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Thistle

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I have been scarce here as I continue to try to deal with DD2's severe eczema. It seems no matter what we do, we can't get rid of it. She's miserable, and so am I, especially with all of the diet restrictions. I keep researching and trying, but I am at wit's end.

Combine that with CRAZY mornings now that I have 2 kids to get to daycare every day, and there just hasn't been time for pictures either.

My sister did help me stay strong and NOT buy two cardigans, however, even if they would be easy and work appropriate.

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Alassë

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I'm so sorry the eczema problem is continuing, Thistle.

Sveta

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I am so sorry to hear your little one still has that problem. Sending healing vibes your way!

AM

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So sorry to hear this. Did you look into diatomaceous earth?

Angie

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Oh sweet, Thistle. I'm sorry. I wish we could be of more help to you. Know that we are here whenever you need us. Much love to you, and hang in there with your baby's eczema.

Inge

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That's awful, Thistle, your poor baby-(( I really hope this can get sorted soon. Hang in there, sweet lady!!

jackiec

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I am so sorry the eczema is continuing. Diet restrictions are SO exhausting. I hope DD2 gets some relief soon. Hang in there

DonnaF

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Poor baby; poor you. I wonder if there's anything at child care that's the source of the irritation since I know you've been so diligent at home. It is such a relatively short time, but is she any better Sunday night as compared to Friday evening?

Summer

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Thistle, is there an eczema help group where you live? Being able to talk with other sufferers, or parents can lighten the load a little. I'm so sorry that you and your poor baby are having to cope with all this.

Thistle

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DonnaF - she goes off the steroid cream on Friday, and its back by Monday. However, she is worse during the week at daycare. She gets it on her face and she doesn't get it there at home. You'd think if it was food, this wouldn't be the case, but it could also be something with the pumping or the washing of pumping gear, I suppose.

catgirl

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Oh, Thistle! My siblings had bad eczema. My mom gave them baths with oatmeal-based stuff and used Aquaphor on their skin for years. I know the battle and the exhaustion. Hang in there...

Caro in Oz

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My thoughts are with you & hoping the solution is near

Lucy

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Oh, that's not good at all. It's horrible to know she is suffering, and you are doing everything you can to prevent it!
It is strange that it would worsen during the week. Could the temperature at daycare be different, as that can sometimes worsen skin conditions? Or does your diet change from work days to weekend?
At this stage you probably don't need more questions, but some answers.
I really feel for you!

Beth Ann

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So sorry to hear you're still struggling with health issues for DD2! Sometimes taking care of little ones is so full of challenges! Hoping and praying that your medical team can help you find a solution that works for your family!

deb

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Poor baby and poor you. I hope you find a solution soon.

Adelfa

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There's nothing worse than seeing your child hurting. I am so sorry. As I've mentioned I've been through it with my own DD2. It's tough.

TraceyLiz65

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Household water filtration system for showers and washing machines.. I know that this has helped some kids with skin issues as my husband is in the business.

harmonica

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I'm so sorry, Thistle. Eczema is a struggle. I'll send a PM. *hugs*

kerry

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Poor sweet thing. Eczema is so tricky and not fun! I'm sure you feel at your wits end having tried everything. I hope the next and best solution to her flare ups is right around the corner. Hugs to you and to her. Don't you just wish you could have it for her?

Thistle

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I am exhausted. The massive diet restrictions (not allowed any of the 7 major allergens), washing and rewashing everything in real soap, changing out our shampoo as well, and still it keeps coming back. No, its not as severe as it was, but that could be as much due to the creams we use on her than finding the root cause.

It is even harder as DH does what ask him, but he doesn't see it as so much of an issue. He's never had hives or eczema so he doesn't get it.

I got an appointment for her at the end of the month with a pediatric dermatologist. While our pediatrician has been trying, I feel like this needs more as none of his suggestions have worked and he really doesn't have any more.

Summer

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I'm so glad that you have an appointment with a dermatologist. You've tried just about everything, but there are always more triggers out there, and it may be impossible to avoid all of them. If the specialist can get your baby on a regime that will contain the worst of the symptoms, things should be much better for all of you, but it may be trial and error for a while.

I know how exhausting and frustrating all this is for you, and can only wish you well as you search for a solution. Meanwhile, you can always use us as a sounding board when things get tough. Take care.

RoseandJoan

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Oh Thistle, I know how difficult this is for you, my youngest daughter was nearly hospitalised with her eczema when she was four years old, we tried four strengths of steroid cream as well as a tacrolimus ointment and nothing was working.

What finally worked for Emmy was applying steroids, followed by a mix of epiderm and ichthammol before applying a full bandage suit. It took months of perseverance but she has not had a flare up of that nature since.

I sincerely hope the specialist finds the right solution for your daughter soon.

Oh and one more thought, how are daycare wiping your daughters face?

Debbie

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I am so glad that you got an appointment with the dermatologist.
Eczema is a serious issue and a specialist should be able to help. By chance is she taking anything for asthma? When my daughter was about 6 months old they put her on a new medication and eczema appeared. It took months before they figured it out.

Adelfa

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I too am glad you have an appt with the dermatologist. When you just can't find the root cause, addressing the symptoms can help so much.

KikiG

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Do the day care workers wash their hands with allergenic soap or use hand sanitizer? Do they wear gloves, and could it be latex triggered? I spent a ton of time at day care nursing my youngest son, and the day care workers moved the babies around a lot--tummy time to boppy to swing to bouncy chair to crib to mirror. (And that was when I realized they did a much better job of taking care of infants than I knew how to!) I'm sure you are sending her sheets with her so her crib at daycare is good, but is there a sheet from home between her and every surface she is on all day?

rachylou

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Good sister!!

Hey, you know, my younger brother had eczema for years - don't pressure yourself, ok? Ok.

Thistle

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KikiG - I hadn't thought about the latex gloves!! And yes, they do wear them to change diapers, etc.

For cleaning solution, they use 1 tbls of bleach mixed with a whole bunch of water, and then change it out each week.

I will investigate their soap tomorrow, but that might be it too. I was so careful at home, and I did bring her in her own crib sheets, and her own blanket, changed fresh daily, but I hadn't thought about their hands and soap.

Anonymous

I'm so sorry to hear about this, Thistle. As I told you earlier, my oldest daughter had severe eczema that she eventually outgrew at age 7. Back when she was a baby (over 30 years ago--yikes!) I didn't know about all this allergy stuff. I do know that we tried all kinds of creams and ointments. It was Hell. I know you're doing everything you can, with a lot of information at your disposal. I sincerely hope you can get to the root of the problem and soon. Who knows if it's a food allergy or a contact dermatitis thing or whatever. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Feel free to PM me if you need someone to chat with. I may not be of much help, but I'm a great listener. Take care.

Eliza

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Thistle- sending you all good thoughts. Sorry for what you and the little one are going through with this. It is so stressful. Glad you have an appointment with a specialist. I have found that can make all the difference. Hang in there and take good care of you, too. I know how fast moms go to the bottom of the list when things come up with the kids.

Anonymous

I don't know if this will help or not. Back a while ago, I watched various episodes of BBC's "Food Hospital" program. I remember one episode where they were able to significantly clear up a little boy's eczema. Just now I found an article related to that:

https://www.patrickholford.com.....-arthritis

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