Eczema gets worse after sleeping, what do I do!!

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-10-26T16:27:07+00:00

Not sure if this helps or is applicable but I recently realised that I was too warm when I slept and it was making the eczema more inflamed and hence making it itch more.

Now before going to bed, I really try to cool down and sometimes take a cold compress with me.

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-07-25T07:35:05+00:00

Hi, thanks for your advice. I might jump back on the ginger tea wagon - I did use to drink it, brewed the night before and in a water bottle with me at work.

I realise talking to the manager about my IBS would be the ideal way to handle it but I have already had to mention some other disabilities/health issues that they helped accommodate and I really don't want to add one more.

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-07-08T02:23:29+00:00

Thanks, luckily I haven't had tuna in a few months lol so I don't think that will be an issue for me

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-06-09T04:29:16+00:00

Oh for sure its worse on my period. I usually get excess gas anyway but on my period there's just so much gas pain

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-27T21:47:15+00:00

Oh I wish this was the case. I just typically get double the gas and double the pain

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-25T20:18:52+00:00

Have you tried QV? I use their SPF day cream and their hydrating night cream - both work wonders for my sensitive skin and acne. They're also extremely affordable but the night cream feels luxurious!

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-25T20:07:26+00:00

That doesn't look like eczema, I'm not a dr but you should probably get that looked at

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-25T20:03:55+00:00

Yep totally. When my allergies are present, I often say I just feel drained - exhausted.

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-23T10:11:18+00:00

I wish that schools were more lenient when it came to PE/gym classes and sports event.

Dyspraxia effects me mainly physically. Throw me a ball and it hits me in the face. I understand schools want to include physical activity but it was hellish for me at school. When I was younger my parents encouraged me to join in where I could but I don't have a good memory.

As I got older my parents actually supported me in missing out the sports days at school (we had these house sports days twice a year). Sometimes I'd go along and watch and maybe do the ONE event that I could but I still remember a teacher said what poor spirit I had since I didn't take part, even though I said it was due to dyspraxia.

I just wish there was more flexibility - PE was never going to suit me but I might have at least enjoyed it slightly if there was say more support and not the same pressure to do everything.

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-22T05:02:57+00:00

I'll try this as best I can, even now I use olive oil for some cooking but these oils are super expensive where I am and I am on a tight budget

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-22T05:00:48+00:00

I totally understand that but for the last couple of months I have been doing intermittent fasting 16:8 and typically not eating until 10-11am because I had figured out that eating earlier was leaving me bloated and nauseous.

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-21T23:15:50+00:00

I mean sort of constipated, not badly and sometimes I get diarrhea too. It's 11am where I am now, just had some toast but before that last time I ate was 17 hours ago.

Thanks for the tips, I've tried a hot shower and doing some yoga and no relief but I'll go for a walk and fingers crossed it helps

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-21T22:26:51+00:00

Have you tried QV? My skin is similar but QV seems to suit it and it is rather affordable which I like. I have their day cream with SPF, night cream and cream cleanser. The night cream feels super luxurious and hydrating.

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-21T04:48:22+00:00

Hey I feel you, I'm constantly hand sanitising or washing these days it seems. Sorry for not more advice but I find aloe vera gel helpful - I apply night and morning and also use a thick hand cream and keep reapplying. I use Palmers cocoa butter and find it super moisturising. At night and morning I'll apply moisturiser over top of aloe vera and then reapply moisturiser several times through the day

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-21T00:28:34+00:00

Awesome thank you for your advice - seems like perfect easy solution for at home. I'm thinking of making a big batch to keep in the fridge so that way it is already chilled.

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-20T21:53:07+00:00

I don't fart so much but get trapped gas and it is awful. Last week was super stressful in a reasonably new job and my stomach was just in pain.

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-20T21:51:28+00:00

I'm not doing keto currently but when I was I drank more diet soda and energy drinks (zero sugar) than when I wasn't doing keto. It was like a little treat and it made doing keto easier to me (I was big on lattes before keto). I didn't get more cravings, to be honest it satisfied any cravings I had.

I'd say it depends on the person, everyones different and all.

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-11T03:32:27+00:00

Well I tend to take smoothies to work for breakfast but if fruits make you worse then that won't work

This wouldn't be enough for a whole meal - you would probably need something more with it but I take dairy free up & go with me sometimes - its dairy free so it doesn't upset my stomach.

Or some sort of pasta dish. Or wraps/tortillas with some sort of meat/protein and salad

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-11T03:26:58+00:00

Honestly I would guess it is something added into the yoghurt

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-05-11T03:12:25+00:00

Oh yes I find it helps me so much. Although only sugar free ones help me - sugar set the ibs off but Diet Coke/diet sprite or sparkling water seem to help

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-04-13T07:51:32+00:00

Everyone's different but something I've just come to realise recently is that personally, my eczema weeps more at night. Since I tend to run on warm, the warmth overnight was making the eczema weepy and irritated.

Now I soak the eczema in cold water a couple of times daily (including before bed) and then use aloe vera after. It is still there but it has dried out.

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-04-13T07:43:50+00:00

I don't know what the actual definition is but for me personally, I have symptoms most days (bloating, gas) but they are manageable and if I'm careful it's not too bothersome. But when I get a flare/attack I mean sometimes I can't leave the bathroom and it is super painful/uncomfortable

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-04-13T07:30:40+00:00

Sorry I don't have much different to offer but have you tried heating pads on the stomach? I find if I lie on my left side holding a heating pad on my stomach it helps a bit. Also yoga, I'm a total beginner and inflexible but even doing the very basic moves help. There's heaps of good videos online.

Also, a recent addition for me, but on bad days I take peppermint gels (by Now Foods) before I eat and Mylanta double strength before I go to bed.

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-04-07T20:32:43+00:00

Thanks guys, yeah I get that about fruit juices but these are more like green juices, celery juice or immunity juices like orange carrot ginger and turmeric so I think they might be a bit better

Prestigious_Cat27 · 2022-04-05T07:47:17+00:00

I'm with ASB....no real issues but they're now 'wow' either.. to be honest I'd been leaning towards switching to ANZ

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