skin rash

[RobinN]

I do seem to have developed a rash. I'm guessing from the magnesium I am taking.

Perhaps a different type would agree with you more


Note: I moved these posts from the 'cure for epilepsy'/magnesium thread as it is an off-topic tangent. -Bernard

[Shelley]

I don't recall seeing a rash listed as a possible consequence of taking too much magnesium. Are you also experiencing loose stools (which is a consequence of taking too much magnesium)?

No, my stools are not really loose. Daily and plentiful, yes. Loose as in runny and chronic, no. The very loose stuff came when I tried the epsom salts. I found a mixture of ionic magnesium (with ionic calcium and etc) at H.E.B. I seem to be able to tolerate that well, tho' it is only 300 mg of everything important. I also supplement with occasional walnut munchies.
I have no idea as to why I itch, but it is driving me crazy. (oops, sorry, my bad. I'm there already-according to some people).

[RobinN]

Possibly an excess of yeast internally?
You could reduce all breads and fruits for a while, because yeast feeds on this. Increase good bacteria with probiotics and or biotin.
Antibiotics can increase yeast. Yeast loves to feed on bacterial die off.

Just a suggestion

Also, I would do some personal research, because much of what I have found says to take your cal and magnesium at different times of the day.

[Shelley]

The only bread I eat is the quick pbj for breakfast. I try to avoid all breads for the rest of the day.
Now that I think about it, I guess I may need to see if drinking the occasional beer will cause a breakout. Sometimes, I think it is the soap not being rinsed out of my laundry thoroughly.
We shall see.

[Bernard]

... Sometimes, I think it is the soap not being rinsed out of my laundry thoroughly. ...

Try an extra rinse cycle. Also, don't use fabric softener or dryer sheets (if you are using a dryer instead of line drying).

[RobinN]

I am not sure it is that far off topic Bernard.

http://www.drugs.com/sfx/magnesium-side-effects.html

Rash can be a side effect but perhaps there is more to it.
Occasionally supplements can increase yeast production in the body. It all is interconnected.

[brain]

Sometimes, I think it is the soap not being rinsed out of my laundry thoroughly.
We shall see.

It would be a good idea to phone your County
or City water system to find out the hardness
(or softness) of your water.

If you use a water softener - you might want
to turn it DOWN at the settings.

And final note: It is NOT necessary to use much
soap in your laundry / wash as one is lead to
believe! Using MORE soap isn't going to get your
clothes any cleaner, it actually will be destructive
to your garments and wear it out as well as leaving
soap residue in your clothing as well as developing
rashes and itchiness. You may want to switch
brands of soap. Liquid soap is better than powdered
soap; but if you must use powdered soap, put that
in the wash first (unless you are at a Laundromat
and use double or triple loaders, put less than the
usual amount than what is implied) and allow the
tub to be at least half full before putting garments
in the tub.

ALSO of important note: never pack your washer
tub full (whether it's front loader or top loader),
because it doesn't enable the washing of the clothes
to agitate properly, and plus, during the spin and
rinse cycles, the soap will not all come out.

If you MUST use fabric softener - there are such
those available: unscented ones and those for
sensitive skins as well.

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Both my son and I are sensitive to soap, so it's
been a trial and error, and we ARE heavily dependent
on fabric softener due to the extreme hardness and
chemicals in our water system, the fabric softener
removes that excessiveness out of there, or other-
wise we would be scratching ourselves to death and
both my son and I would develop rashes and I would
develop yeast infections.

Since learning this years ago from our Family Doctor,
we've not had any problems; except through some
hard and tight times when I had no choice but to
revert to some "El Cheapo" laundry soap, and we
paid dearly for it ... scratch, scratch, itch, itch, rashes...

Bah-Humbug!




Moreover, it would be strongly recommended to
discuss this first with your County/City Water Systems
and then consult with your Doctor. It would even help
to go to various Brand Name websites and contacting
them for some "free samples" (whether by phoning them
via toll-free number or they may have some fill-in forms
where you can obtain one online) - and learn from trial
and error before you buy. It would be a good idea to
discuss this with your Doctor.

It is NOT unusual for people to be allergic or have
reactions to soap - whether bar, liquid, or powdered
soap - used from hand washing, showers, or laundry!
Even NORMAL people experience this!

[Shelley]

I usually do put my laundry thru the entire next cycle to rinse my clothes out. I also quit using softner a while ago. But I am guilty of cramming my washer by one or two extra pair of jeans.
I have also come to realize that perhaps some of the t-shirts I have washed before the double wash may contain some soap.
I think I may have become sensitive to soap when my former roommate used so much soap, that the clothes would be able to stand on there own in the corner by themselves. I did rewash my stuff with plain water, but I did start to break out.
I am also going to keep track of beer and rashes. I was too tired last night to begin the test, but beer is a yeasty beasty isn't it?

[Bernard]

... beer is a yeasty beasty isn't it?

Yes.

[brain]

SHELLEY?

ONE QUESTION: Does your Roomy use Starch?
Some people do, especially on their LAST LOAD,
for blue jeans, work clothing, shirts, etc - which
they just hang up and iron at home (if at a
laundromat) - and others may put into a dryer to
let it dry for a bit before ironing.

Starch can cause people to itch and break out
rashes as well as develop allergic reactions.

[brain]

Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, and some specific Dairy
Products - not just bread - can cause yeast infection and
believe it or not - RASHES TOO!

This also includes Goat and Sheep's milk cheese!

While I can't have Bacterial type cheese, ie: Bleu Cheese
for example; those can be triggers as well!

It does not matter if it is "Whole, Skim, or even Diet",
they contain these cultures in there, which are the
trigger factors.

Limiting your intake / consumption will reduce the problem.

[Shelley]

I moved out a long time ago as there was an increase in drugs being used. I want no part of that garbage.
I have given up all dairy, except for the occasional ice cream. And that is less than once a month.
I don't use starch. Don't like it.
I think that because I have idiot co-workers who see my face break out due to allergies, then continue to use perfume. I think it's the stress. I think that this stress is the cause of my increase in seizures. I started thinking of the morons this morning. I started itching like crazy.