Replied by Jordan (Houston, Tx) on 12/23/2009
I posted about this before, but this is like the worst thing EVER. I think my pores must be clogged up or something, when I get hot My scalp, face, chest, upper back and other areas start to have a very bad prickly effect and I suffer all the time. This just started at the beginning of the year. I used to sweat all the time and now almost nothing! Just the feeling of being pinned with needles! I beleive I have dermatitis as well which a doctor told me a while back because my scalp has been flaking which is embarassing. I've been using ACV for a week or two now and I dont know. Also supplementing with Garlic and Acidophilus. Could be a yeast infection? If my pores are clogged how do I get the dirt or sweat out? I've tried using a rag to wipe my body and it helped a couple of times as I did start to feel a little sweat on my legs, upper back, chest, and armpits. My forehead area seems to be really dry and damaged and it becomes really red and itchy when I get hot as well as the sides of my nose area. I was taking antibiotics before for an infection that I had and I noticed during that period the prickly heat went away but i dont remember sweating I dont think. Now its back and It's has been a HUGE burden on me. Im 18 and I just want to not worry about my skin anymore!Replied by Jordan (Houston, Texas) on 01/12/2010
Alright so I am back again to give feedback. I have been using Castor Oil, however I am still unsure of how it is or is not effecting me. Last week I just thought about just rubbing my whole body bare handed. I saw that there is a ayurvedic way to do, so I tried that. Then I took a warm bath. I applied the Castor Oil before bed on my face, chest, back. Took a Cold Shower in the morning. I noticed on Friday while i was at work that I started to sweat in some areas, the face still got the prickly feeling. My hands have been sweating alot more as well as my feet. Even the it never effects those areas, It feels great to be sweating somewhere. I started adding ACV to my baths and rubbing with a rag the same way as I would before I get in.
I've noticed that alot of the areas on my face, such as the sides of my nose where it would always have a rash look to it has become normal color dramtically. I think this is from rubbing it opening up my skin or something. When my face gets really dry, I rub an Ice cube over it and it does help. The driest part is usually my forehead area.
So this is my feedback so far. Hopefully I'll continue to see more results!Replied by Jordan (Houston, Tx) on 03/20/2010
Alright so its been a while since I talked last about my issue. All of the remedies i tried such as castor oil, ACV, coconut oil and such made the problem worse I believe. For a couple of days a month or so ago, I believe January, I began to sweat. I was at work and I work outside at a grocery store pushing carts.I was totally happy that i was sweating. I put sun lotion on so i dont know if that had anything to do with it, but i was sweating on the insides of my clothes so I have no clue. Recently Ive still been getting that prickly feeling on my scalp and some areas such as my back. My lower body area seems to sweat most of the time which is great. Now earlier this week, I was playing the "air drums" hopefully Im not thought of as weird, but I would really love to play a real drum set and I was playing like i did. Well while doing so, I began sweating, more so my under arm area and oh my gosh my scalp forehead area! So honestly what i am thinking is that what is causing this maybe dry skin or something. My stomach area feels dry and hasnt been sweating. I've had dry skin for some time so Im thinking this may have something to do with it? Before I sweat i get that prickly feeling so this is what I think is preventing my body from sweating? Maybe I need a good moisturizer that wont clog my pores or something. I mean now when I sweat, I am literally jumping with joy and others are like "Okay..?" Everyone IMO who sweats, DO NOT take it for granted! Im dying to sweat right now and I never used to like it because I sweated alot! I just want all the toxins to leave my body again! So is there any good light moisturizers? preferably natural? Thank you!Replied by Msg (Somewhere, Europe) on 03/21/2010
oil of ulay (olay), the simplest one.Replied by Brygivrob (Escondido, Ca) on 03/21/2010
i think you are feeling the prickly feeling because you have toxins in your skin and pores that are struggling to get out...i have had the same prickly feeling when starting to exercise after not doing it for a long time...if you really work out and sweat well, i think your pores will open up and the prickly feeling will be goneReplied by Jordan (Houston, Tx) on 03/22/2010
Yeah that seems to happen, but i dont want to die or anything..I dont know if i would from doing that. That does seem to happen though is it goes away and then I start sweating. Maybe my pores are clogged?Replied by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 03/23/2010
Hi Jordan, I just read your post and wanted to direct you to this info that may be quite helpful to you.
www.naturalhealthtechniques.com/healingtechniques/Dry_Brushing_Technique. I used this technique long ago but forgot about it over the years. Recently, I was reminded of it and have since begun using it again. Paavo Airola was a remarkable man that introduced some great natural lifestyles during a time when they had all but been forgotten. I gave you this link because it gives you so much info about all the benefits of this dry massage technique and I think it may help you "unclog" this very large eliminative organ- our skin! There is so much info here that I didn't want to have to reiterate it when it was all so clear here. Let me know what you think. You might also want to consider dietary changes.
Peace, Lisa
Replied by Jordan (Houston, Tx) on 03/26/2010
Thank you Lisa! I read over the page and it seems like it could work, I remember trying this some time ago but with bare hands, not a brush. Im going try and buy one because I believe they have those at my job. Did it benefit you at all??Replied by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 03/27/2010
Hi Jordan,
I only just found your post. I wasn't scrolling down far enough to find it. I'm glad you were able to read the info and that it sounded good to you. And yes, I am loving dry brushing my entire body. I do it every morning before I shower and my skin is really responding. Of course, I do a lot besides that such as diet and juicing which help my skin from the inside. Have you been able to get a brush and are you doing it yet? If so, do you see any results? I'll be so interested to hear.
Take care,
Lisa
Replied by Jordan (Houston, Tx) on 05/03/2010
Alright after a little over a year of horrible prickling pain I no longer have it i believe and I sweat almost normally! Im not sure what has helped reverse this problem, I havent used soap all over my body when showering...
A month or so ago, I ordered Maca powder online because I read all the wonderous effects of it from libido, energy, stress, and balance. I was amazed at how much this plant reduced my stress! I felt alittle high the first time i took it. Ever since I've been using it, 3 tablespoons each day in water...I've sweat more and more and no prickly feeling! I really think it has something to do with reversing my problems! Its supposed to help the endocrine system and many other things. Its an adaptogen with no know side effects. This Incan superfood is amazing! Oh and it tastes kinda nasty at first but you get used to it, it reminds me of dandelion tea taste. This should be a remedy on this site!
