Itchy! Arrrrrrgggghhhhhhh!
Jan 4th 2013, 8:30 pm
#61
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Re: Itchy! Arrrrrrgggghhhhhhh!
Not sure on that one. All I know it that I've had really dry skin on my hands on and off for about 10 years now. The only time it went away was when I left the UK for a year to travel. Landed in Rio de Janeiro, it cleared up and disappeared until I landed back in the UK 13 months later, then it was back within 2 weeks! Think it's the cold damp air. I'm off to live in New Zealand at the end of the month, my doc reckons it'll improve when I get there 
Jan 4th 2013, 8:33 pm
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Jan 4th 2013, 8:36 pm
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Re: Itchy! Arrrrrrgggghhhhhhh!
Take vitamin B12.
Jan 4th 2013, 8:39 pm
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Re: Itchy! Arrrrrrgggghhhhhhh!
Although one thing I did used to get in the UK was joint pain I have hypermobility. In the UK on a scale of 1 to 10 I would be in the region of 7 in discomfort since moving to Canada generally it's at a 2 out of 10.
I still have bad days over here but it's not nearly as bad as it was.
I was told by my Dr. that the pain/discomfort is very similar to that of which someone with arthritis would suffer so I'm wondering if there are others who can report the same?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypermobility
Jan 4th 2013, 8:51 pm
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Re: Itchy! Arrrrrrgggghhhhhhh!
Me neither.
Although one thing I did used to get in the UK was joint pain I have hypermobility. In the UK on a scale of 1 to 10 I would be in the region of 7 in discomfort since moving to Canada generally it's at a 2 out of 10.
I still have bad days over here but it's not nearly as bad as it was.
I was told by my Dr. that the pain/discomfort is very similar to that of which someone with arthritis would suffer so I'm wondering if there are others who can report the same?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypermobility
Although one thing I did used to get in the UK was joint pain I have hypermobility. In the UK on a scale of 1 to 10 I would be in the region of 7 in discomfort since moving to Canada generally it's at a 2 out of 10.
I still have bad days over here but it's not nearly as bad as it was.
I was told by my Dr. that the pain/discomfort is very similar to that of which someone with arthritis would suffer so I'm wondering if there are others who can report the same?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypermobility
Jan 5th 2013, 6:45 pm
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Re: Itchy! Arrrrrrgggghhhhhhh!
Thanks for the advice. I am going to look so attractive at bedtime! Hey ho....if it means we both get a good night of sleep, I guess I'll just have to slather it all on and sleep in a dustbin bag 
Do people on the pacific side suffer so much, with it being more wet? Perhaps we should all move there!
Do people on the pacific side suffer so much, with it being more wet? Perhaps we should all move there!
My husband moved to Vancouver Island in July. He had mild eczema on his hands at home. Since moving here, whether it's the water or the environment, he has had no problems with his skin. We (the kids and myself) arrived in October and no one has itched yet. Until reading this thread.....when it's like chatting about headlice and then everyone itches
Jan 5th 2013, 10:27 pm
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Re: Itchy! Arrrrrrgggghhhhhhh!
Hi
My husband moved to Vancouver Island in July. He had mild eczema on his hands at home. Since moving here, whether it's the water or the environment, he has had no problems with his skin. We (the kids and myself) arrived in October and no one has itched yet. Until reading this thread.....when it's like chatting about headlice and then everyone itches
My husband moved to Vancouver Island in July. He had mild eczema on his hands at home. Since moving here, whether it's the water or the environment, he has had no problems with his skin. We (the kids and myself) arrived in October and no one has itched yet. Until reading this thread.....when it's like chatting about headlice and then everyone itches
(seriously hoping your username is infact Still Game Jack and Victor, or this was completely pointless
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Jan 7th 2013, 6:03 pm
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Re: Itchy! Arrrrrrgggghhhhhhh!
Hello BE peops!
Since winter started I'm so flipping itchy, it's driving me insane! My scalp is on fire too! I've tried all the creams/shampoos/conditioners for dry/extra dry skin but still....I ITCH! Does anybody else suffer from this since they arrived here? I feel like Nitty flippin' Nora! I definitely don't have nits or fleas
but wondered if a kindly soul might be able to advise whether this is (a) normal (or should I see a doc), or (b) if it is, give me some tips to alleviate this wretched itching.
Thanks!
Since winter started I'm so flipping itchy, it's driving me insane! My scalp is on fire too! I've tried all the creams/shampoos/conditioners for dry/extra dry skin but still....I ITCH! Does anybody else suffer from this since they arrived here? I feel like Nitty flippin' Nora! I definitely don't have nits or fleas
but wondered if a kindly soul might be able to advise whether this is (a) normal (or should I see a doc), or (b) if it is, give me some tips to alleviate this wretched itching. Thanks!
I was an Olay fan but it just doesn't cut it here.I use Argan oil now and it's been brilliant.
Using oil is way way better for you than moisturizers.
Good luck with all your experiments! J
Jan 8th 2013, 3:13 pm
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Re: Itchy! Arrrrrrgggghhhhhhh!
Hi Dotty - I have full sympathy! During my first Jan/Feb here in Calgary I thought my face was going to fall off I was an Olay fan but it just doesn't cut it here.
I use Argan oil now and it's been brilliant.
Using oil is way way better for you than moisturizers.
Good luck with all your experiments! J
I was an Olay fan but it just doesn't cut it here.I use Argan oil now and it's been brilliant.
Using oil is way way better for you than moisturizers.
Good luck with all your experiments! J
Not sure if I prefer the winter itch or the summer sweats! Actually, both are very unpleasant, doesn't do much for looking your best!
Jan 8th 2013, 5:52 pm
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Re: Itchy! Arrrrrrgggghhhhhhh!
certainly doesn't ..... gets worse as you get older too! Not enough oil in the world........J
Jan 8th 2013, 5:57 pm
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Re: Itchy! Arrrrrrgggghhhhhhh!
I have always had dry and itchy skin to some extent but yes so much worse in Calgary. A good humidifier should really help.
We have had a humidifier in the bedroom since we got here but recently got a better one and put old one in the bonus room. The bonus room was famous for static shocks, big bad ass static shocks We played paper/scissor/stone to see who would have to turn the TV off. We even had a pole to use to flick light switches. Well no more, the addition of the humidifier in the room has totally fixed the problem!!
We have had a humidifier in the bedroom since we got here but recently got a better one and put old one in the bonus room. The bonus room was famous for static shocks, big bad ass static shocks
We played paper/scissor/stone to see who would have to turn the TV off. We even had a pole to use to flick light switches. Well no more, the addition of the humidifier in the room has totally fixed the problem!!