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Three nights ago I noticed that after washing my hands they felt really sticky, almost like when you use the last paper towel on the roll and you get that glue residue on your hands. However, it wasn't the last paper towel so I figured maybe the liquid soap was really old and doing funky things so I rewashed with dish soap and again grabbed a paper towel. Once again, my hands got sticky as I dried them off. Thinking now that there was something wrong with these paper towels, I washed again and this time dried with a hand towel only to yet again find my hands sticky as they dried off. The stickiness only lasts 30-60 seconds, until the skin completely dries, but during that in-between time of soaking wet and totally dry they feel very tacky to the touch and my fingers will actually stick to each other.
The next day when I took a shower I noticed that the water was beading up on the skin on my arms. Sure enough, when I dried off afterwards I found that all of my skin is tacky to the thouch until it is completely air dried.
Today I shaved my legs and my skin felt almost like it had a layer of wax on it that kept catching the razor. The skin on my hands seems to be getting more sticky when they get wet. Water continues to bead on my skin when it gets wet. I asked my children if they can feel that my skin is sticky to the touch and they said yes.
This is affecting all of my skin now, including my face. I always put a moisturizer on my face after washing and it does not feel like my skin is absorbing it now, it just feels heavy and greasy since the lotion just sits there on top. I also tried putting lotion on my hands and it was not absorbed at all, just left my hands feeling very slimy and greasy so I wiped it off.
Has anyone ever experienced anything like this or have any suggestions for what might be causing it? Thanks for any held you can give.
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Hi everyone this is Diane: "Kacha" its 800 mg vit E once a day. I've been so preoccupied with other issues I have not started my own doctors advice yet! Test results are all normal he tested for Multiple sclerosis, Kidney functions, Iron binding, Thyroid Peroxidade AB, Vitamin B12 serum, Throglobulin AB, ANA IFA w/refl titer, Sjogrens AB interpretation and the other CBC stuff, platelets, Eosinophils etc. ALL Normal nothing even borderline. Good news and very thorough. I return to him in January and I better make sure I take the 800 mg vit E before I go back. He claims it will work Since it helped his patients. "Stickymess" I was sorry to read about MRSA. My sister had it because she got her toe amputated and got MRSA after surgery. She got IV therapy with Clindamycin at home for three months. I know you are allergic to clindamycin. Did not anyone suggest antibiotic therapy for your MRSA? I realize antibiotics are the last thing you need. I also didnt realize you took gadalonium contrast. I refused it once for an MRI because there are lawsuits surrounding the usage of gadalonium based contrasts. It can lead to kidney failure in suseptible individuals. I really wish you well with the diet and Im sorry you cant view "know the cause". Also stay away from mushroom as well as the corn. Please keep us posted.
December 20, 2010 - 4:11pmThis Comment
Hi, hope you all had a nice Christmas! Has anyone tried taking Vit E for their sticky skin yet? I'm still shopping around for an allergy-friendly one, & the 'NOW' brand seems pretty good as it has few inactive ingredients. If you guys found a brand that works well for you please let me know. Diane: I'm so glad your bloodwork is normal... your updates are very helpful with ruling things out! It's good to hear about your sister's success story with IV therapy. I'm focused on doing my detox/cleanse right now to try to remove the toxins from my system, then my doc is going to figure out what to do about the MRSA. I wish I was able to take clindamycin, but I'm hoping we can find an alternative that will work. I hate the thought of taking more antibiotics because it causes more yeast, but I have to do whatever I can to fight this bug. Unfortunately I had know idea about the dangers of Gadolinium when the MRI lady injected me with it, and I had horrible side effects for at least a month! I'm so upset that my doctor at the time even ordered it because it was completely unnecessary. A toxic metal test confirmed that I still have high levels in my system, and that's scary. It makes me wonder if it has kept my Staph antibiotics from working properly. I'm hopeful that detoxing my system will be helpful... keep your fingers crossed for me, thanks. I look forward to more updates on how everyone is doing! :)
December 27, 2010 - 10:10pmThis Comment
Hello All: This is Diane: Just wanted everyone to know that even tho my doctor prescribed Vit E for me to use for sticky skin it may not be advisable for everyone to use. Consideration must be taken into account if someone is on other medications such as blood thinner. Vit E comes with side effects just like everything else. I went on a webside Buzzle.com:facts about Vit E and it stated "Regular intake of Vit E supplement in high doses may lead to bleeding disorders. It's advisable to take Vit E supplements under medical supervision especially if taking higher doses for a prolonged duration. Overdose symptoms are headache, fatigue, nausea, blurred vision, heart problems. Vit E gets stored in fat tissue because its fat soluable and not eliminated, whereby side effects can occur". So people, please exercise caution when taking any supplements for that matter. Personally, I was scared off of even trying the supplement now since I have had a history of mild heart issues and feel if I take a chance and start Vit E I may be left with something far worse than the sticky skin. Sort of like a catch 22. The sticky skin may go away but what if I'm left dealing with something worse. I may not be entirely happy with the sticky issue yet it seems small scale compared to an allergic reaction I may encounter from taking a supplement Ive never taken before. I don't know what direction Im going in since I read side effects. For now Im staying prayerful about the matter. Everyone should do their research, get their doctors permission to use Vit E and find what works best for them. Take into consideration your overall health, daily medications and supplements you're on and proceed accordingly. For me, Im highly sensitive to just about everything and hesitant to try anything out of my normal intake. Im rejoicing my blood work is all normal therefore, im doing something right. Although the sticky skin may in fact clear up with the use of Vit E Im hesitant to find out at this point. "Stickymess" hope your getting better each day. Sorry you're dealing with a toxicity issue on top of everything else. Everything will be well with you soon, you'll see. Please remain hopeful and positive. Im extended my wishes for a very happy and healthy new year to everyone.
December 30, 2010 - 9:09amThis Comment
Hello & happy new year! I'm desperate for some relief from my stickiness this year... mine isn't any worse, but it's not any better either. I'm trying to tackle a yeast free diet, but I keep slipping up with all of the sugary food temptations out there. Hopefully I can find the discipline somehow to stick to it & see if it helps.
My mom said she used to take E supplements for a while so I feel better about trying them. My other thought is that I could try to eat some foods containing Vitamin E instead? I'll let you know what I decide to do. Diane: you're truly an angel with your feedback on everything & your words of encouragement, and I couldn't get though all this without your help! I'm glad you're being cautious before trying something new as you definitely don't want to end up with any heart issues while trying to fix the stickiness. Please let me know if there's anything else you're going to try!
Thanks again for the suggestions from the Anonymous person regarding the chlorine baths & the link from Mayo Clinic. I'm afraid to soak in that strong of a chemical at home as I wouldn't want to aggrevate my symptoms, but I like the idea of swimming in a pool to see if the chlorine helps. I'm going to give it a try at an indoor pool and see how it goes.
Has anyone heard of a book online called 'How to Cure Candida' by Ryan Shea? http://www.howtocurecandida.com/index.htm He wrote the book after suffering from yeast related issues for years, and he says his strategies can cure all health issues. His video clip sounds very convincing, and I might order his book to get some pointers. With a money back guarantee, I'm thinking it might be worth a try to fix all of my health issues. Take care everyone and fill me in how you're doing!
January 11, 2011 - 10:18pmThis Comment
To put salt on your food is also a health concern but most people refuse to talk about it?
Sodium hypochlorite (Clorox) is used in swimming pool, next to
chlorine dioxide (a gas that is added to swimming pool water, but must be made on the spot, because it is explosive, hence may not be
transported)
Every public swimming pool must be chlorinated, by law.
If you like to benefit from chlorinated water, and don't want to chlorinate your own (bath) water, than you can decide to go to a public swimming pool. Early in the morning the water is most saturated (with chlorine) and rather clean.
Sodium hypochlorite is also used to decontaminate drinking water in many parts of the world. The water is considered safe to drink if you can detect chlorine by smell.
Thus without much risk you can try out:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/eczema-bleach-bath/AN02003
December 18, 2010 - 3:20pmThis Comment
Hey Gang... This is Jenn... I have had this issue for a while and just trial and error it. The chlorine thing caused me to remember something interesting that I heard on the Food Network. LOL!!! They were baking sourdough bread (my baking nightmare because I have Celiac's and LOVE bread). The baker said, "chlorine will KILL the yeast." From then on I only used filtered water in my GF breads so they'd rise properly. I think I was shooting myself in the foot! Chlorine kills it. LOL!!! I filter everything. Even my shower water. They chlorinate like mad in Northern Virginia.
December 1, 2011 - 4:40pmThis Comment
You can take showers or bath with an "Alpron" like antiseptic.
You can make this type antiseptic yourself by adding about 2% Clorox to 70% citric acid. Food grade citric acid is sold in the supermarket as coffee machine cleaner.
Otherwise research bleach bath on the internet.
A standard procedure would be to take a 30 minute bath with one cup Clorox.
http://www.redorbit.com/news/video/health/4/a_little_bleach_could_help_treat_eczema/27763/
The combination with citric acid removes another type biofilm.
The bleach will brake down on the skin as oxygen and end up as table salt .
All is effective against MRSA
December 17, 2010 - 11:27amThis Comment
Anon - You don't need to provide your name if you don't want to but please provide some information about yourself, why you posted this information, and if you have used these tips yourself. There are multiple concerns in this thread, and it would help to have a better understanding of your comments. Thanks.
December 17, 2010 - 4:13pmThis Comment
Found this thread while looking for my symptoms.
I am a male, and in my case, the skin is sticky when it is moist. Not when wet, and not when dry, but only when moist. And, it's in my groin area.. I have tried everything I can think of -- anti-fungal powder & cream, tea tree oil, and vitamin E oil. Doctor said it may just be my natural skin oils, but I don't agree, considering it gets sticky even right after a shower.
Any other men with similar conditions?
December 16, 2010 - 7:37pmThis Comment
I have sticky skin when I sweat, but only on my back left shoulder blade whenever I do anything active I feel my shirt stick to my skin there
December 8, 2010 - 7:49pmThis Comment