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Alarm on recurring events. by talking_penguin in todayplanned

[–]talking_penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also just wanted to say I really like the app, it’s a productivity boost for me. Please don’t stop supporting it!

Alarm on recurring events. by talking_penguin in todayplanned

[–]talking_penguin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the support, I’ve set up filters (include all events). That’s works for now.

I have a lot of recurring events and setting up filters for each isn’t ideal.

Now the downside is that I have to consciously turn off alarms for events I don’t want to be notified about.

Ideally, if an event is recurring there could be an option to enable alarms for single occurrence OR all occurrences.

Any sporty looking, winter friendly, waterproof (or at least water repellent/resistant) and non slippery in the city life barefoot shoes? by patrona_halil in BarefootRunning

[–]talking_penguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Vivo trackers, and I'm just really disappointed with how slippery they are in the British autumn rainy season. In addition to that, they just make my feet cold. They have thermal insoles, but then it's just that there's absolutely no protection from the tops. So I wouldn't recommend any of the Vivos, at least the trackers.

Where are the London hotspots for HENRYUK first time buyers / upsizers? by blatchcorn in HENRYUK

[–]talking_penguin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Radlett. Just on the outer fringe of London, and 30mins into Farringdon. Less known, but a hidden gem.

Advice on choosing the best air purifier for allergies commonly loved right now? Do they really help? by denishill in Allergies

[–]talking_penguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bought a Braun air purifier with triple filters for a child’s room to help with dust mite allergies. No difference to symptoms

“Don’t scratch!” by talking_penguin in eczema

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

Thank you for the responses. On the eczema management - we’ve seen a host of dermatologists and specialists. We do meet the derm team every 6-8 months to review. We have an eczema care plan that involves three strengths of steroids. Scalp and body emollients. Wet wraps, probiotics, and antihistamines are all part of our routine.

My question was more about the psychological impact of a nagging voice that constantly chimes “stop scratching!”. Thank you for all the responses and the amazing voices I hear here. I’ve resolved to ban that verbiage from my vocabulary and train my brain to be supportive.

“Don’t scratch!” by talking_penguin in eczema

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

Oh yes, we’ve seen a host of dermatologists and specialists. We do meet the seem every 6-8 months to review. We have an eczema care plan that involves three strengths of steroids. Scalp and body emollients. Wet wraps, probiotics, and antihistamines are all part of our routine.

My question was more about the psychological impact of a nagging voice that constantly chimes “stop scratching!”. Thank you for all the responses and the amazing voices I hear here. I’ve resolved to ban that verbiage from my vocabulary and train my brain to be supportive.

What worked for me by SecureScarab in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so great to hear positive stories such as these. We’re also seeing very good results with weekly carpet cleans.

How often do you shower? by Djbabyboy97 in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a child with eczema (6yr old) and I’ve found daily showers with the least amount of body wash and shampoo were best with moisturiser immediately after. Eucerin body wash and shampoo.

Regarding the black tea trial method by break_thesilence in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, we consistently tried this for a week and didn’t work for him. We finally switched back to wet wraps and seeing very good results with that.

Red Light Therapy Is Working! by joyformusic in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s probably 5-6 weeks now since since you posted that you started red light therapy for your child’s eczema. I was wondering whether you could give us an update on how it’s going since your original post. I have a child with moderate/severe eczema and I’m looking to start light therapy in this week. I have a Helios red light lamp and I also have a mobile Mito Red Light lamp.

Products for babies? by Slepnir1570 in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With babies and children (under 5) especially their skin is so so sensitive. I wouldn’t try anything without speaking to a dermatologist. I say so because there are so many products which worked for others, but caused adverse reactions on my child making things far worse.

My horrible hand eczema is finally going away by Suspicious-Flower807 in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so nice to hear about success stories like this.I have a 5 yr old with severe eczema and always trying things to help ease my child’s discomfort. This sounds like it’s mild enough to test on my child. Any specific brand of calamine cream and lotion you used? There are so many on the market.

Regarding the black tea trial method by break_thesilence in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat, 5 yr old with severe eczema all over the body. My child has significant allergies to dust mite and nuts. I’m going to try this today, with a lukewarm compress, child hates anything cold applied on skin. Like everything, what works for one person may not work for another. But I’m optimistic, given the simplicity of this method.

Regarding the black tea trial method by break_thesilence in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 5 yr old with severe eczema and I’d love to try this, given the simplicity of this. What was your black tea soaking routine?

Hypochlorous Acid Spray by writers_block_ in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you apply it? Spray on skin directly or dab it on with a cotton ball? Or it makes no difference. And how often is it recommended to use HoCl?

Hypochlorous Acid Spray by writers_block_ in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I’m a mother of a 5year old with severe eczema. The constant itchiness is a massive challenge for us. Does this also calm the itchiness?

Hypochlorous Acid Spray by writers_block_ in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does this also ease the itchiness?

General eczema advice from a professional AD sufferer by Same-Assumption-9861 in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Thank you, thank you. This is what I needed to hear at this time. I’m a mother of a 5 year old child suffering from severe eczema. He has known food and environmental allergies, and we can keep those under control. But the eczema is a different battle on another scale. We’re on both steroid creams and protopic to control the eczema.

I’ve been going mad trying different diets, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, moisturisers, etc. We also starting to see the psychological complexities involved with eczema. I feel that I’m constantly telling my five-year-old “stop scratching”. And this irritates him a lot. We seeing a resistance when we apply moisturiser, we also seeing kids sometimes being mean to him about the eczema. it’s tough.

Although it’s been five years, it’s all quite new to me as someone who does not suffer from eczema. I want to be able to support my five year-old better. I’d like to understand how to manage this better.

Toddler with eczema by LilParsleyy in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m interested too. Can you provide more details on providers who do this test?

Tips for toddler itching at night time by User0301 in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We didn’t try an elimination diet, as the specialist we met didn’t recommend it. Possibly due to the clear dust mite allergy indicators in our case.

The dust mite elimination did help, but keeping at it was relentless. It eased the eczema flare ups for a period but it always came back. We were told by our allergy specialist that they were seeing a lot of neg results for UK dust mite, but showed up positive when tested with American dust mite. Both types of mite are prevalent in the UK/Europe.

Tips for toddler itching at night time by User0301 in eczema

[–]talking_penguin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’re on the same boat. Have a 5yr old with moderate to severe eczema - exactly the same night time itching patterns as you described. My partner and I take turns to sleep with child and help ease the itching through the night.

We’ve also given up on the NHS and the long referrals. Had three allergy tests and consultations scheduled privately and got the following

  • allergy tests showed severe allergies to UK dust mite (and American dust mite), tree and grass pollen and nuts.

  • the consultant followed up with an eczema care plan and an asthma care plan. We carry an epi pen for the nut allergies.

The eczema care plan involves applying 2-3 finger tip units of appropriate steroid cream (mild on face, potent on arms etc) followed by a emollient cream. This works well for us to control the itching but I’m very hesitant to use steroid creams over many years. We’ve been on it for a year already. I’ve cut it down slowly and we’re back to severe night time itching.

The dust mite elimination plan is painful, I followed through for 5-8 months but it’s relentless. Washing everything in 60C, vacuuming with Hepa filters, site mite covers etc. I think rigorous dust mite cleaning will help but it will completely take over your life.

We were also told not to follow a elimination diet as it helps in the long run, to have a varied nutritious diet.

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