Been check for diabetes. Had cancer 5 years ago and had radiation treatments, Not sure whats going on. Been tested for several things including diabetes and other skin conditions. I'm really tired all the time and a simple scrap or pimple turnes out tohurt and not heal for months. I'm 48 and had thyriod cancer 5 years ago. I have not had a period in over a year and have seen two dermtologist that don't sem to care. Please help if you have any information. Thanks EO
2006-11-21 09:16:55 · 7 answers · asked by Barbarian 24 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I have two remedies for your problem. Since you are not diabetic you may have toxins in your body. Drink one or two 8oz. glasses of 100% pure apple juice every day until condition clears. You should see a difference in a very few days.
This would be your best defense. If this does not help then put pure castor oil on your scrape or pimples. This will take care of your problem. Try the apple juice first.
2006-11-21 09:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by lynn g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cancer and radiation can reduce the ability to heal after any wound. When I had chemo my poison ivy didn't go away for 5 months!
Ask your previous oncologist to run tests. It could be that your blood cell count is low (or something else may become evident in your blood test). You may also be anemic and thus fatigued. I am, right now, taking a 3 month break from chemo due to a lung infection that won't go away regardless of the antibiotics used. Also, sometimes there are wierd long term effects from particular chemotherapy drugs. For instance oxalyplatin can cause peripheral neuropathy (numbness in fingers and feet - and terrible sensitivity to cold) - that may never go away. My advice - see your oncologist. Research the long term side effects of your chemo. Also, since your thyroid was effected and radiated you might have a thyroid condition. Your oncologist can refer you to other specialists if needed. I wish you the best in a difficult situation.
2006-11-21 09:26:08 · answer #2 · answered by carol mc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your skin is likely more fragile due to the radiation treatments you recieved. Suggest that abrasions and cuts be cleaned gently with soap and water, antibiotic ointment applied and a bandage to cover. Change the bandage daily, and anytime there is any redness re-apply the ointment. Wash the wound every time you shower and apply new bandage. A covered wound heals faster than an open one. For pimples, don't squeeze them, they will either open on their own, or go away on their own. Use an adult acne cream like Acnomel.
2006-11-21 09:22:17 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I guess just wait for your results but it sounds like you might be diabetic. My dad is diabetic and when he started he was also very tired all the time, and if he had a soar or a scrape it took months to heal. Goodluck, i hope everything turns out good for you.
2006-11-21 09:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by SANDRA H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your cancer might be back(if possible) I am no expert, but tiredness and unhealing sores are a sign
2006-11-21 09:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by rjb0620 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a shortage of iron that causes you not to heal well.
2006-11-21 10:03:55 · answer #6 · answered by MsMack 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get checked for cushing syndrome...
You can look information at:
www.csrf.net
Hang in there
2006-11-21 10:36:59 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋