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Plasma · Pack Member Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 68

well i have a rash on the back of my arm and a little one under my eye, and also rectum itching... now these problems come and go, sometimes there gone and sometimes there bad.... they been going on and off for a few years now..

i cant seem to rid these,, any ideas?

adwred · Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 3:13 pm Post subject:

What does your diet consist of? What is your job? What kind of detergent do you use? Etc. It could be from many many different factors. Rectum itching?? Like as in, inside the rectum? Not just the anus? Anal itchiness is an unusual one, but I've never even heard of rectal itchiness. An itchy bum could be hemorrhoids, parasites, like pinworms, or it could be dermatitis, which sounds likely if you have rashes elsewhere. Have you ever been treated for staph with antibiotics? You might want to see a doctor or dermatologist.
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Plasma · Pack Member Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 68

below the rectum and around the rectum is itchy, the outside, not inside.

my diet changes a lot. it could be candida and i think have hemoroids, any ideas?

i been to the doc, they just give me hyrdocortine cream to stop the itching, i only bothers me on occassions.

i may try an elimination diet. i do cheat often with like peanut butter, chocolate, brown rice ice cream, etc.

i find it impossible for me not to cheat though!

ReddyMcMeaty · The Boss Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 5776

hemms make you itch. Make sure they're taken care of. Certain factors can make them appear (pregnancy, a bad bad cold where you're coughing violently, diet etc) and then it's maintenance after that. The area will always be vulnerable and certain things can make a little itch come back. It just means you need to be aware of what's going on and what aggravates them. They can make it itchy around the area or inside.
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Plasma · Pack Member Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 68

should i eat more fiber?

ReddyMcMeaty · The Boss Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 5776

it's the generally accepted rule, but I find the less fibre the better. My toddler actually developed a hemm. Very Mad

after my husband made oatmeal for breakfast for him daily for a week or two, he was shitting so incredibly much and developed a hemm. Poor little thing. I don't think fibre is a good thing.
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adwred · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject:

I would say no to the fibre. The elimination diet is a good idea. Here's a link to the only one I'd ever use:

http://www.plantpoisonsandrottens...nfo/content/elimination-diet.aspx
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Plasma · Pack Member Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 68

what about Bacon? should i avoid this?

i may that , thanks AD

adwred · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:23 pm Post subject:

During the elimination diet, yes. All cured meats and pork products are off limits, due to their amine content.
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Avalon · Top Carnivore Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 3326

Hemorrhoids and CRAN

http://www.benbest.com/calories/hemorrh.html

Dunno

Plasma · Pack Member Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 68

there was some blood in my stool today, last night i did a high dosage of magnesium

so psyllium husk fiber is a good thing?

ReddyMcMeaty · The Boss Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 5776

IMO and experience high doses of mag. irritate things at the end.. and I personally don't believe that psyllium husk would help an already irritated colon.

Avalon believes in the virtue of vegetables, I tend to think they can be tasty, but can cause a lot of harm, so be careful with which ones you choose.
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adwred · Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:02 pm Post subject:

Generally hems are caused by either constipation (and therefore too much pushing) or by chronic diarrhea, where the pushing is done for you. Which would you describe more as your problem, Plasma?
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Plasma · Pack Member Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 68

constipation more so

adwred · Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:37 pm Post subject:

I find the best remedy against that is to stay away from fibrous things, stick to a Failsafe diet, stay away from cheese (or all A1 dairy) and eat plenty of fat with every meal.
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jl53563 · Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:44 pm Post subject:

Coffee can help keep things moving, too. Happy

adwred · Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:51 pm Post subject:

Coffee will not help your dermatitis, though! I'd stay away from coffee until you know what's causing that.
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Galeron · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject:

Plasma,

With constipation, I second staying away from the fiber, for sure. In my educated opinion, and from my own personal experience (I'm the queen of digestive and colon issues, especially related to the recto-sigmoid area) fiber would worsen the situation for you.

I also second Red's suggestion for ensure adequate fat with each meal. This will help to keep things more regular, and also help, hopefully, keep the stool softer and easier to pass.

I would also drop the bacon too, if I were you. Stuff is loaded with amines.
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Plasma · Pack Member Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 68

yeah im going to stop the bacon...

i also need to cut out the choocolate and peanbut butter..

im stubborn and i have serious food addictions i need to give up

Galeron · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject:

ReddyMcMeaty · The Boss Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 5776

Didn't we have a peanut butter girl on here before? She said zero carb made her gain weight or something, but sneaked in with the zero carb were jars of peanutbutter? Get rid of it!! Your body will be happier.
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adwred · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 4:55 pm Post subject:

Peanut butter is brown death!

Laugh

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Glennart · Hunter Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 135 Location: Sweden

The polyunsaturated fats in the PB also inhibit the production of thyroid hormone.

PB also contains high levels of aflatoxins, the organic kinds are worst.

Being a legume peanuts contain lectins that can cause things like colon cancer.

I also think they are estrogenic.

I would not be surprised if they are the cause of AIDS.
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adwred · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 7:24 pm Post subject:

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http://bp1.blogger.com/_0OXYBDjaq.../mjkbU-eM52M/s1600-h/skull144.jpg

Galeron · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:46 pm Post subject:

The poly fats are also going to produce an immunosuppressive effect.
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adwred · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:09 pm Post subject:

Galeron · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:13 pm Post subject:

I think someone was supposed to say 'that's what she said.' Laugh

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Plasma · Pack Member Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 68

it seems my rash under my eye has gone, but the one on my arm remains...