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After 5 weeks no result
October 10 2009 at 11:33 AM elle (Login elle09)
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It is nearly 5 weeks now with Brava.I only missed one night at the beginning. I do get such a good swelling about 4 inches. But yesterday I used the domes after 12 hours. I didnt see any growth compare to the beginning of my breasts. Beginning to lose faith in Brava
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Red
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 10 2009, 2:16 PM
Hi Elle - I'm just about to start using BRAVA in a month or so and from all the research I've done and the people I've asked (on this forum too), it seems that you have to wait AT LEAST 6 or 7 weeks to see the possibility of growth, and really the full cycle, 12-16-20 weeks to see your total growth.
You've come this far, I would say keep going and see what happens when the cycle is complete.
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emmiedee
(Login anothertry) don't give up! October 11 2009, 2:46 PM
red is right... this is a slow process. you are getting swelling, which is good. keep at it... cells take a long time to grow.
stay with it! keep your chin up... the boobies will come!
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 11 2009, 3:56 PM
Thanks girls
I am staying with it. Do you think it is muscle growth or tissue growth. I ask this question to myself sometimes.
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StacyEllen
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 11 2009, 11:25 PM
5 weeks is NOTHING with brava. I have done it for four different cycles. My first cycle, i did it for 32 weeks and went from a 34A to a 34 B. If you aren't in it for the long haul with Brava, then it probably isn't the best system for you. It is a very difficult system and requires endurance (seems dramatic but it's true!) and self sacrifice. Your family will hate it by the time you are done, but in my opinion, it does give lasting growth to some of us. It completely changed the shape of my breasts. I am still small, but at least i have a handful now Don't give up too soon!!!!
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Red
(Login bluemoonlight) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 12 2009, 9:49 AM
It's supposed to increase just tissue growth and, like emmiedee said, it takes cells a while to grow. That's what you have to think about, I guess - you're (we're!) actually trying to GROW something, to grow new cells and that can never happen overnight. Look at plants, or the way scientists are creating organs, like the 'Ear Mouse' - it's def going to take time. That's what I am already telling myself anyway. (I think the only way to get actual muscle growth is through working out with weights.)
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miriam41
(Login miriam41) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 12 2009, 10:46 PM
I am also at 5 weeks and even though its too early for results I already have some Brava fatigue (I know I sound like a major wimp compared to some of the Brava veterans here). It feels like another full-time job only at night. The swelling messes with your head. I am committed to seeing it through. I only have 14 weeks to dedicate and I hope this gives me something. If its not enough I will extend and just take them on my vacation - ugh. I think after you start seeing some retention it renews you to keep going.
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 12 2009, 10:55 PM
Hi everyone, I was so pissed off when I posted this message. Today I waited about 13 hours before I put the domes. I measured it this time.Guess what, I got 1.5 cm growth compare to the beginning. I also lost 2 kg (4 lbs) . Thats really good I keep going with Brava until March. Thank you
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elusia
(Login elusia)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: After 5 weeks no result October 13 2009, 7:43 AM
Elle,
when I read your post I thought: "If she gets swelling as big as 4 whooping inches, she WILL see a lot of growth if she just sticks with it!". It seems like the ones that get big swelling are more likely to get good and fast growth as well. Like everyone have already said, 5 weeks aint nothin in the Brava world. I know Brava's own advertisement with "12 hours, 12 weeks" can make you think it's a short term thing. For most, it takes many months to really get something, even though a few lucky ones can actually get someting in the Brava specified time. But many months isn't really much, if you compare to taking herbs where you can keep trying for years before (if ever!) you find your right combination that makes you grow.
If you keep going until March you will be big, girl ; ))
You'll be so happy that you had the endurance to stick with it!
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Red
(Login bluemoonlight) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 13 2009, 8:22 AM
Woohoo! Keep it up elle! And please keep us updated!
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 13 2009, 1:51 PM
Thanks a lot. As we are in the same boat I feel like I know all of you Elusia I saw your post about taking a break. I think you should give 2 months break and try some creams. I tried wild yam cream in past it was Ok for a while but it didn't last.
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 13 2009, 5:18 PM
It's great that you see results in 5 weeks, keep up the good work! How did you get 4 inches of growth? Are you using the sport box? The most I get is 1 inch.
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 13 2009, 10:21 PM
The swelling was 3 inches when I first started.Then increased to four inches.It is not the actual growth.I wish it was I dont do anything special but I wear the domes at least 15 hours. Somedays even more if I can.For the first time I had some tingling in my breast today without the domes. Thats a good sign I think I dont have a child at all. But all of my family have bigger breast than me. I lost some volume through the time because of my pear shape.I remember some days even I was a small C cup but I lost it when I lost weight not didnt gain on my breast again.I used creams and pills in the past but none of them has worked. So I gave up many years ago until I bought a manual pump last year but I didnt find it comfortable to use.I used it for a month. I didnt know this forum otherwise I would have bought Brava then.I used this pump till my breast turn purple two times a day each for one hour.I didnt know I shouldnt do like this that time. I gave up on that too. Brava is more comfortable for me to wear so I am not going to give up until March. I will see the result later.
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 13 2009, 10:24 PM
I forgot to say yes I am using sport box with narrow large domes. It only pumps a few times while I wear it.
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 14 2009, 4:10 AM
I also have the bigger domes. I wonder, will I get more swelling if I use the bigger domes?
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 14 2009, 10:45 AM
Does your nipples touch the domes from inside? Mine touches but I dont want to buy a new set of domes not yet. I will continoue with these till I see some results. If you have some room from inside of the domes then you dont need to move to bigger size.Do you also get a good sealing? I use aloe vera gel for preparing. When I use it for 12 hours I get less swelling, 3 hours extra gives an inch more swelling.To me still nothing is different in terms of growth but I measured it so I must be wrong. Swelling is misleading and does not last. Actual growth is more important.
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 14 2009, 5:10 PM
I've been using the same domes for 8 1/2 months. I used to wear the domes for 17-18 hours, it didn't make much difference, maybe 1 inch more. My nipples are little less than an inch away from the inside of the domes. I have the large wide domes but I've never used it. I might call the Brava coach today and see what she says.
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 14 2009, 7:25 PM
I called Brava coach last week about swelling. She said I should move to extra large domes but I am not ready for that . I dont want to pay extra for now. If you already have it why dont you use it? Did you ever give break during 8 months?
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 14 2009, 8:04 PM
I thought I would sell it since my breast never had a big swelling. No, I have not taken a break. I started back in Feb. 2009. I noticed that they grow 1/2 inch every 3 months. I started with 31, now my breasts are 32.5 inches all around. My goal is at least to be 33, but what I really want is 33.5. If it goes like the way it has been, I will get there in 6 months.
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 15 2009, 1:54 PM
Maybe you should take a break thats what Brava coaches say. For me Brava is last resort. If it doesnt work I wont try anything else. Since you have result you shouldnt be selling. Somedays I change the position of the domes if I dont get enough suction. Even 1 mm makes difference.I position them very close to my armpits. Try different positions.See which one works best for you. And since you are using the same domes for 8 months you maybe should try the other one. It will be more sticky.
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 15 2009, 5:25 PM
I talked to customer service yesterday, she told me 8 months is too long to be with the same domes. I tried the new domes yesterday, it was hard to get them stick, they were coming off, but once I took the air out with my mouth, it was good. The domes are sooo much deeper! The swelling was not much different, barely an inch. I don't think we need a lot of swelling, we are growing 1 drop a day, an inch swelling should be enough, I think.
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 17 2009, 10:56 AM
Why are they not sticky you said it was new. They should be sticky.But it is not major problem. The main problem is not to lose sealing with the domes. You are right swelling is not too important since it does not last. My Brava coach said to me if I dont want change the domes I could wear it 11 hours instead of 15 hours. So you are not giving break till you are happy for the result.I still think you should give some break for a short time maybe for 15-30 days.Use an enhancement cream three times a day during the break. It might give better results.
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 18 2009, 5:29 PM
Now that I have the new domes on, it's itching crazy. I wore my other domes for 8 months, I didn't have any itching. I don't know what's going on. The only thing I can think of is, these are new, the sealing is better, so when I suck the air out with my mouth, it gets really tight and the redness on the bottom lasts all day. I know you had this problem, did it go away? What did you do about it? I need help!!!
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 18 2009, 11:00 PM
Now that I have the new domes, it's itching crazy. I wore my old domes for 8 months, I never had that problem. I'm thinking these are new, they stick better, the sucktion is better and the redness on the bottom stays the whole day. I know you had the same problem, what did you do about it? Is it still itching?
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elle
(Login elle09) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 22 2009, 8:51 PM
I just read it now.I have been ill. Yes I had itching very badly before.First I tried Cavilon no sting barrier film it did help but didnt go away.then I tried allergy tablets.I tried for a week. It did help even took it away but because of side effects I stopped taking the tablets.Since then I only use Aloe vera gel and I didnt have major problem. I recommend you, until the sticky part goes away, try anti histamine allery tablets and aloe vera gel. You can stop taking tablets once the itching is under control.
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bizybizy
(no login) itching October 22 2009, 9:27 PM
I had horrible itching when I started, while the domes were on. I did pure aloe vera gel before the domes, and cortaid or benadryl after the domes. After showering, I used Aveeno baby daily moisture lotion, unscented, to maintain the health and moisture of my skin. In time, the itching went away. It may have something to do with the decreased stickiness of the domes, who knows.
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 23 2009, 5:15 AM
Thanks, I started using my bigger bra and the itching went away. I think it was too tight before.
elle
(Login elle09) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 24 2009, 10:40 AM
Yes it is something to do with the stickness of the domes. Mine are still sticky but not as hard as when it first started. glad to hear that Anet
October 10 2009 at 11:33 AM elle (Login elle09)
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It is nearly 5 weeks now with Brava.I only missed one night at the beginning. I do get such a good swelling about 4 inches. But yesterday I used the domes after 12 hours. I didnt see any growth compare to the beginning of my breasts. Beginning to lose faith in Brava
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Red
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 10 2009, 2:16 PM
Hi Elle - I'm just about to start using BRAVA in a month or so and from all the research I've done and the people I've asked (on this forum too), it seems that you have to wait AT LEAST 6 or 7 weeks to see the possibility of growth, and really the full cycle, 12-16-20 weeks to see your total growth.
You've come this far, I would say keep going and see what happens when the cycle is complete.
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emmiedee
(Login anothertry) don't give up! October 11 2009, 2:46 PM
red is right... this is a slow process. you are getting swelling, which is good. keep at it... cells take a long time to grow.
stay with it! keep your chin up... the boobies will come!
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 11 2009, 3:56 PM
Thanks girls
I am staying with it. Do you think it is muscle growth or tissue growth. I ask this question to myself sometimes.Edit Message Delete Message
StacyEllen
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 11 2009, 11:25 PM
5 weeks is NOTHING with brava. I have done it for four different cycles. My first cycle, i did it for 32 weeks and went from a 34A to a 34 B. If you aren't in it for the long haul with Brava, then it probably isn't the best system for you. It is a very difficult system and requires endurance (seems dramatic but it's true!) and self sacrifice. Your family will hate it by the time you are done, but in my opinion, it does give lasting growth to some of us. It completely changed the shape of my breasts. I am still small, but at least i have a handful now
Don't give up too soon!!!! Edit Message Delete Message
Red
(Login bluemoonlight) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 12 2009, 9:49 AM
It's supposed to increase just tissue growth and, like emmiedee said, it takes cells a while to grow. That's what you have to think about, I guess - you're (we're!) actually trying to GROW something, to grow new cells and that can never happen overnight. Look at plants, or the way scientists are creating organs, like the 'Ear Mouse' - it's def going to take time. That's what I am already telling myself anyway. (I think the only way to get actual muscle growth is through working out with weights.)
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miriam41
(Login miriam41) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 12 2009, 10:46 PM
I am also at 5 weeks and even though its too early for results I already have some Brava fatigue (I know I sound like a major wimp compared to some of the Brava veterans here). It feels like another full-time job only at night. The swelling messes with your head. I am committed to seeing it through. I only have 14 weeks to dedicate and I hope this gives me something. If its not enough I will extend and just take them on my vacation - ugh. I think after you start seeing some retention it renews you to keep going.
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 12 2009, 10:55 PM
Hi everyone, I was so pissed off when I posted this message. Today I waited about 13 hours before I put the domes. I measured it this time.Guess what, I got 1.5 cm growth compare to the beginning. I also lost 2 kg (4 lbs) . Thats really good
I keep going with Brava until March. Thank you Edit Message Delete Message
elusia
(Login elusia)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: After 5 weeks no result October 13 2009, 7:43 AM
Elle,
when I read your post I thought: "If she gets swelling as big as 4 whooping inches, she WILL see a lot of growth if she just sticks with it!". It seems like the ones that get big swelling are more likely to get good and fast growth as well. Like everyone have already said, 5 weeks aint nothin in the Brava world. I know Brava's own advertisement with "12 hours, 12 weeks" can make you think it's a short term thing. For most, it takes many months to really get something, even though a few lucky ones can actually get someting in the Brava specified time. But many months isn't really much, if you compare to taking herbs where you can keep trying for years before (if ever!) you find your right combination that makes you grow.
If you keep going until March you will be big, girl ; ))
You'll be so happy that you had the endurance to stick with it!
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Red
(Login bluemoonlight) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 13 2009, 8:22 AM
Woohoo! Keep it up elle! And please keep us updated!
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 13 2009, 1:51 PM
Thanks a lot. As we are in the same boat I feel like I know all of you
Elusia I saw your post about taking a break. I think you should give 2 months break and try some creams. I tried wild yam cream in past it was Ok for a while but it didn't last.Edit Message Delete Message
Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 13 2009, 5:18 PM
It's great that you see results in 5 weeks, keep up the good work! How did you get 4 inches of growth? Are you using the sport box? The most I get is 1 inch.
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 13 2009, 10:21 PM
The swelling was 3 inches when I first started.Then increased to four inches.It is not the actual growth.I wish it was
I dont do anything special but I wear the domes at least 15 hours. Somedays even more if I can.For the first time I had some tingling in my breast today without the domes. Thats a good sign I think I dont have a child at all. But all of my family have bigger breast than me. I lost some volume through the time because of my pear shape.I remember some days even I was a small C cup but I lost it when I lost weight not didnt gain on my breast again.I used creams and pills in the past but none of them has worked. So I gave up many years ago until I bought a manual pump last year but I didnt find it comfortable to use.I used it for a month. I didnt know this forum otherwise I would have bought Brava then.I used this pump till my breast turn purple two times a day each for one hour.I didnt know I shouldnt do like this that time. I gave up on that too. Brava is more comfortable for me to wear so I am not going to give up until March. I will see the result later.Edit Message Delete Message
elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 13 2009, 10:24 PM
I forgot to say yes I am using sport box with narrow large domes. It only pumps a few times while I wear it.
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 14 2009, 4:10 AM
I also have the bigger domes. I wonder, will I get more swelling if I use the bigger domes?
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 14 2009, 10:45 AM
Does your nipples touch the domes from inside? Mine touches but I dont want to buy a new set of domes not yet. I will continoue with these till I see some results. If you have some room from inside of the domes then you dont need to move to bigger size.Do you also get a good sealing? I use aloe vera gel for preparing. When I use it for 12 hours I get less swelling, 3 hours extra gives an inch more swelling.To me still nothing is different in terms of growth but I measured it so I must be wrong. Swelling is misleading and does not last. Actual growth is more important.
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 14 2009, 5:10 PM
I've been using the same domes for 8 1/2 months. I used to wear the domes for 17-18 hours, it didn't make much difference, maybe 1 inch more. My nipples are little less than an inch away from the inside of the domes. I have the large wide domes but I've never used it. I might call the Brava coach today and see what she says.
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 14 2009, 7:25 PM
I called Brava coach last week about swelling. She said I should move to extra large domes but I am not ready for that . I dont want to pay extra for now. If you already have it why dont you use it? Did you ever give break during 8 months?
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 14 2009, 8:04 PM
I thought I would sell it since my breast never had a big swelling. No, I have not taken a break. I started back in Feb. 2009. I noticed that they grow 1/2 inch every 3 months. I started with 31, now my breasts are 32.5 inches all around. My goal is at least to be 33, but what I really want is 33.5. If it goes like the way it has been, I will get there in 6 months.
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 15 2009, 1:54 PM
Maybe you should take a break thats what Brava coaches say. For me Brava is last resort. If it doesnt work I wont try anything else. Since you have result you shouldnt be selling. Somedays I change the position of the domes if I dont get enough suction. Even 1 mm makes difference.I position them very close to my armpits. Try different positions.See which one works best for you. And since you are using the same domes for 8 months you maybe should try the other one. It will be more sticky.
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 15 2009, 5:25 PM
I talked to customer service yesterday, she told me 8 months is too long to be with the same domes. I tried the new domes yesterday, it was hard to get them stick, they were coming off, but once I took the air out with my mouth, it was good. The domes are sooo much deeper! The swelling was not much different, barely an inch. I don't think we need a lot of swelling, we are growing 1 drop a day, an inch swelling should be enough, I think.
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elle
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 17 2009, 10:56 AM
Why are they not sticky you said it was new. They should be sticky.But it is not major problem. The main problem is not to lose sealing with the domes. You are right swelling is not too important since it does not last. My Brava coach said to me if I dont want change the domes I could wear it 11 hours instead of 15 hours. So you are not giving break till you are happy for the result.I still think you should give some break for a short time maybe for 15-30 days.Use an enhancement cream three times a day during the break. It might give better results.
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 18 2009, 5:29 PM
Now that I have the new domes on, it's itching crazy. I wore my other domes for 8 months, I didn't have any itching. I don't know what's going on. The only thing I can think of is, these are new, the sealing is better, so when I suck the air out with my mouth, it gets really tight and the redness on the bottom lasts all day. I know you had this problem, did it go away? What did you do about it? I need help!!!
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 18 2009, 11:00 PM
Now that I have the new domes, it's itching crazy. I wore my old domes for 8 months, I never had that problem. I'm thinking these are new, they stick better, the sucktion is better and the redness on the bottom stays the whole day. I know you had the same problem, what did you do about it? Is it still itching?
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elle
(Login elle09) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 22 2009, 8:51 PM
I just read it now.I have been ill. Yes I had itching very badly before.First I tried Cavilon no sting barrier film it did help but didnt go away.then I tried allergy tablets.I tried for a week. It did help even took it away but because of side effects I stopped taking the tablets.Since then I only use Aloe vera gel and I didnt have major problem. I recommend you, until the sticky part goes away, try anti histamine allery tablets and aloe vera gel. You can stop taking tablets once the itching is under control.
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bizybizy
(no login) itching October 22 2009, 9:27 PM
I had horrible itching when I started, while the domes were on. I did pure aloe vera gel before the domes, and cortaid or benadryl after the domes. After showering, I used Aveeno baby daily moisture lotion, unscented, to maintain the health and moisture of my skin. In time, the itching went away. It may have something to do with the decreased stickiness of the domes, who knows.
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Anet
(no login) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 23 2009, 5:15 AM
Thanks, I started using my bigger bra and the itching went away. I think it was too tight before.
elle
(Login elle09) Re: After 5 weeks no result October 24 2009, 10:40 AM
Yes it is something to do with the stickness of the domes. Mine are still sticky but not as hard as when it first started. glad to hear that Anet