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Posted 6/27/2012 4:36 PM (GMT -6)
I currently have 106 patches, on my little back, that I must wear for the next 48 hrs.  They take up all of the space on my back, LOL!  After this, I will know pretty much everything that irritates my skin or causes an allergic reaction.  Funny thing is, my skin has not been bothering me in about a week now.  After I cut out isopropyl alcohol, no more significant reactions.   
Posted 6/27/2012 5:02 PM (GMT -6)
Did you get someone to take a photo? Is one of them for the alcohol? Are they labelled?

Hope everything gets sorted out and your skin stays clear.
49 years old, female. Sick for way too long with Crohn's (or possibly UC) Proctocolectomy and permanent ileostomy in Feb 2011. Surgery for lingering perineal wound on Sept 26. Other than the wound, been feeling healthier than I have in years.
Posted 6/27/2012 5:51 PM (GMT -6)
W idea W !!!   Hope this cinches it for you--for good. 

Could it be as simple as just an allergy to alcohol?

58 year old Grandma in the Buckeye State.
UC DX 2006 in 2007 DX was changed to Crohn's Colitis.
June 2010 had 10 inches of my colon removed due to a stricture.
Refused Remicade and Humira and opted for what I was certain would be my end result.
July 2011 had a proctocolectomy with permanent end ileostomy.
Got my life back with no regrets. Life is GOOD !!!
Posted 6/27/2012 8:39 PM (GMT -6)
Yes, the isopropyl is included. It is actually an ingredient in a few of the things that are on my back. And, actually, I heard wrong. There are 146 patches on my back. They are all labeled with numbers on the strips. No one took a picture. Should they have?

I am so happy about the way things are going. Hopefully, things continue this way.
36 year old mother of three
Diagnosed with pancolitis in 1998
Tried everything but Remicade over a 14 year period and Imuran was really the only drug that worked before it stopped in 2010
Proctocolectomy with permanent ileostomy 11/29/11
Stoma revision surgery 5/31/12 to rectify supposed hernia, stoma, and ongoing skin conditions
Finally on the road to recovery
Posted 6/28/2012 5:58 AM (GMT -6)
Oh, I just meant the pic as a memento for you -- as in, can you believe I had 146 patches on my back????
49 years old, female. Sick for way too long with Crohn's (or possibly UC) Proctocolectomy and permanent ileostomy in Feb 2011. Surgery for lingering perineal wound on Sept 26. Other than the wound, been feeling healthier than I have in years.
Posted 6/28/2012 8:26 PM (GMT -6)
LOL! My husband told me today that I am a medical nightmare. My back is absolutely hysterical to look at. We did take pictures.
36 year old mother of three
Diagnosed with pancolitis in 1998
Tried everything but Remicade over a 14 year period and Imuran was really the only drug that worked before it stopped in 2010
Proctocolectomy with permanent ileostomy 11/29/11
Stoma revision surgery 5/31/12 to rectify supposed hernia, stoma, and ongoing skin conditions
Finally on the road to recovery
Posted 6/28/2012 8:49 PM (GMT -6)
a friend's son just went through the same thing - poor guy was allergic to darn near everything and he was a welty red mess :( I hope this gives you the answers you need!
Melissa
Dx Crohn's disease 2003
Hospitalizations to numerous to list
Prednisone, Rowasa, Pentasa, 6MP, Remicade, Asacol, Humira, Imuran, Flagyl, Cipro
Total proctocolectomy with end ileostomy 12/15/2012
Currently battling peristomal Pyoderma Gangrenosum, tx topical steroid ointment, silver powder, aquacel AG dressing and back on Humira
Posted 6/29/2012 6:03 PM (GMT -6)
Well, as of this morning I had only really reacted to the products that contained isopropyl alcohol. There was one more slight reaction to another product, but nothing terrible at that point.

As of now, a few more things are showing mild reactions. I'll know for sure tomorrow what the deal is. I am pretty happy that I am not a welty red mess, as that would not be good, since I have to spend the rest of my life under adhesives. I am sorry that a little guy has to go through that though :(.
36 year old mother of three
Diagnosed with pancolitis in 1998
Tried everything but Remicade over a 14 year period and Imuran was really the only drug that worked before it stopped in 2010
Proctocolectomy with permanent ileostomy 11/29/11
Stoma revision surgery 5/31/12 to rectify supposed hernia, stoma, and ongoing skin conditions
Finally on the road to recovery
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