Skin problem sitting

[lilac lass 34]

Hi,

I am doing well but have one problem that I can't seem to manage. I am 4 months out and really close to goal. My seat or butt that I sit on, hurts. It is the skin kind of where my top of my thigh and my rear meet. At first I thought it was from very loose clothes rubbing when I walked, it is where my panty leg is but the area is about the size of my hand on each leg. It is where I sit on and the skin is very dry. I am putting lotion on it at least twice a day. I get up and walk regularly so that I am not sitting for prolonged periods of time. But the skin isn't getting better and it is sore to sit on. Yeah, it is a strange problem and embarrassing. I am thinking I never had this before and had a lot more weight and on the same area. So why does it hurt now?? I do have a lot of wrinkly skin at different areas, kind of the prune look. So any ideas would be welcome cause this is annoying me and I have run out of ideas.

[RebecaSparkles 247]

Try one of those gel seat cushions. Like the kind people with wheelchairs use.

Or if your office will allow one of those giant balls.

Or you can try one of those inflatable donuts.

allons-y

[ISleevedIt 379]

maybe you need to wear Spanx or something to keep the loose skin from rubbing. As for the dry skin, I find using Vitamin e oil helps my skin a lot. You can find a small bottle of it in the vitamin section. I find it keeps my skin hydrated very well. Also, make sure you are drinking enough fluids...this will help with dry skin also....good luck.

[sunnymyway 17]

Have you been to Dr to determine if it's not a fungal infection etc?

[lilac lass 34]

Have you been to Dr to determine if it's not a fungal infection etc?

Hmm, hadn't even thought of that. Thanks for taking the time to write.

[lilac lass 34]

Try one of those gel seat cushions. Like the kind people with wheelchairs use.

Or if your office will allow one of those giant balls.

Or you can try one of those inflatable donuts.

allons-y

I will check that out as well. By evening, I am miserable.

[lilac lass 34]

maybe you need to wear Spanx or something to keep the loose skin from rubbing. As for the dry skin, I find using Vitamin e oil helps my skin a lot. You can find a small bottle of it in the Vitamin section. I find it keeps my skin hydrated very well. Also, make sure you are drinking enough fluids...this will help with dry skin also....good luck.

Thanks for taking the time to write, I appreciate it! I don't know about spanx, they don't sound comfortable and I live in the south so how cool are they? I am good about watching my fluids but you have given me some things to consider. I will keep all these ideas in mind and trying working on this with the new information.

[melodymouse 196]

Hmm' date=' hadn't even thought of that. Thanks for taking the time to write.[/quote']

This was my first thought. If the skin itself is irritated, you should get it checked out by the doctor.

[Sleevin'It 57]

I agree with the suggestion to visit the dr. Could be nothing, but it could also be some sort of infection setting in. Good luck!

[NurseGrace 509]

Is it red?

[lilac lass 34]

I will go to the doctor. Parts of it is red, more so at times. I kept telling myself it was just really dry skin but it should be checked out. Thanks!! So glad I posted and got other views.

[sunnymyway 17]

let us know how you make out.

[lilac lass 34]

I went to see my primary doctor and she said it was a yeast infection in the wrinkles of my skin from losing weight. I was putting lotion on it and that wasn't helping the situation but helping the yeast grow. She gave me a prescription cream to use for 2 weeks. It still is sore but she said it should help.

[sunnymyway 17]

That's what I thought. Glad u went. U should feel better in a couple days!

[CharmingTortoise 83]

I went to see my primary doctor and she said it was a yeast infection in the wrinkles of my skin from losing weight. I was putting lotion on it and that wasn't helping the situation but helping the yeast grow. She gave me a prescription cream to use for 2 weeks. It still is sore but she said it should help.

I know this was sort of an embarrassing thing to share but thank you so much. Might help someone out who ends up with the same problem.

Hope your butt gets to feeling better soon