Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

[InChains]

This isn't really to do with dirnking, its a trouble in my life that I have no choice in at all. I think I ahve mentioned a couple of times in posts I have eczma, I don't think I mentioned how severe it is and what that does to me emotionally. Right now I have eczma on my arms, back, legs, feet, hands, neck and face. The eczma on most of my body currently consists of constant itching, its sore, flaking, broken skin, burning sensation in places and incredibly red and inflamed. I have used a cream to bring my face down but it is still dry and the skin feels tight. Having my body look like that is... it's actually the most emotionally painful thing for me outside of some serious issues within my family. I cannot look at myself when i dress. I cannot wear anything which reveals any small patch of skin, not even around my fiancee. I feel ugly and hideous all the time, and half that time my skin actually causes me physical pain. Last year I had 3/4 days where the eczma on my face became so bad I could not leave my room because of how I felt, I didn't let anybody see me at all in that time. I had peeled away most of the top layer of skin on my chin and jaw - leaving me unable to eat, speak or laugh comfrotabley. When I saw what had happened (I did this in my sleep) I screamed and cried uncontrollably for hours. I am terrified I will do this again as I sleep, I live in constant fear of another time like that because I felt so low I thought I was going to kill myself. Right now I feel like I'm not far off of that, and if my facial eczma becomes worse again, I know I'll be back there. I don't know if anybody has any advice on ways to deal with low feelings caused by somethign as uncontrollable as a skin condition, but any advice would be really appreciated, because I cannot cope with this alone.

thank you

IC

[mario]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

Inchains can you not get some medical help or go to a skin hospital,

Dont really know what to say to you, but i am sure it can be treated.

[one2many]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

Inchy,

I am almost in tears reading your post, I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going thru. I just want you to know that you have friends here who care about you and are only a click away. if you ever need to talk or for someone to call you or just to jump into chat, we are here.

PLEASE don't feel alone, if things get bad come here, there will always be someone around either here or on Facebook.

I also found this forum, you might find it helpful to talk to others who really understand about eczema and how bad things can get.

Eczema Forum - DailyStrength

Just know we are here for you Inchy...Ok?

You are NOT alone xx

[Audrey14]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

Dear Inchains!!! I'm so sorry for that nasty thing..

I just googled about your ilness..there are many therapies and treatments..as a daughter of doctor i remeber that my mother told me that completely it's hard to cure but it's long time ago..now are so many possibilities!!!

i think it's psyhosomatic ilness too so you have to relax and try to be calm but i can imagine that's easy to say..to stay calm..

Definately you need a doctor - dermatologist!!
I read that light therapy helps. I'm sorry that i don't live near you because i have Swiss light therapy lamp called "Bioptron" (company Zepter)..it's very good for all kind of skin problems and sport trauma..

Please go for help!!!:l

Audrey

[InChains]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

Mario: I have used all available treatments from my normal doctor, I'm about to start a stronger treatment that could make it better, but it has alot of rules around it so its a couple of days plannign before I can start it

Oney: thanks, I'll check out that forum. I know logically I'm not alone and that I can talk to people, but when I feel like this I tend to hide away, even from friends and family, I can't deal with people alot of the time.

Audrey: My skin is made worse by heat so they've ruled me out for light treatment. It is an incurable problem unfortunately, manageable but unles I grow out of it, I'm stuck with it for life, a prospect which I think has alot to do with my deathwish moments. Also my eczma is proven to be very much caused by stress - at the minute its hot and i have alot of stress so I just get stuck with it atm

[one2many]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

Well don't hide ok, if you cannot face people face to face you can do it behind a screen.....I shall persoanlly hunt you down if ya disappear..leprechauns are great at hunting xx

[Audrey14]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

Inchains!!!

Your doctor know better but there are many lamps of light therapy... Bioptron is not hot - only 38'..

Here is a web page Bioptron Light Therapy - Official Web Site

:l

[expat3]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

Inchy-I know there are many different "levels" of eczema and I am not a doc..but my daughter has and still suffers from it. Others have given advice but I know some of the advice we have gotten over here in France is that even soap detergents (we have to use "savon de Marseille" soap flakes to wash her clothes-dye and fragrance free, also certain clothes dyes--like she can't wear navy blue or red because it sets off skin reactions. Mainly, I just wanted to offer my support and say I care:l. expat xxx

[buffy]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

Hi Inchains,

So sorry to hear about your skin issues. My dad suffered with psoriasis pretty much all his life. He had a really bad case covering most of his body. I know it was difficult for him as your eczema must be for you. I will keep you in my prayers. I hope you find the answers you are looking for. Buffy

[Doggygirl]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

Hi ICTG () I am so sorry to hear about the eczema! When I read your post, I seem to remember you talking about it from before (a couple years ago?). I can't even imagine how it must feel to deal with this. I'm with oney - please always come here no matter what you are feeling about going out of your house or not.

When I read your post I was thinking I recalled reading about a possible connection between eczema and candida yeast overgrowth. Many MD's do not even believe in the effects of candida overgrowth, but I suffered some effects, and do not any more after following a treatment protocol. So I'm a believer.

I went back to my low carb site just to make sure - and I remembered right - there is a school of belief in the connection between eczema (and a wide variety of other symptoms) and candida yeast overgrowth.

Alcohol and any sugars exacerbate this condition. I followed a low carb diet and also followed an anti-fungal protocol found here: WholeApproach.com - Natural Candida Treatment - Systemic Yeast Infection and Candida Diet Recipes, Forums and Products There is a questionaire that might help you figure out if that is even a direction you want to research.

Have you ever tried applying either extra virgin coconut oil or oil of oregano directly on your skin in the affected areas? Both are natural anti fungals. If you have not already tried one or both, you might give one of those a try on a small area for a couple of weeks and see what happens compared to untreated areas?

Just tossing out some more ideas. I hope you find some relief!!!

EDIT: I just did a search within the discussion forum at the Whole Approach web site. There are lots of discussions mentioning the connection between eczema and yeast. You can read them if you just go to the forum, and then do a simple search for "eczema."

DG

[InChains]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

Thanks for all the advice and support guys, but right now I'm about to start a new treatment which has quite high success rates. Right nwo its about keeping my spirits up and my eczma down for the next 2 days until i can begin treatment and hopefully start to lead a normal life (eventually)

[Doggygirl]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

I'm glad to hear you are starting a new treatment! I hope it works well! Hang in there - 2 days will pass before you know it.

:l

DG

[InChains]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

so found a way to save myself from itching at night... it may involve tying my hands to my bed but if it works who am I to compalin? xD

[sunshinetoday]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

Hi Inchains,
Just checking in on you! Hope the new treatment works. Keep us posted and I am think of you!
Sunshine

[startingover]

Feeling scarily low (non-alcohol related)

Hiya Inchy, I so understand how you are feeling. I have always had eczema and astthma in varying degress. About5 years ago I had the most awful outbreak of eczema all over my face and body. Itching, ooozing, cracking and infected. I even got an infection in one breast from eczema all over my nipples...truly horrible. For years I tried allsorts, diet, homeopathy, herbalism, allergy testing. It was only when I saw a specialist allergist as an emergency at Addenbrookes hospital that they diagnosed the problem. It was allergy to all animals, wheat and dairy. I had to make huge changes to my house and routine and diet. It took a while but got there in the end. I just get small outbreaks now. I know how you feel about the emotional stuff. I used to want to die. Its so debilitating.
What is the treatment you are going to try?
Thoughts are with you girl