Thanks for all the responses...it makes me a feel a little better to know I am not the only asthmatic running around looking like I have been battered by a tribe of small trolls!! SIGH!
I talked to my nutritionist (certified diabetic educator) today and she recommended two things: (her response enclosed) ******Please check with your doctor before making any decisions----Her response-
"My suggestion would be omega 3-fatty acids, DHA/EPA processed from fish oil. I use a brand called Metagenics, which is highly purified and concentrated, providing 1000mg EPA/DHA combination. Most fish oils are just that ? fish oil and can cause a burp taste."
" They are a great source of ?do no harm? and can do lots of good. They won?t thicken the skin, but do help with skin conditions and also act as an anti-inflammatory. Unless you are allergic to fish, I?d try these for three months and see what happens. You could also make sure you get enough
Vit D 3- 1000 IU daily ? also a ?do no harm? but can help. These are not ?over the top? recommendations or large volumes, but I start at the protective dose and only take more with the recommendation of a physician."
I plan to talk to my internist to see what he thinks, but seriously anything that might help at this point is worth looking into...my skin is so thin it tears with just a slight bump. And I constantly have bruising under the skin which take forever to heal.
I take calcium with vit D (400 ID), plus a multi vitamin ( containing 500IU of vit D) so I am already getting 1300 IU daily of Vitamin D.(per internists orders).hoping to ward off the family gene for osteoporosis. My husbands endocronologist is a firm believer that most Americans do not get enough vitamin D (sunscreen use is preventing the absorption in many cases)and he checks all his patients routinely...so if you haven't had your D level checked, ask the next time you have labs done.
I did some research and found this info on vitamin D:
ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind.asp Just wanted to share what I learned and hopefully it will be beneficial. PLease check with your doctor or pharmacist before making a decision..but I just wanted to share what I found.
Mattie