on her elbows that is more & gt;raised (not individual spots) and redder. I starting to wonder if it is an & gt;allergic reaction but we haven't made many changes recently. Anyone & gt;experienced this? & gt; & gt;Pam & gt; & gt; & gt;[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] & gt;_________________________________________________________________MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx====================================\ =================== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Sounds like he's detoxing something through the skin. S From: risnowball [mailto: vickieklein@...]To: @...: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 13:37:28 -0000Subject: [ ] RashGot a question for everyone. The last couple of nights when Steve hasgotten out of his epsom salt soaks he's had about 15-30 red bumps,they look almost like ant or flea bites, along the front of hisshoulders/upper chest area. They were gone when he got up the nextmorning. Except this morning I noticed that maybe 2-3 had turned " pimple " looking with a head on them. Has anyone else had these? Anyclues as to what may be causing them, is it the mercury.Thanks for your help.Vickie=======================================================Statements posted on this list are for information only, and should NOT be taken as medical advice. If you need medical advice, you should seek it from those who are authorized to give medical advice: doctors. Post message: @...: -subscribe@...: -unsubscribe@... owner: -owner@... URL: Answers to common questions: /files/Mercury-Autism%20FAQ Your use of is subject to the Terms of Service. ------------------------------------------------ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Hi Glen, You mentioned parasites as possibly being a cause of upper body rash....interesting,because when I took my 7 yr old hfa son to pfeiffer, they mentioned that it could be parasites causing it also. His great smokies stool test showed no yeast and we also took him off all dairy, still the rash. I took him off all supplements for 2 weeks,still a rash. Does anyone know what else could be causing this? He shows no yeast yet has fungus under his toes. Any thoughts out there? Thanks, R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 > Vickie, > My daughter, 18, has also had a rash on her upper chest towards her shoulders. We've been chelating for about a year and she's had this for much of this time - sometimes worse than others. Just recently she has developed another rash between her breasts and on her elbows that is more raised (not individual spots) and redder. I starting to wonder if it is an allergic reaction but we haven't made many changes recently. Anyone experienced this? > > Pam I think if it is an allergic reaction it would/will itch. At least mine (which are allergic) do. I had LOTS of allergic rashes while chelating--- don't know if it is related or (if so) how... Moria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 my son had a rash on his belly from Nizerol and early in chelation round 4-5 he got a small rash on his chest under his arms which went away the next day. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Hi, Pam! Have you taken her to a dermatologist? I think you should. She might have psoriasis from the way you describe it. I have had this since I was two years old. It started on my knees. Now I have it mostly on my elbows. If untreated, psoriasis gets really itchy. If she keeps scratching and it bleeds, it will be even harder to get it to go away if it is psoriasis. Psoriasis responds really well to certain ointments that are prescribed, plus wrapping the area with Saran wrap to occlude it overnight. What the ointments do is suppress it. Also, you could go the homeopathic route, which is non-suppressive. I will tell you that traditional medicine has not found a cure for psoriasis, just suppressive treatment. [ ] Rash The rash on her elbows and now also on her knees does itch. It is a raised red area and seems to get worse when she's hot. She woke up last night scratching. We did the Great Smokies stool test last year and it was pretty clear for parasites. I also suspected supplements but we haven't changed much lately. If anyone has any suggestions to relieve the itching, I would appreciate hearing them. Thanks, Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 My kids use Florasone Cream from B & T. It helps a great deal with my son's eczema and any other itches they get. We also use B & T's SSSSting Stop for bug bites. Just my .02 Tonya Dillingham Mothersheart1996@... [ ] Rash The rash on her elbows and now also on her knees does itch. It is a raised red area and seems to get worse when she's hot. She woke up last night scratching. We did the Great Smokies stool test last year and it was pretty clear for parasites. I also suspected supplements but we haven't changed much lately. If anyone has any suggestions to relieve the itching, I would appreciate hearing them. Thanks, Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2002 Report Share Posted September 1, 2002 > > The rash on her elbows and now also on her knees does itch. It is a raised red area and seems to get worse when she's hot. She woke up last night scratching. > We did the Great Smokies stool test last year and it was pretty clear for parasites. I also suspected supplements but we haven't changed much lately. > If anyone has any suggestions to relieve the itching, I would appreciate hearing them. > Thanks, > Pam this has been discussed quite a bit recently-- you might try a search on " itch " or " rash " /messages my suggestions are: 1. sarna lotion (OTC) 2. epsom salts baths 3. oatmeal baths (aaveno brand is one you can buy) I also use Chinese herbs (VERY helpful) and hot water sprayed directly onto the itchies. (might be difficult to do with a child?) best wishes, Moria p.s. hope she is better by now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 Hi Sue. Yes, Arava¹s side effect can be rash. Here is some info from Arava's website: Only 1.3% (17) of Arava patients discontinued drug because of rash in phase II and phase III tri Rash In phase III, placebo-controlled trials (n=315), the incidence of rash was 12.0%2 In phase III trials, the onset of rash generally occurred between the second and fifth month of treatment1 Only 1.3% (17) of Arava patients discontinued drug because of rash in phase II and phase III trials combined1 als combined1 http://www.arava.com/professional/expectations.asp?menu=4 You should let your doctor know. a > I seem to be developing a rash on my face. I am taking methotrexate, Arava, > and Bextra for my RA. I've been taking the mtx for over a year, so don't > think that would start giving me a rash after all this time. I've been > taking Arava for a little over a month. Has anyone developed a rash from > Arava? > > Sue in NC > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 Sorry about your rash, Sue. I agree with a - call or see your doctor about this. [ ] Rash > I seem to be developing a rash on my face. I am taking methotrexate, Arava, > and Bextra for my RA. I've been taking the mtx for over a year, so don't > think that would start giving me a rash after all this time. I've been > taking Arava for a little over a month. Has anyone developed a rash from > Arava? > > Sue in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 on 9/7/02 8:23 AM, a at paula54@... wrote: > Hi Sue. Yes, Arava¹s side effect can be rash. Here is some info from > Arava's website: > You should let your doctor know. Thanks, a, I'll let him know. The thing is, Arava has relieved my pain. I certainly hope that my body can tolerate it. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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