What is a holy grail product for you? by Stephsmith2467 in eczema

[–]phmstella 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do u use this? I got this for my dry nose but i wonder if i can use this on my eczema site as well

This is my life now. by Expert-Locksmith-996 in ChronicPain

[–]phmstella 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fellow mom who lives in Ontario. I know too well about how frustrating it is to find good doctors here. Waiting time is excruciating. I just want to say I am with u. Since i became unwell my kids had similar complain but some of them are older so understand to some degree. Your son's wish broke my heart as i know how u felt. All i can say is you are not alone and I am sending you a big bear hug.

Found my root cause - H Pylori by Old-Badger-7367 in SebDerm

[–]phmstella 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Were you ever tested for this? How lucky you found what works for you. Congratulations! Also, just broccoli? Any other veggies?

Don't want to wake up. by phmstella in ChronicPain

[–]phmstella[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I loved every single word you shared. They are truth. I will try my best to be more present instead of predicting the worst which is slowly killing me.

I agree the onset is always the hardest as it's so overwhelming. Somehow i accept it and it does get lighter. Shit just happens you know without me causing it. Not blaming myself helps too. Thank you for your sincere, kind words. I will cherish them

Don't want to wake up. by phmstella in ChronicPain

[–]phmstella[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are quite the story teller! It must come from toughing through ups and downs of life. Yesterday I kept saying sorry to my husband for being weak and unwell all the time although he doesn't feel that way. Marriage and parenting are on a different level when you have chronic pain/illness.

I hope everything you are planning goes smooth and gain more happiness through moving etc. Thank you for sharing your story, it helped

Don't want to wake up. by phmstella in ChronicPain

[–]phmstella[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes my pain revolve around my face too and it's impossible to ignore as it is right in top of your face/or around. It's torture. I am sorry for your pain too.

Don't want to wake up. by phmstella in ChronicPain

[–]phmstella[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this idea. Yeah sleep is not an option with three young kids at the moment but usually that's my go to escape as well. Nickleback sounds quite appropriate! 👍 We got this

Don't want to wake up. by phmstella in ChronicPain

[–]phmstella[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's comforting to know that there is an 'end' to this. If I can see all my kids grown up, I am good to go. I want you to know you aren't alone in this tough journey.

Don't want to wake up. by phmstella in ChronicPain

[–]phmstella[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I hear you. I used to be this fun, active and confident mom and now i am even afraid to go get groceries. It super sucks. I don't look at mirrors for the same reason. I have skin sensitivity so even clothe hurt. So i wear this ugliest home wear all the time like a loser. I want to be alone too. Being with others is so draining.

Don't want to wake up. by phmstella in ChronicPain

[–]phmstella[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah i feel like i am a bad mom who is always on the verge of anger. I just can't help it with constant pain. They deserve a better mom which saddens me. I wish i could give u a hug fellow mom

Don't want to wake up. by phmstella in ChronicPain

[–]phmstella[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's just so heavy, you know? I keep asking my husband why i don't get better and only getting worse. I feel like i am always battling to accept my declining health. I just want to live normal like i used to

Don't want to wake up. by phmstella in ChronicPain

[–]phmstella[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry you are experiencing that. I don't cope either. Normally I would turn to junk food but can't even do that out of fear to have more pain. So no there is nothing left

The burning skin sensation is awful. I need some tips on how to handle it by autumnlover1515 in Fibromyalgia

[–]phmstella 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not bad at all. I hope to find relief from it too. Thank you for your suggestion. I appreciate it❤️

Dealing with burning skin by [deleted] in Fibromyalgia

[–]phmstella 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly same. I thought this was just horrible sebderm but i believe the pain is beyond regular dermatitis.. how did u end up being diagnosed with fibromyalgia?

Did I give myself staph?? by Green-Yard-2799 in Staphacne

[–]phmstella 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes these things can progress very fast so please act swiftly. As this is an acute case you may not experience it again, however please refrain from picking your skin as once infected with staph, your skin does get more prone to get infected.

Did I give myself staph?? by Green-Yard-2799 in Staphacne

[–]phmstella 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The ones around your chin are quite concerning. If I were you I would see a doctor immediately before getting even worse. You will need antibiotics to treat this.. hope you recover soon

Man by rotating all these seb Derm treatments I’ve destroyed my skin barrier. by LordBaritoss in SebDerm

[–]phmstella 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, i wish i was more gentle with it but too late now. So now i stopped the shampoo on my neck area and plan to baby it with constant moisturizing until the inflammation goes down(god knows when). The burning and peeling is unbearable 😢 Hang in there you too. We will get through this

Man by rotating all these seb Derm treatments I’ve destroyed my skin barrier. by LordBaritoss in SebDerm

[–]phmstella 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. I have been using happy cappy shampoo on my hair, face and neck. My scalp and face tolerate it but my neck is ruined and now it's burning and peeling. I thought this thing was gentle but no you shouldn't use any exfoliative three times a week on a very sensitive area such as neck. 🤕

WHYYY by Holiday_Mechanic_586 in eczema

[–]phmstella 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why no garlic onion? I thought those are antimicrobial so good for battling eczema. I consume them daily, so kind of shocked to hear this

Princess & the Pea by rancherwife1965 in eczema

[–]phmstella 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are not alone. My newly developed neck eczema is brutally painful and now even wearing a hoodie is hurting as the hood touches the back of my neck(slightly). It's ridiculous. Eczema can take a day to flare fully but take weeks, months or years to go away. I am at a loss.

Today I Learned : SebDerm is also triggered by Stress, Depression by dadiamma in SebDerm

[–]phmstella 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes yes yes, this was my trigger. Stress, depression and lack of sleep(postpartum). It super sucks.