tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post6600548466241973077..comments2024-01-12T06:12:35.838-05:00Comments on StorytellERdoc: The Dry SeasonStorytellERdochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371229500424449124noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-54137245802875655732010-07-20T13:00:19.458-04:002010-07-20T13:00:19.458-04:00Duuude :P
10% super-greasy carbamide lotion! Take...Duuude :P<br /><br />10% super-greasy carbamide lotion! Take it from someone with atopic eczema who works in a pharmacy that suffers from this drought all year round :P (I'm sure the meds like the dry climate, but our noses, lips, and eyes do not :P)Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258522496451134873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-63906614213912257382010-07-13T01:18:59.472-04:002010-07-13T01:18:59.472-04:00Since everyone is giving recommendations here ;)
...Since everyone is giving recommendations here ;)<br /><br />The two I prefer for work are Lubriderm or Johnsons Baby Lotion. The original kinds, not anything fancy or added. They're not the most moisture you can get, but I fill a travel tube with those and put it in my pocket at work. It's great moisture, handy to have around all the time, and not so thick and sticky that you can't immediately snap on a pair of gloves again.<br />For after work, something with more oils and shea butter and cocoa butter is nice.<br /><br />-Contents of my scrub pockets: ink pen, hand sanitizer, gloves, lotion, chapstick, gum or hard candies (also great for the cotton mouth)<br /><br />I always tell people when they have a booger (or eye crusties or anything else). Then I find sesame seeds in my front teeth 2 hours into the shift the other night (rounds, report, a minute to chat..lots of people)...why has nobody told me this?!because it all mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470862806254177010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-69382153940460385782010-07-12T17:59:33.075-04:002010-07-12T17:59:33.075-04:00I second Heather with regard to Cerave - it's ...I second Heather with regard to Cerave - it's the only non-Rx skin cream that is reasonably priced and contains ceramide to rebuild your skin's barrier layer. After showering, apply moisturizing cream/lotion all over and allow to air dry. My allergist at National Jewish suggested this when I lived in Denver. (He also recommended Vanicream, which I found awful - Cetaphil was more to my liking until I discovered Cerave.) If this is not practical due to humidity, DHC's Q10 Body Gel (www.dhccare.com) works well when used this way. The best hand lotion I've ever used is Atrix (aka Atrixo). It contains a lot of glycerin, absorbs quickly, doesn't leave your hands greasy or sticky, and holds up well through multiple handwashings. Sadly, it's not sold in the US, so I stock up when in Canada, Mexico, or Japan. Perhaps you could get it through Rakuten Ichiba (which has an English website) or someplace in Canada.<br /><br />(Disclaimer: I do not work for any company that makes any of the products mentioned, nor do I sell them; I'm just a satisfied user with very dry skin.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-34461172074240956612010-07-05T22:51:20.960-04:002010-07-05T22:51:20.960-04:00Jim you are too funny, lol. I do to have those mom...Jim you are too funny, lol. I do to have those moments too, and like talking about them too, and many times laugh at myself. Now, about the dry skin. May be try taking cold showers, or washing with cooler water too. The hot water opens the pores, and the more you open them the natural body oils get released, and you definitely need those. Not sure if it is hundred percent true. Anna :)myonlyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324578791902437827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-69902067137421026642010-07-01T16:26:33.894-04:002010-07-01T16:26:33.894-04:00I thought you were going to mention nose picking.....I thought you were going to mention nose picking...and...if you believe in Darwinian theory, or even think it could be true that we come from chimps, it's only natural to recognize that the nose has done it's job to collect things, and so following this, it is our job to prevent the gobs from flowing down our throats.<br /><br />Pick your nose and eat it is another discussion that I hope would only appear on "The Survivor" blog, or whatever...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-11576025069733151332010-07-01T14:34:24.597-04:002010-07-01T14:34:24.597-04:00Christine "A bat in the cave"...that...Christine "A bat in the cave"...that's one i've n e v e r heard and i love it! Thanks! :)<br /><br /> Annnnnnd, thank you, Dr. Jim for a great, story...sorry this happened to you, however, it does make a great, if self-depreciating, tale. ;)tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264215182043791934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-69949013134246569132010-06-30T15:50:46.112-04:002010-06-30T15:50:46.112-04:00Cerave lotion---comes in a big pot (Walgreens/CVS)...Cerave lotion---comes in a big pot (Walgreens/CVS)...non-greasy, easy to keep within reach. <br /><br />One time I went through an entire shift without ever going to the bathroom. <br /><br />When I got home, I was sure I was dying of a kidney infection. <br /><br />I wasn't. I just had to go really, really bad! ;)The Hopeful Elephanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00004038685351656184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-9251758007593709762010-06-30T12:44:58.214-04:002010-06-30T12:44:58.214-04:00My roomie and I in college used to work in the caf...My roomie and I in college used to work in the cafeteria. One day, we were in charge of making all the jello. You make it in huge buckets, and every time you went to run water over the dry powder, a whole bunch would puff in your face. So I got home that evening to discover that not only did I have a "bat in the cave," but that it was, to my horror, (and secret delight), bright pink. (from the red jello powder). Blue jello day was entertaining too :)Meghannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-30908102361063927532010-06-29T21:56:24.386-04:002010-06-29T21:56:24.386-04:00If I ever quit my job, the contents of my locker w...If I ever quit my job, the contents of my locker would be enough to open a mini bath&body works shop. I now moisturize religiously and I even mix my own concoctions. I'll try Burt's bees next because the clinique stuff is getting expensive! Great post as always. Looking forward to the next one :)Mahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860979377398925052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-1861949773134238572010-06-29T17:13:23.960-04:002010-06-29T17:13:23.960-04:00The tips of my fingers and heels sometimes crack a...The tips of my fingers and heels sometimes crack and bleed in the winter. What makes them feel better is to before bed slather on an emollient -- could be something as simple as petroleum jelly -- followed by an occlusive dressing like plastic or vinyl gloves for the hands and a plastic bag covered with a sock for the feet. By morning the skin is much softer and less painful. The most important thing is not the brand of emollient used but rather the occlusive dressing over it worn overnight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-58567894159224210842010-06-29T14:22:49.805-04:002010-06-29T14:22:49.805-04:00Let's see. Would I rather see kids mooning me ...Let's see. Would I rather see kids mooning me or a man picking a nose? Yep, the man picking a nose. LOL.Have Myelin?https://www.blogger.com/profile/05704037582961814202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-20917392637000751612010-06-29T02:34:12.378-04:002010-06-29T02:34:12.378-04:00It's easy to forget to drink when too busy. Bu...It's easy to forget to drink when too busy. But another reason I intentionally didn't drink for a good part of an 8 hr shift on hellacious nights is there would be no time to go to the bathroom with out backing things up.<br /><br />But two words ..*KIDNEY STONES*!<br /><br />That event has forever changed my camel ways... unless ..I forget because too busy. <br /><br />The urinal was a great idea! I got a bottle from my urodoc that I think held 72 or 76 oz of water. It was great because it gave me a good visual for keeping track of my fluid intake for the day. And caffeinated drinks will dehydrate one even more. So you do need to replenish with other beverages.<br /><br />I've heard that licking your lips will cause them to dry out more but don't know if that is true.<br /><br />Wearing lipstick and lip gloss helps keep lips soft. Uh ..but that won't work for you.<br /><br />I do NOT understand why people don't tell others they have broccoli in their teeth, their fly is open, the bat cave thing, or tissues stuck all over their face.<br /><br />i guarantee I will tell you because gosh ..I'd be grateful if someone warned me! Ha! One hot day while working in Patient Access ..even tho the a/c was on ..I was sweating. I blotted my face with hospital issue tissues. Issue tissue. :) Anyway, I registered 3 patients and then went in back of ED for a break. I was sipping a cup of coffee, talking with the ED doc for about 5 minutes before he FINALLY said .."You Know ..you have little pieces of tissues stuck all over your face.?"<br /><br />Mortified ..I jumped up to look in the mirror in the bathroom across from the break room. MULTIPLE tiny pieces of tissue were indeed stuck all over my face. Stupid cheap hospital issue tissues! What were they thinking ..that they wouldn't tell me? I guess people just don't want to be in the awkward moment.<br /><br />But he was also a surgeon and I've read that surgeons are so tough ..they'll eat their young in residency... but he took 5 minutes to tell me? At least he did and it was funny.<br /><br />Thankfully no one mooned me. ;)<br /><br />Funny story Jim. Thanks for sharing it... and for being real.SeaSprayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07906503090688697222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-76491354234871436742010-06-29T01:42:43.985-04:002010-06-29T01:42:43.985-04:00Can't believe that no one told you that you ha...Can't believe that no one told you that you had a bat in the cave during report.... That's so wrong.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-5225510520268688612010-06-28T22:26:48.356-04:002010-06-28T22:26:48.356-04:00Lanolin. Apply to hands. Remove excess with pape...Lanolin. Apply to hands. Remove excess with paper towel. Wash hands. A coating of lanolin remains. Dry hands with paper towels to avoid lanolining your nice towels. Have slightly sticky hands for 10 minutes. Problem solved. <br /><br />For lips just put the lanolin straight on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-21737576026198560972010-06-28T21:07:52.500-04:002010-06-28T21:07:52.500-04:00This one made me smile :) When I lived out west, ...This one made me smile :) When I lived out west, this was a constant problem. Not so much down here in the land of humidity hell (FL). Have a great day!Lisa Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951250862147784757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-90450671549884063992010-06-28T17:11:13.970-04:002010-06-28T17:11:13.970-04:00I have cracked lips year-round if I skip the lip-b...I have cracked lips year-round if I skip the lip-balm. Burts Bee is good, the best at hydrating your lips I have tried is the hemp one from the Bodyshop, but it tastes terrible, so don't get it.<br />Boogers... how to tell people they have one hanging? Hard job, but we all wish someone would tell us!Calhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204635978443190089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-35871397043036716282010-06-28T14:42:58.075-04:002010-06-28T14:42:58.075-04:00Great story, Jim. Got me grinning. And I'm sur...Great story, Jim. Got me grinning. And I'm sure we could ALL tell tons of embarrassing stories, given some incentive. Though I can't think of anything ... ;)<br />-WrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-11869882319620742022010-06-28T14:42:39.037-04:002010-06-28T14:42:39.037-04:00If you had recounted another story of a double cra...If you had recounted another story of a double crack along with this, it might just be your best post ever! :PKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505134228454833619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-15062106802661773602010-06-28T13:40:40.144-04:002010-06-28T13:40:40.144-04:00VBG-Worse things could happen than having some str...VBG-Worse things could happen than having some strangers notice that you didn't have a tissue handy.<br /><br />You probably don't want your comments section filled up with home remedies for dry skin, so I'll refrain from writing a book here. Good luck!WarmSockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192702662231361355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-39515114239103402732010-06-28T12:51:12.209-04:002010-06-28T12:51:12.209-04:00We must have been on the same brain-wave yesterday...We must have been on the same brain-wave yesterday. My complaint about dry skin didn't make it past the first edit, though. I might be able to give your dry skin a run for your money. Every winter I have a tendency to look down and realize the back of my hands are bleeding even though my purple Nalgene is practically surgically attached to my hand and I've always got some lotion handy. I've found Aveeda to be great for my hands. It's a bit pricey, but it's the only thing that works. I use Aveeno for my face and that's been nice as well.<br /><br />By the way, there's something in you nose.<br /><br /><>< KatieKatie Axelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361471654719262744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-57833332407208544132010-06-28T11:26:30.562-04:002010-06-28T11:26:30.562-04:00Being in the ER for up to 12-15 hours with my daug...Being in the ER for up to 12-15 hours with my daughter several times, I know the dehydrating effect those places have! No water for patients or visitors waiting, I always politely asked nurses for water PLEASE. It's like the Sahara desert. Now I know it wasn't just me!<br /><br />Burt's Bees for lips<br /><br />and try for hands<br /> http://www.uddercream.com/ work the best for ppl who have to constantly wash hands/have wet hands such as nurses, doctors, hairdressers, teachers.<br /><br />I worked as a volunteer art docent in the elementary school one year. I helped them create their own paper. From dry paper to pulp, scent was added and some powdered substance, can't remember what it was now---but after the project was done, school was over for the day, I walked through the halls in front of kids, parents, people who knew me, drove home only to look in the mirror to see a nose with 2 nostrils full of pure white, what appeared to now look like i have inhaled plaster of paris, including a nice dusting over the eyebrows.<br /><br />No one said a word, thank goodness I didn't go to the grocery store before home.soulful sepulcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271584927611299868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-39172123587525741082010-06-28T09:43:09.063-04:002010-06-28T09:43:09.063-04:00yeah, like those kids never did that! right! litt...yeah, like those kids never did that! right! little buggers...<br /><br />smiles, bee<br />xoxoxoxoxoxoEmpress Bee (of the high sea)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08300140506585000934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-6922055974600174872010-06-28T09:23:48.753-04:002010-06-28T09:23:48.753-04:00My skin has always been so dry that it occasionall...My skin has always been so dry that it occasionally bleeds. I gave up on it years ago. My toddler has the same problem, and his dermatologist recommended Curel continuous comfort. I have started using it too. For the first time in years, my skin feels moisturized. Give it a try if you haven't already :) (and no, I don't work for curel - but it sure sounds like it, huh?)Rachaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-70313683033533697902010-06-28T08:25:18.050-04:002010-06-28T08:25:18.050-04:001) I love Burt's Bees. It's the only chaps...1) I love Burt's Bees. It's the only chapstick I use.<br />2) After working to save lives for 12 hours, you can pick your nose for as long as you want. I daresay those college kids were partying for the past 12 hours and not contributing to society like you were!CharityVLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184364975188612954noreply@blogger.com