Pyoderma Gangrenosum
#266433 - 05/30/06 01:40 PM
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I was in an auto accident in Dec. The airbag burnt the palm of my hand, as I was hitting the horn in the futile attempt to get the other drivers attention! I now have a rash that will not go away- have been on many medications, creams, steriods, etc.... Many doctors, also. The latest physician stated that I had "pyoderma gangrenousm" or "hand ecezma". There is a huge difference in the two according to the research that I have done on-line. My IBS also has been very active for the last 5 months. I have had IBS for 10 years and usually can keep it under control, but since this accident, I can't- maybe the stress???
Has anyone ever had a skin disorder related to IBS???? This is new to me and would like some suggestions, if anyone has any to share. thanks 
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the skin disorder is probably linked to stress, as is the IBS as opposed to the skin disorder being linked to IBS. I've never heard of something like that being directly linked to IBS
It definitely sounds like stress is the problem.
Hope you feel better soon
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I have excema, and although none of my docs have mentioned a connection to IBS, I have read studies to suggest it is connected.
I have IBS on my hands, and have for years! In more recent years, it has started appearing on my face in a milder form.
It is very difficult to keep under control. Make sure you are keeping your hands as dry as possible, dry them really well after you wash your hands and stuff. Always carry lotion with you, preferrably to moisturize after each time you wash your hands to replenish the moisture. Make sure it is good lotion, though, no perfumes or anything. My doc recommends one called "Complex 15" which is good, but a little pricey. I sometimes use "Seriously Sensitive" by Lubriderm.
You can also get a prescription steroidal cream for when it is especially bad to use twice a day. You can put it on at night and then wear cotton gloves to sleep in so that it really soaks in over night. You can do this with regular moisturizer as well.
That's all my tips, pretty much, I'll let you know if I think of any more! Good luck!
Steph
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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
IBS-D,pain.
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Yes there is alittle stress going on right now in my life especially since the wreck.  I hadn't heard of the link between the two, until now- the latest dermatologist stated this to me??? I do agree more with you, however. Thanks.
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Thanks for the tips! I do use lubiderm cream quite often- I have been on a steriod type of cream for three months, now- some type of cream the local pharmacy had to blend together- not sure what all is in it but now that it was pricey- even with Rx coverage! The latest dermatologist said no dishes for a month- my family of 5 just loved that one! Even got a prescription stating so! Hopefully, once the auto accident is settled, my IBS will settle down and the rash will go away too!
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I know the dishes thing sounds funny, but I have that rule too. Even with rubber gloves, if water gets in there and runs against my hands it's a nightmare. You can get small cotton gloves to fit inside rubber gloves for dishes and gardening and stuff (which also absorb any sweat so that doesn't make you itchy), but it's easier not to do it! 
Mine was so bad when I was a teenager that I had to wear plastic gloves with elastic bands around my wrists when I took a shower!  The shampoo and stuff was too irritating, and being in the water that long was too much for them! Crazy, huh?
Anyway, make sure the lubriderm you are using is for sensitive skin or it could irritate it more.
Hopefully when your tummy and stuff calms down, so will your skin!
Good luck!
Steph
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