kelmo
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I know I've posted several times on the board about my daughter's itchy legs. We've tried every cream, baths, yeast medication uptake, but I think we found something that really helped.
Thinking that gravity is our constant companion, I thought the toxic crud in the body, especially the stuff with metals, would be drawn down, pooling in the legs and feet.
So, I got on Scott's BetterHealthGuy webpage and ordered those foot patches.
Within a couple of nights, the itching in my daughter's legs has gone to zip. Nada. I asked her if it helped, and she said that she was surprised---NO ITCHING!
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Great thinking! Thanks for the update and information!
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clairenotes
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I have wondered about those foot pads.
I have always liked the foot bath detox machine (bio-cleanse) which is based on a similar idea. Many people do not believe in the machines, but I always feel better, neurologically. And why does my skin look so clear and hair soft afterwards?
And once, one of my toes looks like I had stubbed it. It was black and blue! It eventually cleared, but I sometimes wonder if toxins/metals had not 'pooled' there.
Thank you for the resource. It is probably much less costly.
Claire
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kelmo
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I spoke too soon. Today, she woke up and is itchy all over. This is a new turn, usually it's just down in her feet.
I am curious if this is part of the process, where the metals were drawn quickly from the lower extremity, cleared, now it can bring it down from the rest of the body.
I still like the idea of the pads, and we will continue to use them until they are clear.
But, I will keep you posted on the itchy part of the problem.
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My niece has a rash that itches everywhere. About drives her nuts. LLMD said that she was allergic to biaxin and discontinued that but still it rages on. She has lyme and bart as well but the rash isn't the telltale stretch marks of bart.
We're trying everything under the sun as well. Any suggestions ?
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This may sound crazy, but fiance has gotten real symptomatic relief for skin problems (itching, stinging, burning) with a peppermint enzyme cleaner that is sold by
It was suggested by jwf, who sadly, hasn't seemed to be posting here lately. It truly has 1001 uses. You buy a jug of it, and the instructions include different dilutions for various purposes. I believe he uses the mildest dilution. You can either put it in a spray bottle and spritz it on, or put it on a soft cloth and gently wipe it on. Because you dilute it, a little goes a long way. And it's totally natural.
He had tried a lot of things before (clindamycin gel, artemisinin gel, can't remember what else), but has stuck with this stuff. BTW, he's using the detox foot pads too.
Just one idea...
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Chronic itching can be a sign of liver or kidney problems also. Here's a snippet from an article about it:
"I suspect most itching from liver disease is actually not due to the disease itself but by irritants on the skin that the liver normally takes care of but can't handle in a weakened state. Chemicals, toxins, fungus, parasites, and other substances may not bother most people because their livers dispose of them. I think people with a lot of itching problems and also those with highly sensitive skin "feel" things more because their livers can't handle the routine assaults form the outside world that most people with well functioning livers don't even notice.
One other reason noted in my alternative health books for itchy skin from poor liver function is that when the liver is unable to properly neutralize chemicals, toxins and parasites in the body, a back up method of elimination is that the body may then try to get rid of these undesirable substances through the skin. This can result in itchy rashes and brown spots on the outside of the skin as the foreign substances are pushed out through the outer skin layers.
A lot of people think allergies and chemical sensitivities are something you are born with and are unable to control. I know from my personal experience and that of members of my family that many allergies and itchy skin conditions are actually controllable with diet, especially diets that help support the liver. In my family we have successfully used diet changes and environment modification to eliminate or reduce mold allergies, pollen allergies, latex allergies and chemical sensitivities."
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kelmo
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There are no rashes at all! Her liver is checked monthly and it registers on the "low normal" every time. We are doing good liver cleanses, and she drinks over a gallon of water a day.
Regardless, we are sticking with the foot pads. I think they are wonderful.
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My daughter has difficulty with acne. We also use strong liver supplements, in addition to hormone balance supplements. I know the liver is one of the main detox organs. We have seen progress.
Still, our best results have come from using the foot detox, which again, is very similar in principle to the foot pads.
Will keep doing both until her health is better.
Claire
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kelmo
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We are beginning to think she is allergic to oranges. There was a point where she was eating 12 a night. She had two last night for the first time in a couple of weeks. She is thinking that has contributed to her itchy skin.
No citrus tonight, salads only. We'll see how it is in the morning.
My daughter's acne has cleared up, as well. I think it's a contribution of many things. She is happy about that, at least. When she isn't in pain.
kelmo
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The foot patches continue to help the itchy problem. I'm thinking that if there is no visible rash, it's either neuro or a toxic allergy reaction.
This just came into my inbox. When I thought my daughter had fibromyalgia, I joined the Fibromyalgia Network. What a waste of money.
You can tell by this article that they can tell you why something is happening, but they have no idea what to do about it. That's what research money is going for? CURE US for gosh sakes!
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Does your skin burn or itch? Do you frequently get rashes that just won't go away? According to Charles Lapp, M.D., who treats hundreds of people with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) at his center in Charlotte, NC, ``FMS-related rashes occur in the majority of patients that I see.'' Lapp, along with another experienced physician, Daniel Wallace, M.D., of UCLA, offer their clinical advice about the possible causes and potential treatments for your skin-related problems in the October 2006 issue of the Fibromyalgia Network Journal. But first, learn about the research behind these symptoms.
Research on FMS Skin Sensitivities What is it about your skin and its related tissues that make them so sensitive? Studies during the past 20 years may help explain why your skin is such a nagging issue.
Xavier Caro, M.D., of Northridge, CA, performed most of the early research in this field to show that there was a high concentration of immune-reactive proteins in the area just beneath the surface of the skin. He theorized that these proteins had escaped through larger-than-normal pores in the blood vessels supplying the skin, and they could be a source of immunological reactions because the body would view them as ``foreign'' substances in the skin tissues (i.e., it is not normal for these proteins to pass through the blood vessels). Although Caro's findings point to an immunological disruption in the skin of patients with FMS, they are commonly seen in conditions where the microcirculation (the capillaries and small blood vessels) has undergone changes. In 2004, Haiko Sprott, M.D., of Switzerland, reported that the number of capillaries in the skin of FMS patients were significantly reduced and irregular in shape. The amount of blood flow to the peripheral tissues (such as the skin) was substantially reduced as well. A Swedish team found a fourfold increase in the number of mast cells in the skin of FMS patients. Mast cells, part of the immune system, are filled with many chemicals such as histamine and cytokines (both can cause painful irritation in the surrounding tissues when released from the mast cells). Neurological impulses can cause mast cells to dump their contents (degranulate), eliciting a neuro-immune response. The authors of this study point out that, perplexingly, the mast cells are degranulated in areas where the skin looks ``normal.'' In other words, the surface of the skin does not convey the immunological, neurological, and blood flow abnormalities that are occurring in the tissues below! Taken together, the above findings may help explain why you are often troubled with rashes that are difficult-to-treat. Even if the skin appears normal on the surface, there is a lot going on beneath the surface to fuel your skin irritations and itchy/burning sensations.
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kelmo
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To the person who sent me a private message, your mailbox is full.
Thank you for your input. Citrus has a lot of sugar, I'm guessing.
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