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Gold Bond reaction?
I know that many here have sung the praises of GB and I have been using it for a few weeks now. Initially, it was very beneficial and soothing, but now it almost seems to be causing an irritation to the areas that itch. I am covered, to one degree or another, with a rash that started around week eight or nine while on the current teleapevir tial. Only my feet, hands and head are free from the rash, but the itching is mostly confined to my torso, with some occasional areas on arms and legs. For a few days now after the immediate cooling/soothing effect, my skin almost feels worse. Has anybody found GB to be problematic like this? I'm afraid that I am aggrevating the condition more than helping. I'm just not sure if this is a natural progression of the rash or a reaction to the GB. Thanks for all the info and support here.
Pilgrim
Pilgrim
Someone says they are getting worse on Gold bond, and yet you think he should continue? Or are you saying it's inappropriate to give a specific answer to a specific question because then SOMEbody paying no attention will think gold bond can't be used? That's what it sounds like you are saying....
To: pilgrim
I know you can't use Gold Bond.
Stage 3 here as well. Your circumstances with treatment and mine are entirely different. I will spot you that. For me, no ER rooms, no drugs except tx, no rash. I'm not fair skinned or sensitive to most over the counter products. I have DONE my homework on the liver and I know what I am comfortable with. I don't think each and everything we come in contact with on a daily basis regarding hygiene or comfort needs to be scrutinized and looked at as a potential hazard to the liver. As I stated, new people here can get the wrong impression when they are told something as innocuous and lotion can be hard on the liver. I don't dissect things like you do MB - we have different approaches. BTW, I dont huff glue, paint or gasoline and I haven't joined the geriatric community yet.
To: pilgrim
I know you can't use Gold Bond.
Stage 3 here as well. Your circumstances with treatment and mine are entirely different. I will spot you that. For me, no ER rooms, no drugs except tx, no rash. I'm not fair skinned or sensitive to most over the counter products. I have DONE my homework on the liver and I know what I am comfortable with. I don't think each and everything we come in contact with on a daily basis regarding hygiene or comfort needs to be scrutinized and looked at as a potential hazard to the liver. As I stated, new people here can get the wrong impression when they are told something as innocuous and lotion can be hard on the liver. I don't dissect things like you do MB - we have different approaches. BTW, I dont huff glue, paint or gasoline and I haven't joined the geriatric community yet.
you are missing the point. Of course people want relief and should get it.
however, every immune system is different. I cannot tolerate any perfumes they make my eyes burn and my nose go crazy.
Of course, I've been in ER from anaphalaxis from perfumes, they absorb through the skin, the liver tries to process, the histamines over react, next thing you know your lungs are shutting down and you look like a blow fish...alll from a little lotion.
OK, that may not be the NORMAL reaction...but we are dealing with people who are living with less liver then the norm, AND on Chemo therapy which suppresses their immune response. So my opinion is one may want to use a safe oil, and an anti itch drug known to be liver safe, and may fair as well or better then with gold bond.
It's just one opinion.....don't crucify me for it.
BTW...
"you do have to process everything you breathe and apply to the skin through the liver,"
every food, every thing in the air and even your shower water get's absorbed to some extent and can be reactive (especially chlorinated water).
so you want to avoid paints, solvents, and other things known to be hard on the liver.
Just as a pregant woman avoids these, because her baby's liver can't handle it....we need to realize now some of US have baby sized healthy liver tissue (I'm stage 3/4)...and act accordingly.
You do not have to agree with this, but do your own homework and you'll discover the liver has to deal with far more than we think.
I'm not sure lotions have to go through the same strict testing that drugs do.
Perfumes and exfolliants may be safe for general populace, but general doesn't mean everyone. there are still many that can cause serious reaction. that was my poiint, not that he shouldn't use the gold bond, but that if he is BECOMING REACTIVE as he described in his question...than what on earth would be wrong with A. educating him that it's not all in his head...and B. giving him a safer alternative?
Someone says they are getting worse on Gold bond, and yet you think he should continue? Or are you saying it's inappropriate to give a specific answer to a specific question because then SOMEbody paying no attention will think gold bond can't be used? That's what it sounds like you are saying....
what I am saying is ALL lotions have different ingredients. Some which irritate some skins, SOME which even add an irritant to their product to increase absorption, but that tactic backfires on some skins. Riba skin is especially tender...and addressing his concern was appropriate.
BTW I dealt chiefly with the elderly in my years doing physical therapy. I saw hundreds of skin conditions, and stroke victims with bed sores. Trying to keep their limbs from atrophy during stroke recovery also required my to use many creams and preparations in a effort to aide thie healing. So, I do have some knowledge of what I'm speaking of.
mb
however, every immune system is different. I cannot tolerate any perfumes they make my eyes burn and my nose go crazy.
Of course, I've been in ER from anaphalaxis from perfumes, they absorb through the skin, the liver tries to process, the histamines over react, next thing you know your lungs are shutting down and you look like a blow fish...alll from a little lotion.
OK, that may not be the NORMAL reaction...but we are dealing with people who are living with less liver then the norm, AND on Chemo therapy which suppresses their immune response. So my opinion is one may want to use a safe oil, and an anti itch drug known to be liver safe, and may fair as well or better then with gold bond.
It's just one opinion.....don't crucify me for it.
BTW...
"you do have to process everything you breathe and apply to the skin through the liver,"
every food, every thing in the air and even your shower water get's absorbed to some extent and can be reactive (especially chlorinated water).
so you want to avoid paints, solvents, and other things known to be hard on the liver.
Just as a pregant woman avoids these, because her baby's liver can't handle it....we need to realize now some of US have baby sized healthy liver tissue (I'm stage 3/4)...and act accordingly.
You do not have to agree with this, but do your own homework and you'll discover the liver has to deal with far more than we think.
I'm not sure lotions have to go through the same strict testing that drugs do.
Perfumes and exfolliants may be safe for general populace, but general doesn't mean everyone. there are still many that can cause serious reaction. that was my poiint, not that he shouldn't use the gold bond, but that if he is BECOMING REACTIVE as he described in his question...than what on earth would be wrong with A. educating him that it's not all in his head...and B. giving him a safer alternative?
Someone says they are getting worse on Gold bond, and yet you think he should continue? Or are you saying it's inappropriate to give a specific answer to a specific question because then SOMEbody paying no attention will think gold bond can't be used? That's what it sounds like you are saying....
what I am saying is ALL lotions have different ingredients. Some which irritate some skins, SOME which even add an irritant to their product to increase absorption, but that tactic backfires on some skins. Riba skin is especially tender...and addressing his concern was appropriate.
BTW I dealt chiefly with the elderly in my years doing physical therapy. I saw hundreds of skin conditions, and stroke victims with bed sores. Trying to keep their limbs from atrophy during stroke recovery also required my to use many creams and preparations in a effort to aide thie healing. So, I do have some knowledge of what I'm speaking of.
mb
What alkie threads? I can't even remember the last one-LOL! Only fish bones, juicers and clipper. This Gold Bond thing has potential tho.
Maybe we can cause a run on Gold Bond stock. That way we can save the economy and provide a nice golden parachute for NYGirl all at the same time :-)
Did you mean to say put Gold Bond in my fryer?????
Maybe we can cause a run on Gold Bond stock. That way we can save the economy and provide a nice golden parachute for NYGirl all at the same time :-)
Did you mean to say put Gold Bond in my fryer?????
Previous: Did I mention that putting Gold Bond on the skin is like pouring gasoline on a plyer.
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Meant to say like pouring vasoline into a dryer.
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Meant to say like pouring vasoline into a dryer.
Well, you know, the alkie threads have gotten a bit tame lately -- hopefully, the Gold Bond wars will carry everyone through the winter. Frankly, the more I hear about Gold Bond, the more I wonder what we are doing to ourselves lathering up with hepatoxic menthocaustic slime just to feel better. If you remember, it all started with NYGirl who rumor has it is now a major investor in Gold Bond. No wonder she doesn't want anyone to spend their money on drink post treatment when they could be spending it on Gold Bond. I mean it's just common sense, you know.
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