What ointments work best?? is Nozema a no-no?

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  • Notbuyingit
    Notbuyingit Member Posts: 1,035
    edited April 2014

    muska! how's it going!? i stopped wearing my wig - so i figured they won't notice the stains on my work shirts cuz they are distracted by my crazy short hair lol 

    every day is a question of what to wear that's comfortable yet functional. I imagine even when i'm done it will be a while til i can go back to normal bra wear

    for some reason i am freezing at night! so trying to sleep without a top doesn't last long - i just stick with something loose & airy (that i won't mind throwing out when i'm done) i don't like wearing the plastic-y pads they gave me at the center....

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  • muska
    muska Member Posts: 1,195
    edited April 2014

    Hi Notbuyingit, it's going fine. You are right about the wig, lol... I am considering doing the same but need a haircut of some kind first, it looks too unruly now...

    Good luck to you tom and have a great vacation!

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  • Notbuyingit
    Notbuyingit Member Posts: 1,035
    edited April 2014

    glad to hear it! I am DONE & soon you will be toooooo!!!! can't wait to need a haircut tho this low maintenance is kinda nice

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  • Okie9000
    Okie9000 Member Posts: 13
    edited April 2014

    My rad onc team frowned on the calendula, other OTC. Swore by Radiaplex ( An prescription clear lotion). used faithful 3- 4x day until in week 3 I had intense immediate reaction after applying: Rash, severe itch and deepening reddening. So they suggested hydrocodine lotion. decreased itch bit not the other. The team was surprised: " you seem to be allergic to it!" No kidding! And apparently , this is an unusual thing. I am not one of those folks who is allergic to much.... 

    Switched to Calendula at night, Nivea essentials in day and all back to normal rad reaction. 22/33 zaps done. And yes, the "armpit" is the sorest, sternum next. Extra care there. 

    Friends who are BC experienced swear by the aloe and calendula. 

    Fatigue is more now, 2-3 days /week, but I am learning to work around it. Thanks for all the support and guidance!

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  • OptimisticMom
    OptimisticMom Member Posts: 6
    edited June 2014

    absolutely forget the bra. It will be impossible to have any abrasion. Try wearing some man style shirts over leggings or slim cut pants or skirts. Maybe a lightweight cami under? Good luck!!

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  • OptimisticMom
    OptimisticMom Member Posts: 6
    edited June 2014

    Calendula cream is great until the skin breaks. Then get Manuca honey and non- petroleum jelly and mix it then apply as often as possible. 

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  • shalf1
    shalf1 Member Posts: 1
    edited July 2014

    Hello all! I've been lurking here for awhile and finally decided to come out of hiding.  Just wondering if any African-American had any luck with a particular cream.  Particularly, in lessening the darkening or helping the darkening lighten up quicker. 

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited July 2014

    Hi shalf1, welcome! 

    Not sure if your aware but there is also a forum for African American's here where you might also get some good answers to your question.

    African American Forum

    Best of luck!

    The Mods

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