To all Granuloma Annulare sufferers - what else is going on?

I don't have direct experience but I have seen my aunt to suffer from the same problem you have. However,  the condition got improved in last one year as she started taking vitamin E. Vitamin E would help in both your Granuloma Annulare and leg cramps as well. This works remarkably in various health condiitons. In my opinion, you may try taking 400 I.U liquid soft gels - 2 per day. However, please consult an immunologist before you start taking the medicine.

He also told me to keep a heavy moisturizer on it to keep my skin from drying out because I use Teatree Oil several times a day on it..this has helped w the itching.

when the pock holes appear I use Silver gel..it's the only thing I have found the heal this.

for leg and foot cramps apply liquid soap on the feet or leg pain and I keep a bar of soap at the foot of my bed under the sheets..I read this years ago and it's amazing..all my friends and family secretly thought it was nuts but do this now, it works.

this GA is a nightmare but hope this helps

the theory is that the immune system becomes overwhelmed in the healing process...with this being an immune system borne issue my Dr is experimenting with Hydroxychloroquine (Lupus drug) twice a day...we are both thrilled w the sucess! I cry when I look at my cleared skin as its a terrible journey!

My GA cleared up after 3 months of using tropical creams but unfortunately came back last year i went back on the treatment but this time no luck it is just getting worse.

At first i had GA on my stomach right above my left hip and later on my calf those spots were cured, but now it's on both my knees on my one thigh across my both my shins, left ankle and it was on my right inner arm but that cleard up.

I really don't know what to do I'm a healthy and fit 20 year old with this sickening sight on my legs which is the worse since where i live it can get up to 35°C in the summer so no shorts or shortish skirts for me.

If anyone has any advice for me please let me know. I had to live with GA 8 years of my 12 years of schooling while wearing uniform dress that came to just above my knee while i had GA on my calf that was half the size of my palm. Please help

I have had GA for at least 10 years.

Lisa

i do get leg cramps, i am on amitriptyline for nerve end pain as i have cervical spondylosis, i was put on the meds after an op to remove a disc.  I was also diagnosed with lichen schlerosus 2 years ago. Any helpful information very welcome. i despair with knowing what to do or try.

I'm 33 years old, and I've had GA since I was 21 years old.  I was stung by a mosquito, and have had it ever since then.  I also have digestive issues, and am always tired and bloated.  I don't have any mercury fillings, and I don't suffer from leg or toe cramps. I always thought it was related to my thyroid, but my test results came back fine.  I  have a feeling it has something to do with Hashimoto's because my mother has it as well, and she also has these spots, but not nearly as bad as mine.

After reading this thread, and some of the others,  I'm considering cutting out wheat from my diet to see if it makes a difference.  Oh..I wanted to mention something notable.  I get the flare ups mostly on the right side of my body.  I have a huge one on my right arm, and one under my right armpit.  On the upper arm, it's just bumps that look like a rash.  I also have one on my right ankle.  I only have ONE spot on the left side under my left armpit.  I agree that this condition is very embarrassing.  It does look like ringworm.  Most people don't notice it right away since it's under my armpit and on the side of my arm, but once I do tell them, I always get a million questions.  I've tried Biooil, Prescription cortisone creams with steroids, Apple Cider Vinegar, essential oils, and nothing has worked.  I'm going to try eliminating wheat for 30 days to see if it makes a difference.  That will be really hard for me!