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  1. Jenny00 #21

    Great that you got something for your little boy. Hope he gets better soon

  2. anoniem22 started this #22

    Hi Danes, I'm back now, so I've been busy for a good week with applying stuff. I got the advice to use a thin layer of hormone cream twice a day (I wondered if that's not too often?) and if needed more, the thick prescribed Vaseline. I have to say it's a bit calmer, less red and rough, but still very visible eczema. And despite or maybe because of the applying? It leaves white flakes on the skin, which it didn't before? Am I too impatient? Does it take longer for improvement or is the hormone cream too light? Anyone have an idea?

  3. floydi #23

    Hi! Anon, 2x a day is standard when you start with hormone cream to get the eczema under control. You have different strengths, and it sounds like this one isn't strong enough because you've been applying it for a week now? You should see clear improvement by then. I'd call to ask for a stronger variant. Strength

  4. anoniem22 started this #24

    Thank you for your quick response!

  5. Jenny00 #25

    Is your little boy's skin doing a bit better already?

  6. anoniem22 started this #26

    Yeah, it's better with fewer flare-ups, but it's not over yet. I actually expected it to be gone after two weeks of hormone cream and constantly applying Vaseline as prescribed, but nope.

  7. Jenny00 #27

    Glad to hear at least the flare-ups are a bit less. This is often a pretty intense period for eczema, you know. The change between cold outside and warm inside, and the dry air in the house from the heating.
    Hopefully it works out like this, otherwise just go back to the dermatologist, okay. It's always a bit of a search to find what works best.

  8. MamaVanB #28

    Did you get a stronger version? Otherwise, I’d definitely ask... my son also has eczema, and with a stronger version, it was gone within a day... now I only apply it when I see it coming back, and it’s gone immediately.

  9. anoniem22 started this #29

    Yeah, I have the lightest variant so I can definitely ask for a stronger one. Unfortunately, my GP isn't really Uhm cooperative. Besides eczema, he has a hernia in his testicles, huge reflux, diarrhea, then again constipation, and last week he cried for 8 days straight. Then it came in the news that salmonella was found in Kruidvat baby food that he's getting. I mentioned that I'd like to see a pediatrician just to have someone check him out since they see lots of kids. I was told it's not necessary and that if I can't handle the crying, it was smart to arrange a babysitter. I'm getting a bit tired with the eczema, they said. Also, the dermatologist isn't necessary, and it's not like they see many children. I live in a very small village where there isn't even an own consultation bureau because too few children are born there.

  10. MamaVanB #30

    I'd really try again! Because it should have been done a long time ago... and otherwise call the first aid service on the weekend. Maybe they'll prescribe something different... you just need a stronger hormone cream.

  11. floydi #31

    Anonymous, I’d keep nagging until they’re fed up with you. Then you’ll get referred automatically. Do you have other GPs in your area? Otherwise, switch or threaten to do so. I always get sick as a dog over GPs. They’re generalists who know a bit about a lot of topics, but you need expertise right now. If my GP doesn’t cooperate, I just call every week or more often until they do. Good luck, girl!

  12. anoniem22 started this #32

    Floyd, yeah that's actually kind of my plan too, but on the one hand I'm really unsure somewhere, I think they'll think even more that I can't handle it. I'm only 22 and the comment "maybe you should arrange some babysitting" really made me insecure. By the way, I can handle it really well... I hear that from my surroundings too, but it still makes me a bit unsure. But I'll definitely call again and I can only go to another GP practice starting from January by car, there are no buses because too few people use them, so that's not really convenient.

  13. floydi #33

    Girl, I think every mom feels insecure! I'm 26 and insecure too, and it's really annoying that your GP just made such a stupid comment! Of course you can handle it, and you just want to be referred on, and you're totally right to do so!

  14. anoniem22 started this #34

    Aww, thanks for your support! I had also talked to my man about just getting a different doctor in the same practice. This wasn't the first time I left there dissatisfied. By the way, I see now in PS that you're heavily pregnant. How are you doing?

  15. floydi #35

    You're totally right, girl, just follow your own path!
    Haha, it's almost 39 weeks already, but it looks like the little lady isn't planning to show up yet. She's having a good time in there
    I'm doing fine, I'm ready for it all, but otherwise nothing special.

  16. anoniem22 started this #36

    Oh, great to hear everything is going well! I still remember that feeling so well; I had it too and was looking forward to my little one. Good luck with the final stages and of course the delivery! Maybe you'll get a Christmas baby, hehe!

  17. Jenny00 #37

    Pffff, some GPs! I've had one myself recently by chance.
    What you could also do is make an appointment and bring your husband along. Agree beforehand that you won't leave without a referral letter, and make sure to say that out loud to the doctor! I can get a bit angry about the fact that they're only allowed to refer a certain percentage of patients.
    And that comment about needing a babysitter makes no sense at all! It's annoying that she managed to hurt you with that. I personally think that at 22 you can be just as good and loving a mother as at any other age.

    Good luck, Floydi, exciting final steps!

  18. anoniem22 started this #38

    Thanks so much, Jenny, your kind words really mean a lot, even though we don't know each other. Anyway, here's the update: I had my husband with me last week, and he basically told the GP straight away xd. A bit sad, he felt we could do nothing but wait, but okay. I'm making another appointment today because the stool test results are in—no salmonella, luckily! And no other bacteria either. But she's still crying inconsolably for no apparent reason. She said that if the poo is normal, I'll get a referral to a pediatrician, so hopefully, I can then talk to the doctor about the eczema.

  19. anoniem22 started this #39

    Oh, one more question about eczema. My mom always says that babies often outgrow it. Is that true?

  20. MamaVanB #40

    @anoniem ... yeah that's possible... but it can take up to 2 years... my son is 14 months old and still does it if I don't keep track

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