Topical Steroid Creme

[Janet]

My doctor prescribed me a topical steroid creme to clear up a rash on my arms. I apply twice a day. Should I be concerned about applying the creme before massage? Should I wait until after my shift tonight to apply the creme? Is washing with soap and water enough to remove the creme from my forearms before massage?

Thanks for you ideas!

 

[smelly pig]

I am not a doctor, so this is just my personal opnion.
The cream is meant to be put on the affected area, and to stay there to do the work it needs to do to make the rash/ eczma or whatever subside.
I would not put some on, only to wash it off prior to a massage.
I am not sure about wether or not you should massage with it on though.
I would wait until the night time to put it on. That way it has a chance to really soak in well.
my :2cents:

 

[BMWbuyerGoGo]

It is a prescription medicine - you don't want to transfer it to your clients. I'd wait until after work, too.

 

[lawlman91]

And washing thoroughly before I massage this afternoon will clear my forearms of the residual before I touch the unafflicted, I suppose.

Oh, the things that I have to be responsible for now!

 

[Stank]

lol. Yes, the burden of being a responsible adult is quite a hassle, isn't it?

 

[Yellowcake .]

I'll be better when Mercury goes direct again. I promise.

Everything I touch today is turning into a string of complications and attachments... :banghead: t102 :yikes:

Maybe I can write this off as sympathetic misery as my dad turns 70 today and he's taking it hard!

May I have appreciative clients tonight. May they be well. :massage:

 

[Pompal 09.]

what is this mercury thing I keep hearing about today? second post that refrences it.....and I have no idea what it means.

 

[Marisa H]

From http://wisestars.wordpress.com/

Mercury Retrograde and Blackberry February 12, 2008
Filed under: Uncategorized — wisestars @ 12:52 am


Mercury retrograde again! This one is a doozie, with Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, the sign ruling computers and new technology. So many of our communications now are shaped by the on-line world that we may be noticing this retrograde more than most. A few days after Mercury went retrograde (on January 28th) at 23 degrees of Aquarius, internet connections broke down all over Asia. Today (Monday, February 11), as the Sun in Aquarius progressed to that same 23 degrees, the news was reviewed that Black Berry, one of the largest networks of handheld devices is having a widespread service breakdown.
Though I’m sure Blackberry users aren’t finding this very amusing, those of you who track the astrological weather will likely appreciate a certain irony in this turn of events.

In the spirit of keeping spirits up, I’d like to offer my Wisestars remedies for not just surviving, but thriving during Mercury Retrograde periods. This particular one lasts until February 20th when the planet turns direct, but give it a week or so to get out of it’s “shadow” period to really start forging full speed ahead back towards that old Western Civilization thing…..

(For those of you who may just be joining us on this Mercury in Retrograde track, see below the Survive/Thrive section for my summation of this phenomena)

SURVIVE

Back up your computer

Double check directions and appointment times carefully

Think carefully about word choice
And topic when having difficult
conversations

Slow down and drive more carefully

Read the fine print two or three times
before signing contracts or other important documents

Postpone buying major appliances until
Mercury goes direct

THRIVE

Research new computer equipment or software. Maximize time away from the computer.

Reschedule important meetings and appointments for after the Mercury retrograde period.

Rethink your position and be willing to admit your mistakes and apologize when having difficult conversations. Or try to forgive and forget more readily.

Refrain from rudeness and instead kill other drivers with kindness, or minimize driving and ride your bike and walk

Renegotiate current contracts that you want changed and postpone signing new important documents until Mercury goes direct

Repair and fix items that are broken

Remember: Retrograde starts with “re”, so incorporate “re” activities during retrograde periods.

Some Wisestars Words on the Mercury Retrograde Experience

Mercury, the planet of communication (which includes phones, computers, talking, listening, learning, teaching and also all forms of traveling), goes retrograde four times a year for three weeks each time. During this period, we will often notice that communications go awry, that our phones stop working, that computers freeze and travel plans hit snags. Despite all evidence to the contrary, the Mercury retrograde was not designed to make you suffer.

If you allow it to, Mercury retrograde periods can be a time to slow down and take a little break from the high impact, fast and furious information heavy world we live in. Think of it as a three week vacation from the communication of words and thoughts. This is a time when communication of spirit, body and emotion take precedence. Try saying what you need to with tools besides words, using body or sign language, eye contact and dream messages to communicate your meaning. The more you try to force other types of communications now, the more frustrated you might end up……….

Probably why I've been like this at my day job :throwpc:

 

[technicolourlassie]

very interesting! thanks for the info!

 

[cusmoter]

I am not a doctor, so this is just my personal opnion.
The cream is meant to be put on the affected area, and to stay there to do the work it needs to do to make the rash/ eczma or whatever subside.

Ditto.

I had to use similar creams years ago and I would put it on at times when I knew that I had hours to go before I'd be massaging.

Angie