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Itch under breast & breast feeding (eczema?)

I am currently breastfeeding my 6 month old son and now have started to get a second flare up of 'eczema'. I went to a dermatologist during the first flare up in September in which she diagnosed it was eczema.

ID: twinkletoes
Age: 31 years
Sex: Female
Single/Married: Married with 2 year old son and 6 month old son
Job: Laboratory Manager
Country: United States
climate: Winter - Cold,dry, Summer - Hot, humid

Fasting Vitals taken 12/13/2012:
Weight: 168 lbs
Height: 5 ft 3 inches
BMI – 29.8
Systolic – 98
Diastolic – 60
Pulse – 64
Cholesterol: 151 mg/dL
HDL – 84
TC/HDL – 1.8
LDL – 55 mg/dL
Trigs – 59mg/dL
Blood Sugar before meal - 92

Thyroid functioning results: NEED TO UPDATE WITH MY RESULTS
T3- ng/dl (Normal)
T4 - ng/di (Normal)
TSH- nIU/ml (Normal)

Explain in details the chief complaints?


My symptoms:
itching, red patches of skin - right now underneath and on the side of my breasts (previously it started this way and then spread to under arms, back of legs, inner thighs, butt)
a lot of hair loss
dandruff - now dry and flaky, but previously it was thick, yellowish and scaly
seems to be worse at night or when warm
Cannot seem to focus mentally

After having my baby I have not liked strong onion or garlic flavors because it leaves a strong taste in my mouth overnight.

I did have a lipoma removed from the side of my abdomen in September as well.

The dermatologist prescribed a topical treatment, and it eventually went away after the first outbreak. But I would prefer something to correct the problem.

I would also like to note that I am exclusively breast feeding my 6 month old son. He had cradle cap that I have removed with olive oil and also has had issues with bowel movements since he was a little over a month old. He is on a probiotic. His bowel movements have improved within the last two months. He is now going unassisted (without a suppository or anal stimulation with a q-tip). He has went every 4-6 days by himself.

Also to note - my 2 year old son has eczema on his knees, behind his knees, elbows. It started when he was about 18 months old and was pretty bad over the summer.

Before having my second son in July 2012 I had never had eczema. I have looked into Sulphur but don't know if it is safe while breastfeeding. Also I do not know what dose or if this is the correct direction.

What is the duration of illness: First seen September 2012. Lasted approximately 8 weeks. Started again December 27, 2012 (now 1+ week later).

Desire sweets/sour/salt :Sweet, salt and carbs.

Thirst: I feel thirsty at times but try to drink a lot of water due to nursing. Drink 2-4 liters water every day.

Tongue and Taste: Tongue Clear, Taste is Good.

Do you feel good in warm or cold or humid climate? Which climate aggravates your problem? Do not know if I have had enough experience to know.


Do you have any stress? Explain in details.
Stress of work. Stress of leaving my sons to go to work.

Do you get normal sound sleep?
I get about 7 hours of sleep during the week but will feed my baby for about 30-45 min during the night. I do not feel like this is enough, but enough to function. On the weekend, I sleep about 8 hours with the same amount of feeding but will take one 2 hour nap one day during the weekend.

Any problem with you periods? (For females)
- Are the periods early, regular or late in general? How long do they last?
- Do you suffer from any kind of physical or mental discomfort before, during or after the periods?
- Is the flow scanty, normal or excessive?
- Is the blood thick bright red or pale watery?
- Do you notice any clots in the flow?
I have not received my period again since I have had my son last July (6 months).

Are you pregnant?: No

Side of the problem (Right or Left), (Upper or Lower part of body): Both sides. Currently just upper, but previously it was the top and bottom

List all the medicine used / using for past / present health complaints?
NEED TO UPDATE

Do you exercise daily? Or any other physical activity.
No. I have just started exercising but did not previously and did not before having the second bout of itching.

What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
Crave – sweet, salty, carbs
Aversions – since birth of my second son, garlic and onions

How is your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?
Normal. At times, I feel hungry more than normal.

Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
I sweat a lot in exposure to heat . Usually I sweat normal.

Mind-behavior, anger, irritability, hurry, impatient: When pain starts I am more irritable. I have a short temper and am impatient.

Please give details about your food intake (breakfast-lunch-dinner)?
Breakfast (7 am): 1 toaster waffle with peanut butter and a apple
Lunch (11:30 pm): leftover dinner or lean cuisine
Dinner (6 pm): meat, carb, vegetable


Thanks for any input you can provide!
[message edited by twinkletoes on Sat, 05 Jan 2013 03:59:52 GMT]
 
  twinkletoes on 2013-01-04
This is just a forum. Assume posts are not from medical professionals.
Other test results from October 30, 2012 screening:

Blood Results
AST (SGOT) - 16 U/L
ALT (SGPT) - 12 U/L
GGT - 9 U/L

Urinalysis
PH - 5.6
Protein Quantitative - 4 MG/DL
Creatinine - 112 MG/DL

Please help...I do not want this to get out of control again and spread throughout my body.
 
twinkletoes last decade
Bump....it is spreading to the top of my breasts, under armpits, back of neck, inner elbows and inside of forearms.
 
twinkletoes last decade
Please take three doses of Graphites 200 C (or 30 C) as follows and see how that affects in next 15 days (only 3 doses in 15 days).

day 1 morning
1st dose

day 1 evening
2nd dose

day 2 morning
3rd dose

One dose means
If the medicine is in pills form 2 pills. Don't touch pills with hand. Use cap of bottle to take pills.
If the medicine is in liquid dilution form, 2 drops in some 20 ml water. Sip up slowly.

Please follow homeo restrictions like no coffee, no raw onion/garlic, no strong perfumes, don't eat or drink anything within 30 minutes before or after taking medicine.
 
kadwa last decade
Kadwa, thank you very much for your reply. I am looking procuring your recommendation. Can you please clarify if graphite is safe to take while breast feeding my son?

Thank you again!
 
twinkletoes last decade
Yes. It is safe.
 
kadwa last decade

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