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Dry skin
I have had dry eyes and mouth for years because of other meds I take for allergies but now my skin is horribly dry. Could it be from the Elmiron, Atarax, or Elavil? I have tried everything, dry skin all over. I sell Avon and have tried everything they have plus raided CVS's travel size lotions to see if any of their's worked. My hand are the worst and I have a bad nervous habit of tearing the dry skin off around my nails. Anyone have this problem and what works for you? frown
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Marsha
Meds:
For IC;
Elmiron-100mg 2 twice a day
Hydroxyzine(generic Atarax)-25mg one at night
Amitriptyline(generic Elavil)-25mg 2 at night,1 in morning if needed
Enablex-15mg once a day
Pyridium-200mg 1 every 8 hours as needed
Levsin-1 every 4-6 hours as needed
Ultracet(tramadol+acetaminophen)37.5mg- 1-2 every 6 hours as needed for pain
Other meds;
Relafen 500mg-1 tab twice a day for arthritis pain
Cymbalta-60mg 1 tab onc a day
Prilosec OTC
Zyrtec OTC
Diagnosis's:
Severe IC(of course)
Degenerative Disc disease
Carpal Tunnel
TMJ
Personality Disorder(with borderline features)-anxiety/depression/panic attacks
Osteoarthritis-right hip -
It could be a problem with the soap you are using to bathe --- the only thing I can use is Neutrogena, which is very mild. Also, I know we are conditioned to shower every day, but if I do my skin would fall off totally --- so I have gone to an every other day schedule.
I do suggest you talk to your physician about your dry skin.
Sending healing thoughts,
DonnaStay safe
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Thanks Donna. I ask my docs about everything else and haven't even thought of mentioning my dry skin. jester
Marsha
Meds:
For IC;
Elmiron-100mg 2 twice a day
Hydroxyzine(generic Atarax)-25mg one at night
Amitriptyline(generic Elavil)-25mg 2 at night,1 in morning if needed
Enablex-15mg once a day
Pyridium-200mg 1 every 8 hours as needed
Levsin-1 every 4-6 hours as needed
Ultracet(tramadol+acetaminophen)37.5mg- 1-2 every 6 hours as needed for pain
Other meds;
Relafen 500mg-1 tab twice a day for arthritis pain
Cymbalta-60mg 1 tab onc a day
Prilosec OTC
Zyrtec OTC
Diagnosis's:
Severe IC(of course)
Degenerative Disc disease
Carpal Tunnel
TMJ
Personality Disorder(with borderline features)-anxiety/depression/panic attacks
Osteoarthritis-right hipComment
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Hello,
I've had very dry skin since I started taking Elavil & Ditropan. (I guess the good news is - no more acne!)
I now use the Pink bar of Dove soap & the Keri Advanced Moisture therapy Extra Dry Skin lotion. I tried a bunch of other lotions first & this one worked best for me. I got so tired of buying lotions that didn't help & wasting $, I started asking friends & family if I could just try what they were using and found this one!!
Good luck, hope that helps
Kadi
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Current treatments:
-IC diet
-Elavil 50mg at night
-Continuous use birth control pills (4-5 periods/year)
-Heparin/Marcaine/Sodium Bicarb home instills at night 3-4x per week, more often if needed
-Pyridium if needed,
-Pain medicine at bedtime daily, as needed during the day several times per week
-Antibiotic when doing an instillation to prevent UTI
-Colace & SmartFiber to treat chronic constipation from meds, Fleet enema as needed
-Dye Free Benadryl 50 mg at bedtime
-"Your Pace Yoga: Relieving Pelvic Pain" dvd, walking, treadmill at gym
-Managing stress= VERY important!
-Fur therapy: Hugging the cat!
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