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What are these Bumps?

Some background. My daughter is 11, and has bad allergies, which she got allergy shots for over 5 years until recently. We are currently switching allergists. She also has food allergies which we have an Epi-Pen for.

About 2 weeks ago, she woke up with these bumps/bites on her legs, arm and wrist. She had about 7-9 bumps. They were VERY itchy, very pink and hard. I couldn't understand what it was from. The next night she sleeps in her room again and wakes up with 3 more bumps, one of which was on her thumb! So I decided I'd search her room for any insects (bedbugs, fleas, etc). I vacuumed her carpet, her mattress and washed all her sheets, pillow cases, comforter, etc., in hot water. I didn't find anything in her room that would explain where these bumps were coming from. I let her sleep with me that night and the next morning she woke up with 2 more bumps. I let her sleep with me for the next 4 days but she didn't wake up with anymore bumps.

I then decided I'd sleep in her bed to see if I wake up with any bumps. I did that 2 nights ago and woke up with nothing! So I figured she could go back to sleeping in her bed. She slept in her bed last night and this morning she wakes up with 3 more bumps!!! I haven't taken her to the doctor yet because I didn't think it was that serious. But now I'm not sure what it's from. If it were bedbugs or some other bug, wouldn't I have gotten bit when I slept in her room? Nobody else is getting these bumps/bites just my daughter. I don't know what it's from. It's frustrating not knowing why she's getting these things.

Now, the 7-9 bumps she originally had started turning into what looks like scars. They are not pink anymore, but more purplish/dark colored.

Any ideas???
She goes to private school, but obviously shares desks, and is around many kids. I have an appointment with our new allergist this Thursday, hopefully I can get some answers! It's mind boggling!

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I have Really Itchy Legs….?

And I went to a dermatologist earlier this year to see if he could help me and he said I have very dry skin, so he gave me some lotions for it....I'm ALLERGIC to the lotions, so I stopped using them....the itching comes more at night and I don't know what kind of lotion I can use for my legs, it can't have a fragrance and it has to be hypoallergenic, does anyone have any suggestions? It gets to the point I cut myself from scratching so hard. I don't have bed bugs, I get a new mattress every 2 years and I change my sheets every other day....so....I don't know what it is....someone help.

And please, no rude remarks....
I AM almost allergic to EVERYTHING, I take two shots, everyweek lol....I do have my reasons for replacing my mattress so much.

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What are these Bumps?

Some background. My daughter is 11, and has bad allergies, which she got allergy shots for over 5 years until recently. We are currently switching allergists. She also has food allergies which we have an Epi-Pen for.

About 2 weeks ago, she woke up with these bumps/bites on her legs, arm and wrist. She had about 7-9 bumps. They were VERY itchy, very pink and hard. I couldn't understand what it was from. The next night she sleeps in her room again and wakes up with 3 more bumps, one of which was on her thumb! So I decided I'd search her room for any insects (bedbugs, fleas, etc). I vacuumed her carpet, her mattress and washed all her sheets, pillow cases, comforter, etc., in hot water. I didn't find anything in her room that would explain where these bumps were coming from. I let her sleep with me that night and the next morning she woke up with 2 more bumps. I let her sleep with me for the next 4 days but she didn't wake up with anymore bumps.

I then decided I'd sleep in her bed to see if I wake up with any bumps. I did that 2 nights ago and woke up with nothing! So I figured she could go back to sleeping in her bed. She slept in her bed last night and this morning she wakes up with 3 more bumps!!! I haven't taken her to the doctor yet because I didn't think it was that serious. But now I'm not sure what it's from. If it were bedbugs or some other bug, wouldn't I have gotten bit when I slept in her room? Nobody else is getting these bumps/bites just my daughter. I don't know what it's from. It's frustrating not knowing why she's getting these things.

Now, the 7-9 bumps she originally had started turning into what looks like scars. They are not pink anymore, but more purplish/dark colored.

Any ideas???

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Back Itches When Trying to Sleep?

So I've been having a problem for over 2 years now. My back gets really itchy when I lay on it when I try to sleep.

When I lay on my side, the itching stops.

However, I'm more comfy on my back so I would like to find a cause and resolution for this problem.

*Its not bed bugs or mites or anything, because I bought a new bed three months ago (frame, box springs, mattress all new) & My new bed is hypoallergenic or whatever Temperpedic =)

*I wash my sheets twice a week

*I'm not allergic to anything

*I had this issue before I got my dog

*I have no rash or visible sign of irritation

Any ideas?

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The Worst Consumer Mattress Advice In The History of The World

I just read an article by consumer reports correspondent Janice Liberman. She was doing a story on mattresses for consumers, specifically, how much you need to spend and the difference between high end and low end mattresses. Here is one of the things she said:

The difference in an dollar 800 dollar mattress and a dollar 2,000 one may not be that great, but salespeople will inundate you with facts about foam, coil count, and the quality of the mattress ticking. Who looks at your ticking anyway.

This is one of the grossest misrepresentations of the mattress industry I have ever seen.

Sure, a dollar 2000 mattress and an dollar 800 mattress do the same thing. They are a place to lay your head at night

Its the same with a Hyundai and a Corvette both get you from point A to point B, but one has much more benefits obviously.

I would ask her what type of car she drives. I wonder if she drives an economy car or a luxury car. She probably has something nicer than an economy car because if you can afford luxury you should treat yourself to it. Consumers should buy the nicest mattress they can afford and not short change themselves because sleep is important as well as back support.

Janice you are not doing consumers a service, you are doing a disservice by making an already difficult purchase more confusing.

So, I am going to do consumers a service by explaining the point you refused to inform the customers on.

Who looks at your ticking anyway.

Who looks at your under garments, seriously, why do people buy 100 pertest underwear or silk underwear, I do not know anything about womens lingerie but I know those items can get excessive too. What is the difference between buying a 100 pertest cotton shirt and polyester shirt. Or a super 180s wool suit and a polyester suit. Simple the polyester gets you HOT.

Mattresses that are made of mostly synthetic materials polyester rayon will make you sleep warmer too they do not breath as well as the higher quality ticking cotton and cashmeres. I read in a survey in sleep savvy magazine that this is one of the main concerns consumers have about their mattress is that it will keep them at a comfortable temperature.

Well I do not know anyone today who would buy a car without air conditioners and yeah it costs more and itll still get you from point A to point B but you will be more comfortable.

Salespeople will inundate you with facts about foam

Ok, yes mattress salesmen can be a bit boring when they go into foam specs Ill give you that its not the most exciting conversation. Especially since you cant really see on the inside what youre buying. But when you stop and think about it aside from the ticking and the thin fiber underneath the ticking the foam is the most important part of the mattress the foam not only creates the fell, but it is the closest part of the mattress to your body for the next 10,15 years. You might want to get quality foam. No its not cheap. Yes it costs more not only because believe it or not millions scientists invest millions of dollars and years of research to design the right foam that feels good and lasts a long time

Which brings me to the next point Ms. Liberman did not address

I am going to introduce such an important term to you that you should write it down and bring it into the mattress store with you. The term comfort life.

Whats that Most mattresses that are dollar 800 feel great in the store, and yes dollar 800 will get you a decent mattress.

But like most high use durable goods each year it will feel a bit less new obviously.

Comfort life is the mattresses ability to maintain that new feel luxury mattresses do this better than the mid grade mattresses. Luxury mattresses have a stronger innerspring and more resilient foams that feel nice, like they do in the store for a much longer time.

Another reason why this article is just ridiculous is that it does not even address back support.

Scientists have finally acknowledged that sleeping on a bad mattress is bad for your back. Most Americans suffer from back pain a good mattress will aid in relieving that pain

What helps with back support in a mattress Strong inner spring this can either mean a higher coil count or a lower coil count with thicker coils. In addition the premium and luxury mattresses have specific technologies for specific problems like some of the memory foam mattresses that fill in and support the hard to reach lower lumbar area.

Thinking about this one topic causes you to see the weakness is Ms. Libermans argument.

In conclusion Janice nice try but no cigar you kinda missed the boat on this one.

If consumers followed your advice we would all be getting cheap comfortable mattress that did not address the consumer needs. Youre biggest flaw is that you assume that all consumers shop just like you. Every consumer is unique and has unique needs. Some consumers needs mattresses that have a high motion separation index, some require mattresses with more support, some need edge support some are athletes, some are single, some are couples, some have allergies. And a good mattress expert will elicit and help appeal to these needs.

The point is our industry has something for every consumer whether dollar 500 dollars or dollar 5000 Some consumers have special needs and require special mattresses these sometimes cost a bit more and if you have ever had the experience of a great night sleep a really great nights sleep you know I am telling the truth.

I realize mattresses are not the most fun and glamorous purchase and are very complex and VERY subjective to your personal situation and even sometimes confusing so whether they are your mom, your best friend, or a NBC news reporter. It is rare to find an individual who is not actively part of this industry who really KNOWS what they are talking about. Make a decision based on your needs and your decision not what someone from television tells you to do.

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How do I treat my mattress so my allergies will stop?

I had a down mattress top with white feathers in it and a down comforter ,what could I spray my mattress with so I can sleep in it.I have new sheets and a new comforter.I can't sleep at night for my allergies and coughing.

Buy an allergy free matress cover to cover it up.

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