OH MY Gosh! - Fibromyalgia Message Board

cantell · 08-22-2007, 09:25 AM

I have not visited this board in a while and I noticed so many new folks! first I want to say I am sorry you have fibro! and the second is to say WELCOME to the fibro board!
I found this board and the folks on it to be very helpfull and uplifting when I get in a bad flare or feel blue.

now, I have a question if someone would care to share. I started getting dry skin expecially in the winter...this dry skin thing going on 3 years now has turned into cronic dry skin..and why I call it cronic is because it doesnt matter what I put on my skin ie..pure coconut oil, pure sweet almond oil, lotions (to many to mention) they help when I put it on (after getting out of a cool shower) but a few hrs later its like I never put anything on..my skin sucks it up so fast and the flaky skin is back. it is mostly on the heals of my feet and my arms and legs. I have even got the fingernail brush after my arms and legs..ouch!!! LOL

it does not turn into sore's, blisters, cracks in the skin, tender nor does it hurt or itch..I am not vain..but this on my arms is an joy killer for me..expecially in 105 degree weather and short sleves. ah well , I am a homebound hermit now anyway. grrrr sometimes I hate for my husband to touch me on my forarms because I am embarrased to a point about it. it looks like a bad 7th day chapped/sunburn gone very bad.
ah and one other thing I take flaxseed oil gel tabs and eat alot....well more fish than I ever have..still no relief.

any and all sugestion are looked forward to and appriciated! ooohhhh do I sound a bit desperate? LOL

FANNtasy3 · 08-22-2007, 09:54 AM

Hey cantell, its been a while for me too, so I join you in welcoming the newbies and sending my regrets as well.
I get dry skin patches like exima?!? (however you spelll it.) Just on my legs in the winter. Mine itch like mad. Are you drinking your 8/8 of water every day? I know I dont drink enough water. I used to drink a gallon+ a day when I was training in the gym. Im not a big fan of the stuff but do believe the hydration of water and flushing the body with mass amounts does have its benefits. Dry skin is one of the first signs of not drinking enough of it.
Good to see you on the board!!!!
Feel well,
Felicia

headpain05 · 08-22-2007, 10:17 AM

I'm not sure if it will help, but have you tried fish oil gel tabs as well as the flaxseed oil? I started taking it for dry eyes and found that it really helps in a variety of ways...something to try if you haven't already.

Bouncy · 08-22-2007, 10:27 AM

I don't know what you would call it over there but we have some ointments called Dovonex and Metosyn. They are great for flaky skin. Also Aqueous cream is great.

cantell · 08-22-2007, 11:42 AM

oh! oh! hi there fanntacy! good you are back too..it just would not be the same with out your funny inputs!!

Noooo I do not drink enought H2O..I dont have the aquired taste for it either..I used to when I was younger..just couldnt get enough of it then..ahhh what happend???
I never ever never liked green peas either; I used to say that green peas were toxic and they only got put on the table once a year!! people only serve them at thanksgiving to relatives!! (in the south anyway)

now, every once in a while I will heat some up and serve them and put 2 on my plate..MY husband loves them. oh BTW green peas are english peas tho's small round green beens that looks like fresh rabbit poo! LOL

Thanks you guys for the replies..I AM trying to drink a half glass of water at one time twice a day and trying to build up..its a slow go tho

I am gonna write down tho's names of stuff you mentioned bouncy are they a type of lotion or salve or oils?? I will try anything practically.
and headpain, I have been comtaplating getting the fish oil to go along with the flakseed but tell me; does it really make your breath smell fishy? I will pass smooth out if I taste anything fishy..ewwwwww anyway let me know..I will sure purchase it if you dont taste it. thanks again! you guys are great and this board rocks!