Okay, so most of you people have probably heard of the skin condition eczema or also called Atopic Dermatitis. Well, I have eczema, and in fact I have had it since the day I was born. I have a really bad case of it and until today I still have it, its gotten a lot better but its still bad. I am 15 now if that helps.There are times where it is worse than others. And right now happens to be one of those times.I go to National Jewish Research Hospital for my eczema and they really help, I have been going there since I was a little girl. I have a special ointment that I have to put on my hands and feet, and I also take a medicine at night that helps me sleep and not itch all night until I itch my skin raw. Well, unfortunately, last night I did what I was supposed to do, by putting on my ointment and taking my medicine. But it didn’t help me at all last night. I woke up with sore’s and cracks all over my hands and feet, and it was worse than the day before. I am just worried that my ointment and medicine won’t help again. I was up all night last night and I basically only got three hours of sleep. I don’t want a repeat of last night, tonight. I don’t have my next appointment at NJRH until the 13th of April. And I just dont know what else I can do in the meantime. Its really bothering me because it hurts sooooo bad to walk. It even hurts when I sit. So I just was wondering if there was any suggestions of things that I can do to help me sleep at night until I go back to the doctor. Also, please don’t recomend doing things like wet socks, we have tried that before, and yes it does sometimes work, but most of the time I itch the socks of and then itch myself raw still. I just can’t stand this pain. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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December 22nd, 2009 at 2:26 am
Hi, I’m in med school now, so I’m sure I’m not nearly as qualified as your doctors at NJRH. One thing I have learned in school is that if your condition changes or gets worse all of the sudden, especially if your medicine is no longer effective, it is worth going to the doctor right away. They may be able to adjust your dosage or give you a different ointment. It is also easier to provide the best treatment for you if they see you when your condition is worst.
Some of the first questions we learn to ask are whether your condition is keeping you up at night and how it’s affecting your normal activities. You shouldn’t have to live with that. Is there any way you could get in sooner given the circumstances? I can’t imagine they would turn you away.
Good luck to you. I hope you feel better.
December 22nd, 2009 at 3:48 am
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December 22nd, 2009 at 4:49 am
My brother was had eczema when he was born, but he has grown out of it now (he is about 10). I am not too sure what to do now (since you have had it for 15 years), but I can tell you what we did for my brother. He had really bad eczema that was all over his body and he could not stop scratching. The doctor recommended a cortisone cream (like hydracortisone, but stronger) to help with the itching (you have to be careful with it because it contains steroids) and also said to keep putting lotion on him. there was this lotion that he recommended (unfortunatly I have forgotten the name but you can buy it over the counter). We also gave my brother oatmeal baths with lavender. The oatmeal helps with itching and the lavender helped relax him.
I remember what he went through and I hated to see him go through it so I feel for you. I hope that it eventually goes away. Try to stay moisturized. I have really dry skin that cracks and tears (but its not eczema) and I have to put lotion on 2 times a day to keep it under control. I drink lots of water too, but it doesn’t seem to help. Good Luck, try the oatmeal bath, I have done it myself and it feels nice. I believe that it will help.