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Skin thinning because of topical steroid use? (Eczema)?

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:32:16 +0000

I have had eczema my whole life. But the past couple years it has become very severe. I have tried everything under the sun to help it get better but nothing seems to help. And now on top of all my itching my skin is super thin because of all the topical steroids. It has even caused giant stretch marks. What is going to happen if I keep applying theses creams? No to mention they put my on oral steroids all the time. What else is going to happen to my body if this keep going? What have you done to help with your eczema? I have seen dermatologist after dermatologist and they have tried everything. My insurance won’t cover light therapy or protopic. I am desperate I will try anything to help. A few things that I have tried besides all the creams are bleach baths, oatmeal baths, dead sea salt soakings and tanning. Please if anyone has any suggestions let me know I am willing to do anything to get some relief from this itching.

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Should I bother with a sleep study when I have severe DSPS?

admin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:03:24 +0000

Okay so I’ve had dsps for about 15 years now and the older I get the worse it gets. Most people with it say they can’t fall asleep until 2-3am but for me It’s around 9am to 12pm, then I sleep like a log until around 10pm. Needless to say, It’s impossible to hold down a job or even have a social life. It’s driving me bonkers!! It’s an everyday thing and I workout everyday, don’t drink caffeine, I have fairly healthy eating habits, pills don’t work, NyQuil don’t work, nothing freaking works. I’ve tried everything except having a sleep study done. Should I even bother with one as I think they will most likely just suggest bright light therapy or something? If I can even fall asleep during the study that is, I’ve heard that you have to get ready for bed in the evening for these things, but that will be useless because I’ll just lay there until 7am or whenever they’re supposed to wake you up. I don’t have insurance either so before I dish out 00 do you really think it’s worth it with my situation? All responses are greatly appreciated and I will choose a best answer, even if there’s only one.

Thank you.
I’ve tried tons and tons of cannabis over the years and while it’s quite nice, It doesn’t help me sleep. :\ Neither does alcohol. I do tons of yard work for people every summer even though it’s sooo hard because of my condition and I’m in the sun for a long time, that hasn’t helped at all..ever, so I’m thinking bright light therapy will be useless.

Nonetheless I thank you for the response.

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Bright light therapy for SAD patients?

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:02:25 +0000

Has anyone heard about or been using the bright light therapy for SAD patients? Does it work well? Are there ANY health risks from this light at all? And also, if I went to the dr for it would insurance cover buying the light??? I am very tired all the time from about now till the end of winter (as I live in the northern regions and it’s WAY to cold to go outside, ever!) Plus I get lethargic and not as happy as I am in the summer. It always happens during this time, so thinking that light would work.

Any help would be much appreciated!!!

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