renaissancewoman101 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 OG, when will you be able to go see the specialist to see what they can do about the hives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Whenever we have the $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangletsbang Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 My heart really goes out to you, OG. This time last year, I had severe itching that nothing would take away. It would wake me up in the middle of the night, keep me up for hours. It was every day...but at different times. I never did go to a specialist. It finally went away after several months but it still comes back randomly. It's miserable.. I hope you get answers asap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penelope13 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Sorry if somebody already asked/suggested: are you tracking your food, cosmetic products, washing powder etc to exclude/narrow down what could trigger your symptoms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Dang - yeah, this is going on the 9th week I think. It's still in the time frame to be pityriasis but who knows. Pen - I have been. I've taken everything I can think out that I introduced at the time this started in Sept. some days it's not bad, others it's horrible and followed by the swollen lips. I've got two more things to try to see if it's them before my allergy appointment on the 28th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penelope13 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 It doesn't have to be something that you only started taking since Sept. Unfortunately people can develop allergic reactions over time to things they have had no problems with for years. If it's not anything obvious, it can be quite a daunting task to keep track of all the things you consume, especially if you use a lot of processed foods or are not preparing all your meals from scratch. Good luck with the appointment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hers Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I was all the sudden allergic to laundry detergent a few years ago. I can't een use scented dryer sheets. I need complete allergen free. I grew up using gain and tide brands just fine and then suddenly I couldn't. Gave me awful rashes. Have you tried changing your detergent? Even hand soap or dish soap or bath soap. Look into that. Not just since any date--try going allergen free on all of that and see if it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 i agree with keeping a journal everyday - things like what you ate, if you used some perfume or bathwash, if you were stressed out, etc... it might help you figure out what is going on. do you think it's possible jasper has anything to do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 i agree with keeping a journal everyday - things like what you ate, if you used some perfume or bathwash, if you were stressed out, etc... it might help you figure out what is going on. do you think it's possible jasper has anything to do with it? Not sure, it came on just so suddenly, which is an indicator it could be pityriasis. Like today the itching was barely there and I'm not broke out all that bad but last thursday I was just covered in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Today was a horrible day, I was just in a terrible mood all day thanks to some of my co workers. What sucks is it isn't even anyone in my immediate department (ie that I work with) but in the other section of our department. I'm just so fed up with the high school behaviour. You have a problem with me or you think I'm not doing something, you come to me. I don't ask you to report why you do x, y, and z - as long as you are doing your job I don't care what you are doing - and I sure as heck am not going to go out of my way to tattle on you. I don't know... unless someone does something that directly effects their job I don't ever get a light bulb that goes 'Hm, should tell our boss about that one'. Who cares? If you're working I don't pay you any mind. Just so tired of it. I wasn't as itchy or broken out today at least. I'm rewashing everything in allergen free stuff and I bought unscented dish liquid to wash the dishes in, as well as some Dove soap. Give this a few days and see if I see any changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrose85 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 What kind of lotion do you use? Did this just start after you moved into your apt? I understand about the co-workers. It's hard when teams become fairly divided... The techs can make our lives in customer service so difficult. I actually read an article today when it was slower on how to command respect because I am sick of them walking all over me or thinking they can get away with whatever they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 I don't usually use lotion, if I do it's unscented. It started happening over 3 months after I moved in. I am def. a push over at times. I tend to just put my head down and do my job (because at the end of the day that is what counts, whether I do my job or not) but it's getting to the point were they are affecting me doing that job in an effect way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudgie Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Could there be something in your apartment that is causing this? Like mold or some other allergen? I don't recall you ever having these kinds of symptoms before you moved in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Could there be something in your apartment that is causing this? Like mold or some other allergen? I don't recall you ever having these kinds of symptoms before you moved in. I'm not sure to be honest, I've had them outside the apartment (at work, at the beach, at my uncle's) so I don't think it's related to the apartment. I've never had this before and it's a little worrying when the doctor goes 'Well it's this but if it comes back go see an allergist'. Ummmm, how is it the first one then?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudgie Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Sadly, unless you see an allergist who can maybe do some specific tests, you'll have to keep using the process of elimination to narrow down what causes them and what doesn't. Very frustrating. Esp since you can't total stop using a bunch of household products at once and just use one at a time. It's hard to pin down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 True. I still don't understand how the doctor can go 'Oh that's pityriasis, most def' but then in the next breath say if the rash doesn't go away see an allergist. I'm just so fed up with itching and worrying about swelling lips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntress0527 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Can you try to keep a journal of products you use so that you can pinpoint what it is when a flare up happens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have been, although it flares up every single day (unless I'm on some type of steroid). Thus far today no flare up after washing the bed cover in allergen free detergent, using Dove unscented soap, and switching to unscented dish liquid. Let's see if it holds up for the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hers Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Ugh I feel for you bc I went through the exact same thing with the exact skin condition. It sucks! I have to be careful now. No powder detergent and no scented dryer sheets. I use oil of olay cranberry soap with no problems and fruit scented antibacterial handsoap with no problem luckily but it's laundry detergent that affects me most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 I remember being a teenager and having to watch what lotions I used (I couldn't use scented ones) but that seemed to taper off and scented lotions didn't both me for a number of years. I'm still itchy but it's almost like phantom itching. There isn't any spots and it's not the oh my God, I'm going to die unless I can scratch that spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 So tired of petty people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrose85 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I really have the feeling that it's something in your place. Something pre-existing. I wonder what though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissancewoman101 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Are your floors carpeted, or are they hardwood laminate? If they are carpeted, it could be dust mites that are causing the itchies and rash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Well today I didn't have the hive rash (first full day in 9 weeks) and I was still itchy but it wasn't the same kind of itch that it has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 So I finished the lights and garland up on the tree and went to start the ornaments - only I forgot to pick up some of those wire things you use to hang the ornaments on the tree. Off to the dollar store I go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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