Rachel2405 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hi I don't know if anyone else has experienced this, but since being on medication after my stroke, my skin has gone very dry. I have dry patches that look like the start of psoriasis, i got sunburnt which i never normally do and i developed a rash that looked like measles. I was prescribed cream for the rash and it cleared it up but it's had no effect on the other dry areas. I've googled it and medication for high blood pressure & cholesterol are a common cause for dry skin. Does anyone suffer with this and what do you use? My normal moisturiser doesn't seem to have any effect whatsoever. Thanks Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Some medications can cause dry skin. Try E45 cream as that is very good but you would be wise to check that apart from your medication there is no underlying cause. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel2405 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hi Super Mario Thanks for the tip on the cream. I've just noticed your location, i'm in N. Derbyshire too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Will pm you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hi Rachel, After my SAH I had an allergy to codeine and I came out in a rash all over and I was told I was itching non stop that they covered my hands with home made gloves. Hope you get it sorted xx See Doc as Super said. xx xx Hope all is well apart from rash xx Win xx xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel2405 Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hi Win Many thanks for message, sorry only just seen it, hence the delay. The rash is fine now thanks virtually gone, not sure which tablet caused it. The dry skin i think is going to take a while to tackle which is why i bought a big tub of E45 cream as suggested by Super Mario. Been a bit busy the last few days organising & having an assessment to join an stroke aquafit class for a few weeks. Lost my balance a few times in the pool during the assessment.... who needs alcohol?? xx 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hi Rachel, I went Aqua classes and couldn't move my leg then so I swum under water with my big botty sticking up ha ha xx You feel good though, poor daughter had to dress me, talk about boot on the other foot..All those years of helping her and now she helps me xx Keep going forward Rachel xx We can do it xx Love to you and Yours xx Win xxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Callaghan Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 New to this forum but on the subject of medication would like to know if anyone has had dizziness or tingling in fingers. I am on anti coagulant and statin. Just started 3 weeks ago. I only had a very short episode , no effects left but consultant says it was a stroke. Have had this since plus tiredness. Was just wondering. Thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Irene I am on statins, 1 a day and since hospital put me on Keppra also I need milky drinks with my pills !! Not had numbness but go see Doc as he can put mind at ease. Nothing like knowing whats going on in body and none of us are medical !! Good luck and let us know how you get on xxxx ..Tell a lie I had a migraine and got numb but brightened up when I saw breakfast xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareM Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Hi Irene, statins and blood thinners are often prescribed after a stroke. If you are concerned go and have a chat with your GP. Welcome to the site. be good to hear more about you. Have you considered doing your story in the Introduce yourself forum? Clare xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Callaghan Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Thank you both for your replies. As I also suffer anxiety never know if I am causing things myself. Which I can do. Yes seeing GP soon and follow up at hospital in a few weeks. Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Think we are all anxious as what we went through is so scary Irene ..We are / were the tough ones in our family. Then when it happens to us it is hard to take in. I get anxiety but it isn't good for us. Can control mine xx I sing lol My neighbour called ambulance as he couldn't breath and his mouth dried up. He thought it was another heart problem. I took him round a packet of peppermints and a bottle of water as he has anxiety attacks like my Daughter does....So my Daughter went to Docs and Doc listened to her heart and she said it is fine. Only you can stop the panic. I told him loads of people have it and it cheered him up. This was when she was 15 and she has now learnt to cope with them...hard to do though. She is in her 40's now my little baby ha ha Wishing you all the best and I've already wrote to you oops sorry Mods as I didn't see this until I replied to other post !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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