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by judefire66uk
Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:11 am
Forum: BSF general discussion
Topic: Whole body itching!!!! HELP!!
Replies: 2
Views: 2831

Re: Whole body itching!!!! HELP!!

I TOTALLY feel your pain... as a Fibromyalgia sufferer, i have had constant itching in flare-ups and its very distressing...my last one lasted approx 4 weeks and eventually left thru my feet... but my skin is now covered in red lumps and bumps and still super sensitive.. my GP is baffled and i can't...
by judefire66uk
Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:52 am
Forum: British Skin Foundation - Mental Health & Skin Conditions
Topic: Urticaria + lesions + dry skin on neck like sunburn
Replies: 2
Views: 3452

Urticaria + lesions + dry skin on neck like sunburn

Hi there, i hope you can help. Approx 6 weeks ago I changed my antidepressants from Duloxetine to Venlafaxine after a week on these i developed hives and intense itching and burning all over my body, my GP and I agreed that it was a side effect of Venlafaxine, so I stopped taking them and was prescr...
by judefire66uk
Sun Sep 08, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: general allergy discussions
Topic: Full Cotton Bra's - Where Can i Buy?
Replies: 1
Views: 4178

Full Cotton Bra's - Where Can i Buy?

Hi there Forumites! I am in search of full cotton bra (DD) as I have developed an allergy to my current ones and cannot wear them - being treated for fungal infection underboob - but I know its the bras I wear as they are man-made and make me perspire. But where the devil can one buy fully cotton cu...
by judefire66uk
Sun Sep 08, 2019 11:59 am
Forum: general allergy discussions
Topic: Skin itches at night ?
Replies: 8
Views: 23623

Re: Skin itches at night ?

I would also suggest using fragrance free and as natural as possible shampoo/shower/soap and also think about washing powder - maybe that could be causing it - try use something for sensitive skin.
by judefire66uk
Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:20 pm
Forum: general health discussion
Topic: Stuck pill sensation (Globus sensation)
Replies: 2
Views: 5420

Re: Stuck pill sensation (Globus sensation)

Thank you for posting this as I have had this same issue recently - it feels like something is stuck at the back of my throat! I too was having a stressful time on top of suffering from chronic illness and saw an article about Globus Sensationtoo! I've also tried cutting caffeine down and trying to ...
by judefire66uk
Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:16 pm
Forum: general health discussion
Topic: Help, Dr is no use, mystery skin condition
Replies: 2
Views: 6761

Re: Help, Dr is no use, mystery skin condition

Hi there i have an issue with my skin at the moment that's been going on for years and was misdiagnosed as acne... after seeing a different GP he suggested it was something called folliculitis but we now think its a reaction to one of my pills i take ( antidepressant venlafaxine) ... i suggest you k...
by judefire66uk
Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:09 pm
Forum: general health discussion
Topic: Does anybody suffer with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Replies: 11
Views: 16141

Re: Does anybody suffer with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

I have Fibromyalgia and due to this and the lack of sleep, I suffer crashing fatigue at times... I'm just going thru a bad patch with this and at the moment my fatigue is awful... after speaking to my GP in reference to this and a skin issue He has changed my antidepressants and when I mentioned fat...
by judefire66uk
Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: general health discussion
Topic: introduction
Replies: 1
Views: 3695

Re: introduction

Hi there :D and welcome !
by judefire66uk
Wed Aug 07, 2019 12:20 pm
Forum: scar treatments
Topic: Folliculitis Scars
Replies: 1
Views: 10809

Folliculitis Scars

Hello all After many years of misdiagnosed acne, I have been finally diagnosed with Folliculitis by my GP ( although i am awaiting a Dermatology appointment to confirm this) .. I have been left with a lot of scarring all over my body, face and head... has anyone one here had the same condition and i...
by judefire66uk
Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:24 am
Forum: general discussions about weight issues
Topic: Bariatric Clinic
Replies: 0
Views: 3292

Bariatric Clinic

Ive just been referred to the Bariatric Clinic to help me to loose weight. My GP said they will likely prescribe me a drug called Orlistat - has anyone else been in the same situation? My weight gain has been due to ill health so i struggle to excercise.
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