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My son is three years old, and has severe atopic dermatitis. (It's particularly bad on his knees, both front and back, ankles, wrists, and inside his elbows). At times we feel it's under control (though it never totally goes away), and at other times it flares almost uncontrollably.
This is one of those "uncontrollable" times. I picked him up from school at 2:00 on Thursday, as he was just waking up from his nap. Within a minute of waking, he'd scratched his wrists until they were bleeding freely.
I tend to think there's an environmental trigger that we're missing, but I am at a total loss as to what it might be.
I've read many of your previous posts with interest, and was hoping you would consider sharing some of your valuable insight. In anticipation of your questions, I've copied and pasted (and then answered) some of the questions you've posted to others. (I apologize in advance for the length of my post, but I wanted to give you as much information as I could intitally come up with. We've been seeing a whole health doctor for several years, and have tried many things you recommend.)
- What types of food do you eat on a regular basis (are vegetables a big part of your diet)?
Breakfast: Gluten-free waffles with flax seeds, blueberry and banana smoothie (sweetened with stevia), apple, yogurt, whole grain cereal.
Snack: Fruit (usually orange, apple, or banana). Sometimes a graham cracker (at school).
Lunch: Usually a protein, veggies, fruit. Examples: Turkey, green beans, cheddar cheese, and an apple. Or ham, peas, carrots, and dried cranberries.
Snack: Pretzels, Fries, Fruit
Dinner: Usually a little protein, veggies, and a starch. Ex: Chicken, rice, and broccoli.
* He's a rare kid in that he'll eat almost anything. The salad bar is his favorite restaurant, and his favorite foods are edamame and jicama. (But he'll also gobble up a 'burger and 'fries, when given the chance).
* Because he's got lots of energy, we try to limit his Sugar intake to fruit and a small, daily "treat". He loves gum balls, sherbert, and teddy grahams.
Current Daily Supplements: Quercetin, EFAs, Vitamin E, Probiotics, Zinc. (Along with Colloidal Silver and olive leaf for a sinus infection we're fighting).
- What types of beverages do you consume on a regular basis (how much water do you consume)?
Herb teas, lemonade sweetened with stevia, diluted fruit juices, and an occasional Sprite. Will also drink several glasses of water each day without being prompted.
I've noticed that you sometimes ask about chemically treated water. We live just outside the Houston city limits, and are part of a Municipal Utilities District. Our water is terrible (leaves a thick, white scale on anything it comes in contact with) so we use bottled water to drink and cook with.
What is your skin care regimen (soap/moisturizer)?
We don't use soap on his skin very often -- perhaps once a week or less. He takes a shower every other day, just using water to wash his body, and baby soap to wash his hair. When we do use soap, we use Freederm Eczema Soap. Immediately after the shower, we put Vitamin E on him.
We've tried a lot of different moisturizers, but he won't use many of them because they sometimes "burn". A partial list:
Cetaphil, Jergen's Sensitive Skin, Emu Oil, Suave Vitamin E Skin Therapy, Pure aloe gel, Vaseline Deep Moisture, Mountain Magic Oils, Aquaphor, Hydrocortisone, ShiKai Dry Skin Borage Therapy Pediatric formula, Dove Face Care - Essential Nutrients, FreeDerm products, Lubriderm, Eucerin, Dermarest Eczema Medicated Lotion, Bactine, Badger Balm, Castor Oil, Calamine lotion (doesn't burn, but doesn't help), Burt's Bees lemon cuticle cream (doesn't burn, so I keep it in my purse for emergencies)
Vitamin E is the ONLY thing we can put on his legs that won't burn him. But it doesn't alleviate the itching. So lately, we put Vitamin E on, and then rub the "itchy spot" gently with an exfoliating glove.
Do you know your allergen/irritant triggers (ex. pet dander, household cleansers/detergents, food allergen)?
No. When we first found our (current) physician, my son was not quite 1 year old. (I'd been told by three pediatric doctors that his skin problems were "just eczema" and that they might eventually go away. Because allergies and auto-immune problems run in our family, I wasn't willing to wait and find out). Anyway, the physician initially recommended I take him off of formula, give him almond milk instead, and give him no animal products except for organic butter. We did, and noticed a positive personality change. (Sunnier, happier child). We continued that "diet" until he was a little over two.
Then, we had him allergy tested. He tested positive for about 20 foods (in varying degrees). The major ones: almonds, garlic, peanuts, sunflower seeds. Lesser ones: cucumbers, rice, egg whites, sesame, soy, gluten, peas, banana, buckwheat, cane sugar, casein, cheddar cheese, corn, cottage cheese, cow's milk, egg yolk, goat's milk, kidney beans, lactalbumin, lentil, oat, oyster, rye, string bean, walnut, wheat, yogurt, zucchini. (The surprising thing was that nearly everything on the list was something I knew he'd eat. In fact, I was shocked by the almonds -- he'd been drinking almond milk for a year).
It was difficult, but at our doctor's direction, he didn't eat anything on the list above for about 4 months. We gradually added things back, and didn't see any significant difference with/without the allergens.
We then took him for NAET treatments. He was treated about 20 times for various things including: eggs, vitamin c, quercetin, wood products, grains, and various vitamins. We initially saw an improvement in his skin, but then it seemed only to make it worse. (And in the office he'd get very upset and unruly... not acting like himself at all). We have recently discontinued those treatments.
- What types of detergents, soaps, or cleanser do you use?
When he was a baby, we used All Free & Clear. I've tried many other kinds since, and nothing seems to make a difference one way or another. I now use a dye-/scent-free kind from Target.
- Do you have pets (cats, dogs) or are you around pets/animals?
Aquarium fish. We've had them since before he was born.
- Symptom suppressing drugs also suppress the immune system; thus making you vulnerable to allergen/irritants, which instigate eczema flareups. Are you still on any of those medications?
Yes. He takes 1 tsp of hydroxyzine almost every night. If he wakes up scratching on a school day, I give him zyrtek. (Maybe once or twice a month).
- Antibiotics instigate eczema flareups. Have you had this type of medication recently?
Not recently. He had pneumonia a little over two years ago, and was given Antibiotics to get rid of it. He currently has a sinus infection that our doctor is watching and treating with more natural medications -- we're desperately trying to avoid Antibiotics .
I've noticed that sometimes you ask about immunizations. He received the following, before he was 6 months old, and nothing since: Prevnar (2), DTP (3), IPV (2), HIB (3), Hepatits B (2).
- What types of food do you eat on a regular basis (are vegetables a big part of your diet)?
Breakfast: Gluten-free waffles with flax seeds, blueberry and banana smoothie (sweetened with stevia), apple, yogurt, whole grain cereal.
Snack: Fruit (usually orange, apple, or banana). Sometimes a graham cracker (at school).
Lunch: Usually a protein, veggies, fruit. Examples: Turkey, green beans, cheddar cheese, and an apple. Or ham, peas, carrots, and dried cranberries.
Snack: Pretzels, Fries, Fruit
Dinner: Usually a little protein, veggies, and a starch. Ex: Chicken, rice, and broccoli.
He's a rare kid in that he'll eat almost anything. If you ask him, he'll tell you that his favorite foods are edamame and jicama. But he'll also gobble up a 'burger and 'fries, when given the chance.
Because he's got lots of energy, we try to limit his Sugar intake to fruit and a small, daily "treat". He loves gum balls, sherbert, and teddy grahams.
Current Daily Supplements:
Quercetin, EFAs, Vitamin E, Probiotics, Zinc. (Along with Colloidal Silver and olive leaf for a sinus infection we're fighting).
- Other, perhaps random, tidbits:
* We had several bouts with thrush before he was a year old. I've since been treated for candida, and we both take probiotics.
* He receives chiropractic adjustments about once a week. When he was younger, I could tell a marked difference in his demeanor when he needed one. (He would become angry... almost defiant). He'd return to normal immediately after the adjustment.
* My husband has severe allergies (cats, mold, dust, pollen) and my mom was diagnosed with lupus at one point. She recently found out that she does NOT have lupus, but she does have something "autoimmune" going on.
* Lately, I'm noticing a trend: he wakes up EVERY night at 1:00am (give or take 30 minutes) scratching almost violently. It doesn't matter where he is -- his bed, my bed, my mom's house, my mom-in-law's house. There are no real environmental similarities, save the presence of a mattress. (i.e. different sheet fabrics, pillow fillings, floor coverings, etc.). The only way I've found to get him back to sleep is the vitamin E/exfoliating glove "procedure" mentioned above. I've started letting him sleep in my bed, so that I don't have to get up and go to his room.
* He didn't sleep through the night, ever, until he was two years old. Our doctor attributed it to his "veggie" diet, but now that he's begun waking up again, I wonder if it wasn't something else.
* I've recently ordered Clarkia for myself, and am considering giving him the children's dose. ( parasites are one of the few things we haven't addressed). What do you think?
I appreciate the time you've obviously invested in answering other people's desperate questions, and am looking forward to hearing from you!
Thanks again...
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My son is three years old, and has severe atopic dermatitis. (It's particularly bad on his knees, both front and back, ankles, wrists, and inside his elbows). At times we feel it's under control (though it never totally goes away), and at other times it flares almost uncontrollably.
This is one of those "uncontrollable" times. I picked him up from school at 2:00 on Thursday, as he was just waking up from his nap. Within a minute of waking, he'd scratched his wrists until they were bleeding freely.
I tend to think there's an environmental trigger that we're missing, but I am at a total loss as to what it might be.
I've read many of your previous posts with interest, and was hoping you would consider sharing some of your valuable insight. In anticipation of your questions, I've copied and pasted (and then answered) some of the questions you've posted to others. (I apologize in advance for the length of my post, but I wanted to give you as much information as I could intitally come up with. We've been seeing a whole health doctor for several years, and have tried many things you recommend.)
- What types of food do you eat on a regular basis (are vegetables a big part of your diet)?
Breakfast: Gluten-free waffles with flax seeds, blueberry and banana smoothie (sweetened with stevia), apple, yogurt, whole grain cereal.
Snack: Fruit (usually orange, apple, or banana). Sometimes a graham cracker (at school).
Lunch: Usually a protein, veggies, fruit. Examples: Turkey, green beans, cheddar cheese, and an apple. Or ham, peas, carrots, and dried cranberries.
Snack: Pretzels, Fries, Fruit
Dinner: Usually a little protein, veggies, and a starch. Ex: Chicken, rice, and broccoli.
* He's a rare kid in that he'll eat almost anything. The salad bar is his favorite restaurant, and his favorite foods are edamame and jicama. (But he'll also gobble up a 'burger and 'fries, when given the chance).
* Because he's got lots of energy, we try to limit his Sugar intake to fruit and a small, daily "treat". He loves gum balls, sherbert, and teddy grahams.
Current Daily Supplements: Quercetin, EFAs, Vitamin E, Probiotics, Zinc. (Along with Colloidal Silver and olive leaf for a sinus infection we're fighting).
- What types of beverages do you consume on a regular basis (how much water do you consume)?
Herb teas, lemonade sweetened with stevia, diluted fruit juices, and an occasional Sprite. Will also drink several glasses of water each day without being prompted.
I've noticed that you sometimes ask about chemically treated water. We live just outside the Houston city limits, and are part of a Municipal Utilities District. Our water is terrible (leaves a thick, white scale on anything it comes in contact with) so we use bottled water to drink and cook with.
What is your skin care regimen (soap/moisturizer)?
We don't use soap on his skin very often -- perhaps once a week or less. He takes a shower every other day, just using water to wash his body, and baby soap to wash his hair. When we do use soap, we use Freederm Eczema Soap. Immediately after the shower, we put Vitamin E on him.
We've tried a lot of different moisturizers, but he won't use many of them because they sometimes "burn". A partial list:
Cetaphil, Jergen's Sensitive Skin, Emu Oil, Suave Vitamin E Skin Therapy, Pure aloe gel, Vaseline Deep Moisture, Mountain Magic Oils, Aquaphor, Hydrocortisone, ShiKai Dry Skin Borage Therapy Pediatric formula, Dove Face Care - Essential Nutrients, FreeDerm products, Lubriderm, Eucerin, Dermarest Eczema Medicated Lotion, Bactine, Badger Balm, Castor Oil, Calamine lotion (doesn't burn, but doesn't help), Burt's Bees lemon cuticle cream (doesn't burn, so I keep it in my purse for emergencies)
Vitamin E is the ONLY thing we can put on his legs that won't burn him. But it doesn't alleviate the itching. So lately, we put Vitamin E on, and then rub the "itchy spot" gently with an exfoliating glove.
Do you know your allergen/irritant triggers (ex. pet dander, household cleansers/detergents, food allergen)?
No. When we first found our (current) physician, my son was not quite 1 year old. (I'd been told by three pediatric doctors that his skin problems were "just eczema" and that they might eventually go away. Because allergies and auto-immune problems run in our family, I wasn't willing to wait and find out). Anyway, the physician initially recommended I take him off of formula, give him almond milk instead, and give him no animal products except for organic butter. We did, and noticed a positive personality change. (Sunnier, happier child). We continued that "diet" until he was a little over two.
Then, we had him allergy tested. He tested positive for about 20 foods (in varying degrees). The major ones: almonds, garlic, peanuts, sunflower seeds. Lesser ones: cucumbers, rice, egg whites, sesame, soy, gluten, peas, banana, buckwheat, cane sugar, casein, cheddar cheese, corn, cottage cheese, cow's milk, egg yolk, goat's milk, kidney beans, lactalbumin, lentil, oat, oyster, rye, string bean, walnut, wheat, yogurt, zucchini. (The surprising thing was that nearly everything on the list was something I knew he'd eat. In fact, I was shocked by the almonds -- he'd been drinking almond milk for a year).
It was difficult, but at our doctor's direction, he didn't eat anything on the list above for about 4 months. We gradually added things back, and didn't see any significant difference with/without the allergens.
We then took him for NAET treatments. He was treated about 20 times for various things including: eggs, vitamin c, quercetin, wood products, grains, and various vitamins. We initially saw an improvement in his skin, but then it seemed only to make it worse. (And in the office he'd get very upset and unruly... not acting like himself at all). We have recently discontinued those treatments.
- What types of detergents, soaps, or cleanser do you use?
When he was a baby, we used All Free & Clear. I've tried many other kinds since, and nothing seems to make a difference one way or another. I now use a dye-/scent-free kind from Target.
- Do you have pets (cats, dogs) or are you around pets/animals?
Aquarium fish. We've had them since before he was born.
- Symptom suppressing drugs also suppress the immune system; thus making you vulnerable to allergen/irritants, which instigate eczema flareups. Are you still on any of those medications?
Yes. He takes 1 tsp of hydroxyzine almost every night. If he wakes up scratching on a school day, I give him zyrtek. (Maybe once or twice a month).
- Antibiotics instigate eczema flareups. Have you had this type of medication recently?
Not recently. He had pneumonia a little over two years ago, and was given antibiotics to get rid of it. He currently has a sinus infection that our doctor is watching and treating with more natural medications -- we're desperately trying to avoid antibiotics.
I've noticed that sometimes you ask about immunizations. He received the following, before he was 6 months old, and nothing since: Prevnar (2), DTP (3), IPV (2), HIB (3), Hepatits B (2).
- What types of food do you eat on a regular basis (are vegetables a big part of your diet)?
Breakfast: Gluten-free waffles with flax seeds, blueberry and banana smoothie (sweetened with stevia), apple, yogurt, whole grain cereal.
Snack: Fruit (usually orange, apple, or banana). Sometimes a graham cracker (at school).
Lunch: Usually a protein, veggies, fruit. Examples: Turkey, green beans, cheddar cheese, and an apple. Or ham, peas, carrots, and dried cranberries.
Snack: Pretzels, Fries, Fruit
Dinner: Usually a little protein, veggies, and a starch. Ex: Chicken, rice, and broccoli.
He's a rare kid in that he'll eat almost anything. If you ask him, he'll tell you that his favorite foods are edamame and jicama. But he'll also gobble up a 'burger and 'fries, when given the chance.
Because he's got lots of energy, we try to limit his sugar intake to fruit and a small, daily "treat". He loves gum balls, sherbert, and teddy grahams.
Current Daily Supplements:
Quercetin, EFAs, Vitamin E, Probiotics, Zinc. (Along with Colloidal silver and olive leaf for a sinus infection we're fighting).
- Other, perhaps random, tidbits:
* He receives chiropractic adjustments about once a week. When he was younger, I could tell a marked difference in his demeanor when he needed one. (He would become angry... almost defiant). He'd return to normal immediately after the adjustment.
* My husband has severe allergies (cats, mold, dust, pollen) and my mom was diagnosed with lupus at one point. She recently found out that she does NOT have lupus, but she does have something "autoimmune" going on.
* Lately, I'm noticing a trend: he wakes up EVERY night at 1:00am (give or take 30 minutes) scratching almost violently. It doesn't matter where he is -- his bed, my bed, my mom's house, my mom-in-law's house. There are no real environmental similarities, save the presence of a mattress. (i.e. different sheet fabrics, pillow fillings, floor coverings, etc.). The only way I've found to get him back to sleep is the vitamin E/exfoliating glove "procedure" mentioned above. I've started letting him sleep in my bed, so that I don't have to get up and go to his room.
* He didn't sleep through the night, ever, until he was two years old. Our doctor attributed it to his "veggie" diet, but now that he's begun waking up again, I wonder if it wasn't something else.
I appreciate the time you take to answer people's desperate questions, and am looking forward to hearing from you!
Thanks again...
--LisaAdvertisement
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This is a reply to # 6,818Hello Lisa,
I apologize for not responding sooner. I'm just now looking at this message. The best part about reading your post is knowing that your son has a mother whose not willing to accept anything less than the best for her child. You didn't give in to the negative or hopeless diagnosis; and I can tell you from experience that you've made the right move. As bad as his condition seems, your son can be healed of eczema. A major focus will need to be restoring and strengthening his immune health. You did an excellent job in your posting. This gives me a clearer picture and helps me to be of better help to you.
Your son's diet will play a major role in the healing process because of the importance of nutrition in restoring immune health. I have to say that I'm impressed with his diet and you've done an excellent job. There are a few caution items that I want to suggest you remove for a month. They are the gumballs, fries, cheddar cheese, and sprite. Even though the sprite is only on occasion, to an already compromised immune system the rare occasion can serve to be a major setback to the immune health. Also, I suggest an increase in the vegetable intake while simultaneously decreasing the juice intake during this month. You are blessed to have a child who loves vegetables and thirsts after water; therefore, this task will not be as difficult to achieve as one would think. I would like to see an increase or addition of green vegetables, such as kale, collard, mustard, and spinach. For this month of intense immune restoration, I suggest at least one of these green vegetables (brocolli is also sufficient) daily. When trying to rid the body of yeast/candida, it is suggested that fruits/fruits juices (because of the sugars) be eliminated or decreased through the process. I don't suggest a total elimination of the fruit; however, I think a significant decrease in the fruit drinks during the month period will help. I think that the smoothie you make for him should remain during this month; however, I wouldn't add the stevia (natural sweetner). The fruit is already sweet on its own, so the additioinal Sugar is not needed. A big part in ridding the body of yeast/candida is an increase in fiber intake. The green vegetables, besides providing the beta carotene to boost immune health, will help in this regard (fiber) as well.
I definitely think that you should move forward in implementing a parasite cleanse. Considering your husbands past allergens, I think that one would be beneficial for him as well. When choosing a parasite cleanse, make sure that you get the formulation for children. If the kind that you're opting for doesn't come in children's formula, I recommend the following: Paranix for kids at allnaturalcleanse.com.
The observation that you made regarding your son's itching bouts at night, irregardless of where he spends his nights, is telling. It baffled me for a minute; however, the one consistent thing seems to be the teaspoon of hydroxyzine. These types of medications don't heal the body of the symptoms, they simply cover up what is wrong. One of the side effects of this particular medication is hives. Hives are an itchy rash. Some of the reasons that this particular medication is given is to provide antihistamine relief. You can get natural antihistamine relief from vitamin C. With the vitamin C, you don't get the side effects brought about by the harmful ingredients found in these medications. This medicine is also known as a stress reliever. A natural stress reliever is the herb chamomile. My suggestion is that you substitute the teaspoon of hydroxyzine with an unsweetened chamomile tea about an hour before bedtime. [Be sure to have him use the bathroom right before going to bed,smile] Treat the chamomile tea as medicine (don't add any Sugar to the tea). Cortisol, the stress hormone, increases histamine release which, in turn, produces itching. This is why this particular herb (chamomile) serves to be a good itch reliever. Also, in addition to not using steroids, I wouldn't give zoloft to my nieces; instead, I would opt for increasing the vitamin C intake. You may want to consider this option as well. Again, as with the hydroxyzine, the side effects are just too dangerous. Besides that you don't want to simply cover up the symptom, you want to actually respond to the symptoms message by addressing the deficiency. If you've read my more recent postings, you've probably seen reference to an educational website regarding nutrition and health. I use the particular website, in addition to this one, as a reference guide to natural foods and healing. You may want to take a look at the wholehealthmd.com website for a recipe guide to boost the health of eczema sufferers.
Addressing your water issue is major. If flouride or chlorine is a part of your water system, then this may be one of your son's major instigating factors (I believe that the hydroxyzine is equally offensive). Definitely consider a water purification system to remedy this problem. Also, seriously consider changing your son's toothpaste to a flouride free toothpaste if you haven't already. You may be amazed at the results. If you reside in the U.S., Whole Foods Market is a good place to purchase flouride free toothpaste.
Having your son suffer itchy nights is unbearable and there has already been too much of a delay in response time on my part; therefore, I want to hurry and send this message. In my rush to respond, I may be leaving out something. If I should think of something I forgot, I'll simply post another message. Feel free to ask more questions and pick me apart. I won't hold back any information. Whatever I know, I will freely share it.
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This is a reply to # 6,820First of all, I want to tell you that I am tremendously grateful for your time and advice! And please don't fret about the time frame -- respond as you can. I feel as though we've been fighting a daily battle for several years, and a slight delay in your response won't decrease our stamina any. =)
Your message raised several additional questions, and reminded me of several things I forgot to mention.
• I am intrigued by the idea that the culprit (or at least a player) in our saga might be our water. It *is* truly awful, but I hadn't considered its effects on the *outside* of our bodies. (Well... beyond the fact that I haven't had a "good hair day" since we moved into this house six years ago. =D) I know nothing about water or filtration systems, except the fact that some of them filter with salt... which can become a problem in and of itself. I want to research this, but don't know where to begin. Do you recommend by looking at reverse osmosis... or something else?
• Your point about cortisol is huge, I think. We have noticed that when he gets upset, he starts to scratch. And often, just the suggestion of bedtime itself is enough to upset him. That would explain why he's better off (itch-wise) in our bed, where he prefers to be. Long-term, though, him sleeping in our bed not an acceptable solution, so I'll have to put some effort into making bedtime in HIS bed relaxing and fun. Hmmmm.... =D
• I am also intrigued with the idea that hydroxyzine might be playing a different role than the one we intend it to. It's true that the more he itches at night, the more we give it to him as a "preventative". (It was prescribed for him as an "anti-itch"). I don't mind at all giving it up -- and I think he will be happy to drink tea before bedtime. I also like the idea of increasing his vitamin c intake. (He will, too -- kiwis are among his favorite fruits).
• About 9 months ago, one of his more severe skin breakouts caused something in his rash that look suspiciously like a yeast infection, so our doctor prescribed a round of Diflucan. (We'd tried the "lesser" anti-yeast drugs with his thrush once or twice, to no avail). And last time we were in the office, last month, the doctor said he found no sign of candida re-infestation. When he looked at my son's tounge, he said it looked very clean. "Too clean" he said, and said to be sure to give probiotics.
I'm assuming that you said to elminate cheddar cheese because of the candida. So I also wanted to mention that I make his smoothies with milk and fruits to cut down on the sugar. If I'm to working toward a loose "anti-candida" diet, should we cut out dairy altogether? I could probably substitute rice or soy milk for the cow's milk, and he wouldn't mind at all. The same goes for cheese -- I think the attraction is the cookie cutter shapes we cut them in, not the cheese itself.
• I did read the eczema section on wholehealthmd.com, and am working on finding recipes that will implement some of the foods into our family's diet. We have a Whole Foods that's not too far from us, as well as a HEB Central Market that my son declared "HIS" grocery store. =) I'm making a grocery list that includes many of your suggestions, and we'll make a trip on Wednesday.
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This is a reply to # 6,822Hello Lisa,
The urgency that I feel to respond to the needs of eczema sufferers is the same urgency that drove me to finding the curable route to healing eczema for my nieces that brought them immediate, longterm relief and eczema freedom. It is the part of me that compels me to write these posts. I know that the suffering doesn't have to continue; therefore, the sooner I can put an end to the suffering, the better. My urgency to respond has to do with compassion and a little bit of selfishness on my part. When I hear a story, it causes me actual physical anguish (not able to sleep) until I have released whatever help I can (information about eczema and how to heal) regarding a particular sufferer. Nonetheless, thank you for your patience.
My goal as a layperson (not a doctor) is to get beyond the politics of eczema and to get to the source of eczema. Understanding the skin, the immune system, the eczema symptoms and the deficiencies they represent, and recognizing the allergen/irritants that promote or instigate the eczema suffering is how I went about achieving my goal. However, and referring to the politics behind the suffering, I had to understand that Pharmaceutical companies generate billions of dollars in revenue from the prescribed eczema treatments which actually promote longterm usage due to their promotion of longterm suffering. Therefore, when the doctors would promote a particular product (steroid treatments) and downplay alternative natural treatments, I would weigh their suggestions against that knowledge (billion dollar industry).
The fact that pharmaceutical companies gain lots of money from medications is not a bad thing on its own. Where the problem arises is in the content of the medications and in the fact that these companies hold chairs in colleges and control the curriculum for the medical students. Nutrition as it relates to good health has been almost completely eliminated from such curriculums. Where it is not eliminated, it is downplayed as irrelevant or insignificant regarding health. In the mainstream medical journals, pharmaceutical companies ban or threaten to pull their advertisement space from magazines if alternative or natural cures for healing are mentioned in the same magazine. This knowledge was astonishing to me; however, life (in particular my mother's 30 years of eczema suffering under the conventional types of eczema treatments) made this knowledge easy for me to believe. I knew the devastating affects of these medications first hand and was determined to find alternative, healthier solutions for my nieces. What surprised me was how quickly I received the results. At the same time, the success made me angry that so many were suffering unnecessarily.
I really hate going into the politics behind the suffering and normally don't spend too much time talking about it. I prefer to talk about understanding the eczema symptoms and how to heal the body of the disease. The reason that I've spent the time talking about it here is due to the water issue. Just as big as the politics behind medications is the politics involved in getting to the truth regarding chlorine and flouride in the water. In particular, regarding the hazards of flouride, those companies that stand to lose money by the public gaining knowledge of the dangers that these toxic chemicals produce will do what it takes to dismiss such charges. I'm making you aware of the politics involved regarding these issues simply for the purpose of providing you with understanding as to how such an atmosphere of suffering could result. That said, I will attempt to provide you with more productive information regarding healing your son of eczema.
Regarding the water contaminates, this is definitely a major issue with eczema sufferers and others. The toxic chemicals that I want to alert you to are the chlorine and fluoride. There are articles on this particular website regarding the dangers of fluoride. I want to quote a few points regarding the dangers of these toxic chemicals from the nontoxic.com website:
"Chlorine chemically bonds with proteins in the hair, skin and scalp. Hair can become rough and brittle and lose color. Skin can dry out with itchy, flaky scalp occurring. Chlorine can aggravate sensitive areas in the eyes, nose, throat and lungs."
"Flourine is an element and a gas, never occurring in its free state. In microscopic amounts complexed with other minerals, it is often listed as a trace mineral, a nutrient for human nutrition. THIS IS NOT THE FLOURIDE USED FOR FLOURIDE OR FLOURIDATION. Flouride added to 90% of drinking water is hydrofluoric acid which is a compound of fluorine that is a chemical byproduct of aluminum, steel, cement, phosphate and nuclear weapons manufacturing. Such fluoride is manmade. In this form, fluoride has no nutrient value whatsoever. It is one of the most caustic of industrial chemicals. Fluoride is the active toxin in rat poisons, cockroach powder. Hydrofluoric acid is used to refine high octane gasoline, to make fluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons for freezers and air conditioners, and to manufacture computer screens, fluorescent light bulbs, semiconductors, plastics, herbicides, and toothpaste. It also has the ability to burn flesh to the bone, destroy eyes and sear lungs so that victims drown in their own body fluid. Once in the body, fluoride is a destroyer of human enzymes. It does this by changing their shapes."
To read more about the dangers of chlorine and flouride you can visit the following websites: www.nontoxic.com/nontoxic/chlorine.html & www.mercola.com/2004/jun/9/fluoride_deception.htm
Clean skin is important to healthy skin; therefore daily bathing and the water quality regarding the daily cleansing of the skin is important to address with eczema sufferers. Because the skin is the first line of defense against the elements, daily cleansing of the skin from the effects of those elements is necessary. The dilemma with eczema sufferers is that they are prescribed a reduced bathing requirement (once or twice a week) due to their skin sensitivities. I understand why the recommendation is suggested; however, I also see how the reduced bathing requirement (leaving days of dirt buildup on the skin and producing growth for harmful bacteria/fungus) can produce an eczema problem as well. In my opinion, the best option is to address (through removal) the harmful chemicals found in the water and in harsh soaps. For my nieces, daily bathing was essential in thier healing process. Due to the fact that we live in a rural area and have untreated (no chlorine/fluoride) well water as our water source, our daily cleansing approach proved to be effective in the healing process. Of course if your water contains these toxic chemicals then that approach would not be advisable using that type of water, until filtration has occurred. You can find out more about the water systems at the above referenced nontoxic.com website.
Also, regarding cleansing of the skin, exfoliation is one of the skin's natural means of eliminating bacteria or harmful toxins from the body. This is why your promotion of the exfoliation process for your son proved to yield successful results. I'm assuming that this process is something you implemented on your own research. This is also why I like to encourage parents to trust their instincts more and not be intimidated by a lack of a medical degree. So far, the best medical response to your son's eczema seems to have come from you.
I've given you a lot of information to absorb; therefore, I need to stop here. I will respond to the rest of your questions as a second part to this post. The water issue (due to its chlorine/fluoride introduction to many water systems) is a big issue regarding eczema sufferers and I wanted to make sure that you understood how significant a role it plays. I was made more aware of this fact on a recent stay at my sisters apartment in the city. There, my skin started developing the first stages of eczema, severely drying patches of flaky skin. I immediately knew that the instigating factor was the shower water. She purchases bottled water for cooking and drinking due to the fact that the water isn't suitable for consumption. The irony is that we took showers and baths with the same water thats not suitable for consumption, as if our skin had a nonpermeable surface where the water would just roll off of it as it does the surface of a car. Anyway, as I have said, I've given you a lot of information to read and absorb; therefore I'll give your eyes a break and respond to the rest of your questions on a second posting.
aunty
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This is a reply to # 6,822Hello again,
Regarding the water filtration systems, you want to make sure that the system has the capacity for fluoride removal. The reverse osmosis system by Omni Water Filters claims to have this capacity. You can further research the product at the following website: http://www.omni-water-filters.com/comparing-filters.htm
Doulton Water Filters provide natural (chemical free) water filtration. You can check the system out at the following website: http://doultonusa.com/HTML%20pages/whole-house-iron-sulfates-water-...
Regarding the bedtime dilemma, your son finds comfort or safety in sleeping in his parents bed, not because of the bed; but rather, because of his parents. A solution to making him more comfortable with the idea of sleeping in his own bed is that you and your husband join him in his bedroom at bedtime and keep him company until he falls asleep. He'll feel more relaxed just knowing that you are with him in his bedroom. Make going to his room an exciting adventure for you and your husband. Not only will having his parents with him de-stress him, but your excitement or joy will help to alleviate his fears and make him feel even more special than I know you already make him feel.
Regarding the hydroxyzine before bedtime and throughout the night, because these drugs come with side effects (like an itchy rash), they can and often do cause more harm than good. This is why I refer you to the natural alternatives. Vitamin C is a natural anti-histamine. Also, chamomile, lavender, aloe, comfrey, witch hazel, and colloidal oatmeal have natural anti-itch healing properties as well. You can add these items, in oil form, to his bath for soothing relief. Vitamin E oil is also excellent for providing soothing, healing relief to the skin. I highly recommend the Burt's Bees Vitamin E Bath Oil. A caution with the chamomile tea is to make sure that it is caffeine free.
Regarding the candida, you are correct. I did suggest the chedder cheese removal because of the candida manifestation. Initially, I would just remove the chedder cheese. Soymilk caused a major allergic reaction in my middle niece; and rice promoted constipation (which in turn, promoted eczema breakout) in my nieces. My nieces do drink milk (cow's milk) and still do eat rice; however, the rice is eaten with chicken and brocolli on occasion. The key is balance. Since you referred to substituting the cow's milk with soy or rice, I made the assumption that you were referring to more of a rice cereal than a dinner rice. Quaker Oatmeal has a variety of flavored oatmeals that may serve to be a good breakfast alternative as well. The main thing is to restore balance. It seems that you have gotten the thrush/candida under control; therefore, I wouldn't make the milk switch yet. Milk provides the calcium and vitamin D needed for good bone growth and health, therefore I would take the small step with cheese removal to observe the results before changing the milk altogether. Like I said, it's a matter of balance. It could be an issue of too much of one thing (dairy) and not enough of the other (fiber).
It's so funny that your son claims a store to be his. My niece makes that same claim about Whole Foods Market. Speaking of which, be sure to check out the fluoride free toothpaste for children when you visit Whole Foods. It is more expensive than the more popular commercial brands of toothpaste; but weighing the risk, it is well worth the cost.
Please keep me posted regarding your son's health
aunty
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This is a reply to # 6,824Whew! You're right -- you've given me a LOT of information. And another thing, too: hope, for the first time in months. (We've always steadily worked toward my son's healing, but lately, more often than not, it has felt like we're wandering in the dark.) Your posts have given us a new direction in which to stride purposefully, and I am tremendously grateful.
Here's the current plan of attack:
IMMEDIATE (already implemented)
* Dietary changes. (Eliminate fries, gumballs, and Sprite. Add dark green vegetables and more sources of vitamin C).
* Discontinue hydroxyzine and zyrtek.
* Switch to flouride-free toothpaste
IN PROGRESS
* Make bedtime fun. Last night it was "storytime in the bathtub by candlelight", (which worked fabulously), and my husband and I brainstormed to come up with a few more ideas for if/when that one gets old.
* Research water treatment. I have begun by requesting an updated water report from our utilities district, and am in the process of reading through the links you sent. I expect that this will be a major purchase for us, and so I want to be thorough in my research to ensure our decision is a wise one.
LONG-TERM
* Implement water treatment.
I expected that some of the changes would be more difficult than they have been:
* My first attempt at adding dark green veggies was two nights ago at dinner. I chose steamed brussel sprouts, with a little butter, because they are my favorite. My son said, "Mommy, these are SWEET! Can we have them tomorrow?" Success!
* We already had a tube of flouride-free toothpaste, it'd just gotten pushed aside in favor of one with Winnie the Pooh on the package. Winnie disappeared, and my son probably won't notice.
*Putting away the "drugs" has been a relief. I didn't realize how much I dreaded giving him medicine every night until I don't have to do it anymore.
THANK YOU for your time and your wisdom. I fully expect to see positive changes as a result of your advice, and will let you know as soon as I do.
May God bless you...
--Lisa
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This is a reply to # 6,818Dear Lisa,
I was reading your post.
I have a 3 1/2 year old who has been having skin problems lately.
When he was younger and teething, he would drool a lot and would have severe rashes on his chest. We got a particulary good doctor once who realized that it was yeast (we are military and move around a lot and get different doctors all the time). She told us to put yeast infection cream (monostat) on it. It went away.
Just this past winter, he has developed rashes all over his body, especially after bathing or going swimming (we have not let him go swimming this month). He screams when he gets lotion on it, but none of them have helped long-term (for more than a few hours).
We just went to the doctor who prescribed Elidel, a non-steroidal creme (I haven't tried it on him yet).
I suspect that this rash may be from yeast, but I did not mention it to the doctor because I was afraid that he would prescribe something that I wouldn't want to use and my husband would make me put it on him.
Anyway, my point is (sorry this is so long) that I noticed that you are giving your son olive leaf extract, which I heard can really help with yeast/fungus. I was researching the different brands and I was wondering what kind you give your son and how you get him to take it? The different brands seem to all say that their extraction methods are the best and everyone else's brand is terrible, etc. I was thinking of ordering a tincture, but I didn't know if the taste of the grain alcohol would prevent my son from taking it; he is a very picky eater.
Also, I was wondering if you have found any natural anti-inflammitory creams or oils? Our doctor said that the lotions we were using were ineffective because they were not anti-inflammitory. I have been looking at Copaiba Oil as a possibility.
If you have any suggestions for me, I would appreciate it. I'm sorry to take up your time.
Thanks,
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This is a reply to # 6,828Hi, Tina!
I'm on my way out of town for the weekend, and just got your message. I can't respond in detail now, but I wanted to give you a little information off the top of my head.
I'd never heard olive leaf extract before my doctor prescribed it in December,. So I'm pretty new to all its uses, and don't know if it would be useful for your son or not. Ours is in capsule form, and came from my doctor. It is by Segate Products. It looks like you can purchase it on the web here: http://www.seagateproducts.com/olive-leaf-extract.html
My son easily swallows it whole with water or a smoothie.
From what you described, it really does sound like your son has a problem with yeast. Mine did, too. A web search with the terms "candida" and "toddler" may give you a wealth of information and perhaps a place to start.
Good luck!
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