FEET PEELING - Anyone else's doing this?

[Guest guest]

Doris,

This has happened to me too since I had RAI!!!!!!!! What is up with that?

It is not like that now, but it has happened 2 times in the last year!

God bless,

[Guest guest]

Hi Doris,

My feet don't peel, but they do have a recurring, itchy rash on them. They

can be fine for months, then the rash will just reappear. My ND thinks it is

related to liver problems caused by GD.

My brother, who has had a lifelong severe immune system deficiency has always

had horribly peeling feet. As far as we know, his thyroid is ok, but he

hasn't had liver or thyroid panels done.

I hope you find some relief,

Tori

In a message dated 11/25/2002 11:35:46 AM Pacific Standard Time,

k9mom_1999@... writes:

> ARGHHHH!!! GOTTA VENT!!!!

> I find it hard to believe that my feet peeling is not

> related to my thyroid levels because this started at

> the same time as my hot flashes and other thyroid

> symptoms.

>

> The bottoms of my feet peel...lot's of dead skin.

> It's sooo GROSS! It's been going on for 5 YEARS! I'm

> SICK of it! It is not athlete's foot and does not

> respond to anti-fungal medications.

>

> The peeling is mainly the arches of my feet and the

> sides of my feet. Anyone else have this issue?

> (Coincidentally my 15 yr old nephew has this foot

> issue too...his thyroid levels are in the normal range

> but at a level that would give me hyper symptoms)

>

> This was the first summer that I could go barefoot

> because my feet had cleared up....now it's back with a

> vengence. This dry, dead skin that peels feels like

> VELCRO when I walk barefoot on carpet...my feet STICK

> to the carpet!!

>

> I'm at my wits end! Any suggestions welcomed!

>

> Doris

[Guest guest]

Hi Doris,

My feet don't peel, but they do have a recurring, itchy rash on them. They

can be fine for months, then the rash will just reappear. My ND thinks it is

related to liver problems caused by GD.

My brother, who has had a lifelong severe immune system deficiency has always

had horribly peeling feet. As far as we know, his thyroid is ok, but he

hasn't had liver or thyroid panels done.

I hope you find some relief,

Tori

In a message dated 11/25/2002 11:35:46 AM Pacific Standard Time,

k9mom_1999@... writes:

> ARGHHHH!!! GOTTA VENT!!!!

> I find it hard to believe that my feet peeling is not

> related to my thyroid levels because this started at

> the same time as my hot flashes and other thyroid

> symptoms.

>

> The bottoms of my feet peel...lot's of dead skin.

> It's sooo GROSS! It's been going on for 5 YEARS! I'm

> SICK of it! It is not athlete's foot and does not

> respond to anti-fungal medications.

>

> The peeling is mainly the arches of my feet and the

> sides of my feet. Anyone else have this issue?

> (Coincidentally my 15 yr old nephew has this foot

> issue too...his thyroid levels are in the normal range

> but at a level that would give me hyper symptoms)

>

> This was the first summer that I could go barefoot

> because my feet had cleared up....now it's back with a

> vengence. This dry, dead skin that peels feels like

> VELCRO when I walk barefoot on carpet...my feet STICK

> to the carpet!!

>

> I'm at my wits end! Any suggestions welcomed!

>

> Doris

[Guest guest]

FEET PEELING - Anyone else's doing this?

Hi Doris:

My regular gp, after having me try ketoconozole (I think an anti-fungal) and

OTC anti-fungal, has given me a prescription now for Nystatin powder to put

in my socks before wearing them. Since I only see my endo 2x/year, I keep

forgetting to ask her about this and if other thyroid patients have this

problem.

By the way, I haven't even filled the prescription yet, so can't tell you if

it works or not, but I'm not hopeful at this point. If I remember

correctly, nystatin is for yeast infections.

Good luck,

Beverly

Dx 1/97, rai 2/97, rollercoaster with levels until just recently

[Guest guest]

Pam,

I love Carmex! I was telling my Dad about Carmex the other day...can't

believe he never heard of it! I thought everyone knew about Carmex!

Thanks for the tip!

Love,

[Guest guest]

Hi Doris,

As you know, I have the same toe issues and also the feet peeling. None of

this was there prior to Graves'. It built up slowly at the exact same time

as my hyper was building up.

In fact, another doc is on my stupid list, since I went in about my toes and

feet to this GP when I was VERY hyper, sweating, shaking, and eyes bugged

way out, and he said nothing. I was also complaining at the time about not

sleeping and being so exhausted, that the toes were just one too many things

for me to be able to handle.

I could hardly get to work, and having to put shoes on was the final straw

in the whole mess, since my toes hurt so bad.

Anyway....

I still do the Vicks on my toe nails at least three days before time to cut

them, and it makes the project SO much easier. Softens them right up, and

makes the weird fungus looking stuff sort of clear up. I put this on twice a

day, before dressing in the AM and before bed. If I would ever FOCUS...and

do it consistently for a long time, perhaps this could end. And then there

is the tea tree oil, I keep meaning to try. I see it listed as working on

fungus more often here lately.

But...the reason I am replying is because I have found a pretty good fix for

the peeling skin. I waited several months while doing this, to be sure it

was not a freak incident.

Carmex ! The stuff sold in a tiny jar, cheap, and says it works for cold

sores, chapped lips, etc.

I have used it for years and years for other things. It will get a small

scratch or bug bite to heal much faster, and also was my stand by cure for

vaginal tears. Tiny burn right at application, but fixed in 24 hr.

So one night I had the bright idea to try it on my poor peeling feet. It

took several nights , and low and behold, they were really looking better. I

have been at this pretty regular now for a few months, and all the peeling

skin is gone except for some still on the heel and inside of the ball of the

foot. All on the bottom, none left on the sides of my feet.

Soooo...was it the Carmex, OR since I am only now at the right thyroid

levels for ME, is it somehow like other things, like hair, that has that

delayed reaction and takes a few months at normal levels to start showing ?

I did the Vaseline off and on for years, but the affects are temporary. This

with the Carmex is lasting.

Now, we just need to figure how you can do this Doris, without the dogs

chewing your feet. If you try it, what about doing it every AM before

putting your socks on for the day ? Or maybe they won't like Carmex as much

as they loved the Vicks. :-)

Oh...I use the Carmex in the JAR not the tube as it is more solid and stays

on the feet and not the socks. It is a bit like oiling wood..at first it

just is absorbed and you see nothing...as time goes on, the skin seems to

become more normal and it does not take as much.

-Pam L- who several times has discovered Necessity truly IS the mother of

invention, and has not killed herself yet...keep your fingers crossed :-)

[Guest guest]

Hi Doris,

As you know, I have the same toe issues and also the feet peeling. None of

this was there prior to Graves'. It built up slowly at the exact same time

as my hyper was building up.

In fact, another doc is on my stupid list, since I went in about my toes and

feet to this GP when I was VERY hyper, sweating, shaking, and eyes bugged

way out, and he said nothing. I was also complaining at the time about not

sleeping and being so exhausted, that the toes were just one too many things

for me to be able to handle.

I could hardly get to work, and having to put shoes on was the final straw

in the whole mess, since my toes hurt so bad.

Anyway....

I still do the Vicks on my toe nails at least three days before time to cut

them, and it makes the project SO much easier. Softens them right up, and

makes the weird fungus looking stuff sort of clear up. I put this on twice a

day, before dressing in the AM and before bed. If I would ever FOCUS...and

do it consistently for a long time, perhaps this could end. And then there

is the tea tree oil, I keep meaning to try. I see it listed as working on

fungus more often here lately.

But...the reason I am replying is because I have found a pretty good fix for

the peeling skin. I waited several months while doing this, to be sure it

was not a freak incident.

Carmex ! The stuff sold in a tiny jar, cheap, and says it works for cold

sores, chapped lips, etc.

I have used it for years and years for other things. It will get a small

scratch or bug bite to heal much faster, and also was my stand by cure for

vaginal tears. Tiny burn right at application, but fixed in 24 hr.

So one night I had the bright idea to try it on my poor peeling feet. It

took several nights , and low and behold, they were really looking better. I

have been at this pretty regular now for a few months, and all the peeling

skin is gone except for some still on the heel and inside of the ball of the

foot. All on the bottom, none left on the sides of my feet.

Soooo...was it the Carmex, OR since I am only now at the right thyroid

levels for ME, is it somehow like other things, like hair, that has that

delayed reaction and takes a few months at normal levels to start showing ?

I did the Vaseline off and on for years, but the affects are temporary. This

with the Carmex is lasting.

Now, we just need to figure how you can do this Doris, without the dogs

chewing your feet. If you try it, what about doing it every AM before

putting your socks on for the day ? Or maybe they won't like Carmex as much

as they loved the Vicks. :-)

Oh...I use the Carmex in the JAR not the tube as it is more solid and stays

on the feet and not the socks. It is a bit like oiling wood..at first it

just is absorbed and you see nothing...as time goes on, the skin seems to

become more normal and it does not take as much.

-Pam L- who several times has discovered Necessity truly IS the mother of

invention, and has not killed herself yet...keep your fingers crossed :-)

[Guest guest]

Doris,

One more thing, my feet are okay, but my hands crack and peel. In

between the fingers they crack open and bleed. Anyhow, my GP told me

to put olive oil, almond oil or even like bag balm or corn huskers

lotion on my hands right before bead and then sleep with white

cotton gloves on. It helps! My hands are still a little dry but they

don't crack and bleed.

Maybe if you did that before bed and then slept with light cotton

socks on???

I dunno! Might help.

Val

[Guest guest]

Doris,

One more thing, my feet are okay, but my hands crack and peel. In

between the fingers they crack open and bleed. Anyhow, my GP told me

to put olive oil, almond oil or even like bag balm or corn huskers

lotion on my hands right before bead and then sleep with white

cotton gloves on. It helps! My hands are still a little dry but they

don't crack and bleed.

Maybe if you did that before bed and then slept with light cotton

socks on???

I dunno! Might help.

Val

[Guest guest]

Well, ... at least the three of us know about Carmex. If you ever get

one of those painful hangnails, this is a good one too. And I have, for

years put some on the sides of my fingernails, to keep them soft, and

prevent hangnails. Amazing it took this long to try it on my feet, since

'try anything' is the name of the game on this one.

Doris... glad you will try this. Maybe we can start to guess if it is being

on ATDs or, hypo or hyper..or ???? Since mine is so much better. Watch out

for the pups though, as this is probably not one of the basic food groups.

:-)

The first time I used it, the stuff kept disappearing like I hadn't put any

one. Thus my analogy of oiling wood cabinets that haven't been done in

years.

Though it does not do anything for the toe nails themselves. Well, not as

good as the Vicks.

Val, You are right, I kept trying to remember to get Corn Huskers lotion.

Never quite remembered when ever I was IN a store.

-Pam L -

[Guest guest]

Well, ... at least the three of us know about Carmex. If you ever get

one of those painful hangnails, this is a good one too. And I have, for

years put some on the sides of my fingernails, to keep them soft, and

prevent hangnails. Amazing it took this long to try it on my feet, since

'try anything' is the name of the game on this one.

Doris... glad you will try this. Maybe we can start to guess if it is being

on ATDs or, hypo or hyper..or ???? Since mine is so much better. Watch out

for the pups though, as this is probably not one of the basic food groups.

:-)

The first time I used it, the stuff kept disappearing like I hadn't put any

one. Thus my analogy of oiling wood cabinets that haven't been done in

years.

Though it does not do anything for the toe nails themselves. Well, not as

good as the Vicks.

Val, You are right, I kept trying to remember to get Corn Huskers lotion.

Never quite remembered when ever I was IN a store.

-Pam L -

[Guest guest]

,

So glad you said that--I DON'T know what it is. What is it, where do you get

it?

Terry

> From: LISAREYNOLDS64@...

> Reply-To: graves_support

> Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 23:11:58 EST

> To: graves_support

> Subject: Re: FEET PEELING - Anyone else's doing this?

>

> Pam,

>

> I love Carmex! I was telling my Dad about Carmex the other day...can't

> believe he never heard of it! I thought everyone knew about Carmex!

>

> Thanks for the tip!

>

> Love,

>

>

>

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,

So glad you said that--I DON'T know what it is. What is it, where do you get

it?

Terry

> From: LISAREYNOLDS64@...

> Reply-To: graves_support

> Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 23:11:58 EST

> To: graves_support

> Subject: Re: FEET PEELING - Anyone else's doing this?

>

> Pam,

>

> I love Carmex! I was telling my Dad about Carmex the other day...can't

> believe he never heard of it! I thought everyone knew about Carmex!

>

> Thanks for the tip!

>

> Love,

>

>

>

> -------------------------------------

> The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not

> intended to replace expert medical care.

> Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments.

> ----------------------------------------

> DISCLAIMER

>

> Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list do not have the endorsement of

> the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails.

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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>

>

[Guest guest]

Terry,

It is sold at most all grocery, garden, and drug stores. It is in a little

white ceramic jar , about as big around as a 50 cent piece and maybe an inch

high. Cost of the one I have here is $1.19. It will be with the lip balm

things. It's an old time product that has taken the test of time.

-Pam L-

[Guest guest]

Terry,

It is sold at most all grocery, garden, and drug stores. It is in a little

white ceramic jar , about as big around as a 50 cent piece and maybe an inch

high. Cost of the one I have here is $1.19. It will be with the lip balm

things. It's an old time product that has taken the test of time.

-Pam L-