Sensitivity to labels/sore neck

[william21]

This is an odd question aside from my other questions. Has anyone ever suffered from increased sensitivity to labels on the inside neck of clothing garments whilst suffering from Graves. I have been suffering from this as well as joint pain and stiffness since coming off the meds several weeks ago. It may well not be linked but seems really strange. I have to cut all labels out clothing as they scratch me and it's bugging me to death! My previous questions have stated that bloods are on the lower end of the scale but within range. Just awaiting anti bodies testing tomorrow.

[Clutter]

William, I became very sensitive to labels, particularly at the nape of the neck, but I had Hashimoto's not Graves. Ruined several things trying to unpick or cut out the label, too It's not something I notice since my thyroidectomy but I don't know whether it's because Hashi's is dormant or thyroid replacement is optimal.

[william21 in reply to Clutter]

Thank goodness it's not just me then Clutter. Lol. Yep I've ruined a lovely cashmere jumper this week from picking it with scissors. So annoying. I'm diagnosed as possible Graves 2 years back. At docs again Monday so I think I need to ask more questions about auto immune disease.

[Clutter in reply to william21]

William, I used a dressmaking stitch unpicker and ripped through the fabric on more than one occasion. Didn't help that hands were unsteady.

It takes time for your body to adjust to not being on antithyroid meds and you're in early days still. I hope you have a long and permanent remission

[galathea]

I have hashimotos and cannot stand labels.. The skin on the back of my neck itches like crazy if there is any label at all.

( My husband says my skin itches even if someone has just thought about adding a label. Lol)

I think there is a special type of fabric which is designed specially for labels, it has the highest itch factor known.

G x

[NeonkittyUK]

Those extra long plastic-y ones they put in too .. ugh. I have Graves but sensitive dry skin with my Rheumatoid so hate these labels. I itch in the place they are too at the back of the neck. Or if they catch you in the side . . M&S have about four labels in the bottom side seam now!

[NeonkittyUK]

Oops posted in the wrong box below but you will no doubt see that. Yes, I have Graves and am label sensitive. Have also cut labels. Also sensitive to plastic on my skin and allergic to Elastoplast ... they leave a red embossed replica of the plaster on my skin!

[Fruitandnutcase]

Wow! I've got Graves and I've lost count of the number of times recently that I've taken the labels out of clothes. Mostly from the neck but I have also taken them from the waistbands of trousers. I thought it was just me. Amazing to read that it's not.

[Margo]

Me too, I have always been an irritable beast regarding labels, I too have ruined many garments trying to remove the labels, some manufacturers use such tiny stitches. I have holes in many a jumper or dress, I also attack the multitude of labels in the side of the garments. Sure it may not be just because I have a thyroid problem, but that I am becoming more and more irritable as I get older. Groan!

[greygoose in reply to Margo]

I have to remove them from the sides, as well - and from the back of my knickers! And yesterday I had to remove the label from Inside a new woolly hat because it was irritating my scalp! And I said to my daughter, as I was doing it, 'I hate labels!' lol And to think some people buy some clothes just for the labels! lol

[foxglove]

I am extremely sensitive to labels, drives me mad! I am hypoT but don't think any connection, just the way a person is!! At least the pesky things can be cut out!!!

[greygoose in reply to foxglove]

Cutting them can sometimes make things worse! It leaves sharp edges. I have sometimes spent hours after having cut a label, picking out the threads of the remains from between the stitches. It really is annoying.

[alik]

but the printing inside garments also causes me irritation!

[Stourie]

I never gave it a thought about the connection but I have been sensitive to labels for I don't know how long. Thought it was just me

[Shyraz]

Oh my word I thought I was the only one. Every item of clothing has its label removed if it will be in contact with my skin. And yes many holes as a result. I never imagined it was due to my under active thyroid.

[Hashi1234]

Thank you for posting! I thought I was the only one. I could never wear wool, now I can't even wear cotton. All neck labels get removed! Yes, I've ruined more than one top this way! Also, the skin of my elbows hurt from the bed sheets. I took a thick pair of white sports socks and cut them open at the toe. Slide them onto my arms so the heel area is over my elbows before bed. This helps a lot. I have hashimoto's and inflammatory arthritis (possibly psoriatic).