I don't know what I'm going to do. This is only the second day that the weather has been cool and I am going crazy with itching and bothersome seams and labels in my clothes. Even the seams in my pajamas are causing me to be uncomfortable. The nightgown I wore last night had shoulder seams. Now the skin on my shoulders is sore. My dermatologist just tells me to put cream on. I'd be using a jar of cream every day! Does anyone else have these problems? What can I do? I'll never make it through the winter. Maybe I could come and live with one of you in Florida, lol?
Hello Rosie,
This sounds familiar to me. I didn't realise till recently how much clothes affected Fibro. Just thought it was me being weird! Not sure about the weather changes yet, I guess I have that to come. It started with wearing bras, and I had to take them off as soon as I got home. Then I noticed that any item of clothing that was tight or heavy was troublesome. Immediately I got home had to get into my pjs. I am now gradually changing things in my wardrobe to things that have a soft touch, are light and quite loose. Only way to go I reckon!
Take care, Anne
try your PJs inside out. might be more comfy for you.
hope you are ok.
Lynn
Rosie said:
This itching happens every year when the weather gets cold. My skin must dryout and that's what causes the problem. Thanks for replying to my "rant". Maybe living in a nudest camp would help, lol.
AnneV said:Hello Rosie,
This sounds familiar to me. I didn't realise till recently how much clothes affected Fibro. Just thought it was me being weird! Not sure about the weather changes yet, I guess I have that to come. It started with wearing bras, and I had to take them off as soon as I got home. Then I noticed that any item of clothing that was tight or heavy was troublesome. Immediately I got home had to get into my pjs. I am now gradually changing things in my wardrobe to things that have a soft touch, are light and quite loose. Only way to go I reckon!
Take care, Anne
I did turn my pj's inside out last night. It helped. Now, if only I could wear all of my clothes inside out!
I try to find really soft clothing. In the winter, I wear as much fleece as I can get away with, it is very soft. I also wear a lot of lightweight cotton. My clothes sometimes irritate my skin as well and I agree it is annoying. As soon as I get home, I usually change into my more comfy clothes. Hugs.
Hi, Rosie. I use Eucerin dry skin body wash in my showers during winter. It comes in a gold bottle and is made with some kind of oil. It helps me alot with dry itchy winter skin. You should also not take too hot of a bath as really hot water dries skin. Argan Oil in baths or as a lotion or wash also works great too.
Hope you find some relief, hon.
Laurie
Cotton is the key to my comfort and sanity. Also, this last year, I discovered a wonderful product called “body butter”; it’s like cream, but better. I have psoriasis and have tried every cream, ointment, lotion, oil, grease known to man, and this is my favorite. There are a number of companies that make them, and it doesn’t seem to matter whAt brand it is. Currently, I use one from a mail order company called Melaleuca. It’s really nice stuff. Makes my skin soft and smells good. Also, I use a shower oil before drying off from the shower. Neutrogena has a nice shower oil, but it’s pricey. My local pharmacy has a store brand and it works well too. So I use the oil while still wet from shower and pat dry, then put on the body butter. I hope you get some comfort soon. 