Deodorant or anti persperant suggestions?
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I really don't know Natly.
I really don't know Natly. When I took radiation treatments, they said I could only use a non-aluminum deodorant. It was called Tom's from Maine. But, I didn't need it for long because my sweat glands got zapped out, so, I don't sweat under my arm anymore.
Best to call your doctor and ask them. I am sure they will know.
I love that picture of you and your grandbaby. You look so happy and so pretty!
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NatlyRitzy said:I really don't know Natly.
I really don't know Natly. When I took radiation treatments, they said I could only use a non-aluminum deodorant. It was called Tom's from Maine. But, I didn't need it for long because my sweat glands got zapped out, so, I don't sweat under my arm anymore.
Best to call your doctor and ask them. I am sure they will know.
I love that picture of you and your grandbaby. You look so happy and so pretty!
Sue
Are you sure that you need to use one? Since my lymph node were removed my body does not produce any sweat and odor under armpit at the surgical site. And yes radiation completely killed those glads which were functional after the surgery.
Ask your doctor what to use.0 -
Nature's Gate makes a
natural brand deodorant that can be found at many natural food stores and also on-line shops. Comes in a number of scents. My daughter got me started on them about a year ago (probably many years too late!) It has no aluminum. I like the Persimmon and Rose Geranium. It's very gentle. Lola0 -
Deodorant vs. Anti Persperant
Burt's Bees makes a natural deodorant from herbs which is very gentle. It comes in a little pump bottle, and you must remember to shake it really well before each use or when you get to the bottom you smell like turkey stuffing (sage) when you heat up. (How very seasonal) It's available at Target - you could bring a bottle in when you see your doctor and ask him about it.0 -
CRYSTALcvolk821 said:Deodorant vs. Anti Persperant
Burt's Bees makes a natural deodorant from herbs which is very gentle. It comes in a little pump bottle, and you must remember to shake it really well before each use or when you get to the bottom you smell like turkey stuffing (sage) when you heat up. (How very seasonal) It's available at Target - you could bring a bottle in when you see your doctor and ask him about it.
Crystal Body Deodorant. No Aluminium Chlorohydrate. Hypoallergenic. Fragrance and Paraben free. Endorsed by Cancer Treatment Centres. It works great and doesn't sting. I only bought it because I noticed the pink ribbom sign on top and that it was a sprat on (was too sore to use roll-on)
Hope this helps. They have a wbsite.:
www.thecrystal.com
Jxxx0 -
NATLY..
My radiation oncologist's office gave me ALRA a non-metallic deodorant......They supplied everything like that for me.......But I found that during the radiation, I didn't need anything under that arm. If you have an infection, I wouldn't use anything right now. I was told that after my lumpectomy in May....because it could cause an infection.
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After rads, you don't needMAJW said:NATLY..
My radiation oncologist's office gave me ALRA a non-metallic deodorant......They supplied everything like that for me.......But I found that during the radiation, I didn't need anything under that arm. If you have an infection, I wouldn't use anything right now. I was told that after my lumpectomy in May....because it could cause an infection.
Best wishes....
After rads, you don't need anything. But, if you have an infection, you might not want to use anything either. Call your doctor and find out first. Good luck!0 -
Talk to your docsurvivorbc09 said:After rads, you don't need
After rads, you don't need anything. But, if you have an infection, you might not want to use anything either. Call your doctor and find out first. Good luck!
You should probably call or go see your doctor Natly before you put anything on if you have an infection. Good luck and let us know.
KYLEZ ♥0 -
Thank you ladies for allKylez said:Talk to your doc
You should probably call or go see your doctor Natly before you put anything on if you have an infection. Good luck and let us know.
KYLEZ ♥
Thank you ladies for all your good suggestions. I find that I do need it right now. I'll check with my onc and see what he has to say. My radiation is way down the road. I have at least 6 more chemo treatments. Thanks Again!0 -
I use deodorant from the
I use deodorant from the natural foods store--have for my entire adult life, due to allergies.
But once rads started, I was not allowed to use anything. As soon as the rads were over, I went back to the natural stuff. I might have gotten by with using it during rads, but I just did not want to take a chance on any type of problem.0 -
Glad you don't need it nownatly15 said:Thank you ladies for all
Thank you ladies for all your good suggestions. I find that I do need it right now. I'll check with my onc and see what he has to say. My radiation is way down the road. I have at least 6 more chemo treatments. Thanks Again!
Glad you don't need it now Natly. I don't have sweat glands where I got rads, so, I don't need any on that side, and, I don't sweat much anyway. Ask your oncologist.
Leeza0 -
Check with your doctor....natly15 said:Thank you ladies for all
Thank you ladies for all your good suggestions. I find that I do need it right now. I'll check with my onc and see what he has to say. My radiation is way down the road. I have at least 6 more chemo treatments. Thanks Again!
If you have an infection at the surgical site under that arm, your doc most likely will tell you to avoid using anything in that area. I was told I could use baking soda over my inscision, but I did not have an infection. After I healed, I used Chrystal (found at CVS) with the pink ribbon on the bottle (the one Tasha mentioned). I did stop sweating shortly into Rads and found that I did not need anything. Was hoping to be like others and kill the sweat glands. Here I am 2 months post Rads and all these hot flashes (tropical vacations!) are making me sweat. I'm back to using the Chrystal Deoderant. It works very well! At least no one has complained to me! Although they may be scared to because my head can start spinning around at the drop of a hat and pretty soon we'll probably encounter the green stuff! LOL ♥Pammy0 -
Probably best to call your
Probably best to call your doctor Natly. You should never do anything just because you read it, even on here. Your doctor knows you the best. And, if you have an infection, he will probably tell you nothing until it clears up. Good luck to you Natly!
I don't sweat under my one arm as I have no sweat glands there because of rads. YEA!0 -
Let us know what yournatly15 said:Thank you ladies for all
Thank you ladies for all your good suggestions. I find that I do need it right now. I'll check with my onc and see what he has to say. My radiation is way down the road. I have at least 6 more chemo treatments. Thanks Again!
Let us know what your oncologist says Natly.
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Sweat Glands.....
My armpit was NOT radiated..very close though....Although I did not sweat during treatment, less than a week after I completed treatment, I started to perspire again.. EVERYONE is different though.......Now I am back to using my regular Secret.......
Best wishes0
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