Skin allergy. Fibromyalgia. Giving up for now.

[DebiB]

I would suggest going to an allergist.

My last allergy test about 2 years ago did not how any allergies except environmental. I've been treated for environmental allergies since the age of 5. I have gotten more sensitive to latex and other adhesives in recent years. My skin reacts similarly with any medical adhesive as it is with the masks.

Regarding the sulfates, etc., I do not use sulfates in any body care products, to include shampoo. I have minimal chemicals in my home at all. I actually teach essential oil classes for making a variety of all natural products.

[chunkyfrog]

Allergies are weird; they can suddenly get worse or you can get a brand new one
for no reason whatsoever. It happens all the time. See an allergist.

[BlackSpinner]

I actually teach essential oil classes for making a variety of all natural products.

Natural does not mean allergy free. poison Ivy is all natural, so is hemlock and belladonna.

I react to lavender and most "floral" essential oils.

[Soothest Sleep]

I have now had 5 separate types of masks cause skin irritation, . . .

Newby here, also using the Wisp headgear, and was also getting some pressure marks/irritation from the mask (I sleep on my side, too). I noticed in archived posts that others have had success using lanolin (Lansinoh) on the skin to ease the irritation, and it has worked for me, too. Have you tried it?

I do not know about living with fibromyalgia, so don't know whether this would suit you, but thought I would mention the lanolin for your consideration.

regards,

[ChicagoGranny]

Is there a fibro/dermatological link I'm unaware of?

Skin problems are common with fibro.

As many as 50 – 80 percent of individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia will develop skin problems, including rashes.

The typical rash associated with fibromyalgia syndrome is red and can be flat or raised and bumpy. In some cases there is also itchiness, soreness or a crawling sensation. The exact cause of fibromyalgia rash is unknown, but scientists suggest fibromyalgia causes an immune reaction that makes the skin more sensitive.

http://www.fibromyalgiasyndrome.co.uk/s ... drome.html

[DebiB]

Natural does not mean allergy free. poison Ivy is all natural, so is hemlock and belladonna.

I react to lavender and most "floral" essential oils.

Very true. However I've had no other kinds of issues with any of the products I use.

[DebiB]

I noticed in archived posts that others have had success using lanolin (Lansinoh) on the skin to ease the irritation, and it has worked for me, too. Have you tried it?

Yep. I'd been using it when this latest skin issue developed. My nose is still a mess.

[DebiB]

Is there a fibro/dermatological link I'm unaware of?

Skin problems are common with fibro.

As many as 50 – 80 percent of individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia will develop skin problems, including rashes.

The typical rash associated with fibromyalgia syndrome is red and can be flat or raised and bumpy. In some cases there is also itchiness, soreness or a crawling sensation. The exact cause of fibromyalgia rash is unknown, but scientists suggest fibromyalgia causes an immune reaction that makes the skin more sensitive.

http://www.fibromyalgiasyndrome.co.uk/s ... drome.html

Thank you! I had no idea. I've never experienced what's described there, just the reactions with the masks and some acne/cystic acne in a couple areas of my face.