I'm on year 3 of using our tiny, inflatable hot tub (177 gal.) on our porch during the cold months. Season 1- no issues at all. At the end of season 2, I started to get a rash under my arms after sitting in the hot tub. It wasn't severe and I chalked it up to going to bed right after sitting in the tub and it possibly being heat rash. Here we are at the beginning of season 3 and I learned about pseudomonas. I drained the tub, cleaned all of the components, refilled and rebalanced the water. On the first use, no issues. Now, I've sat in it two more times and the rash is intense.
177 gal. inflatable tub
Replaceable paper filters
Using bromine mini tablets and ph + when needed
What I'm trying to figure out is the following:
1. Why am I the only one experiencing the rash? Two other family members use the tub as well and they have had no issues. I'm wondering if my underlying condition of psoriasis might have something to do with it. I take immune-suppressing drugs for it.
2. Why is the rash only under my arms and nowhere else on the submerged parts of my body?
3. I wonder if I've developed a sensitivity to bromine somehow. I've sat in lots of hot tubs over the years and have never experienced this.
I purchased a container of Ahh-some yesterday and plan to do the purge, refill and rebalance. I hope it works because otherwise, I think I might need to discontinue the use of the tub because this rash is not pleasant.
I read some of @JoyfulNoise posts and have been attempting to find a silver stick that I can use in a tub that doesn't have a traditional set up. I'm wondering if I can let one float in the water?
177 gal. inflatable tub
Replaceable paper filters
Using bromine mini tablets and ph + when needed
What I'm trying to figure out is the following:
1. Why am I the only one experiencing the rash? Two other family members use the tub as well and they have had no issues. I'm wondering if my underlying condition of psoriasis might have something to do with it. I take immune-suppressing drugs for it.
2. Why is the rash only under my arms and nowhere else on the submerged parts of my body?
3. I wonder if I've developed a sensitivity to bromine somehow. I've sat in lots of hot tubs over the years and have never experienced this.
I purchased a container of Ahh-some yesterday and plan to do the purge, refill and rebalance. I hope it works because otherwise, I think I might need to discontinue the use of the tub because this rash is not pleasant.
I read some of @JoyfulNoise posts and have been attempting to find a silver stick that I can use in a tub that doesn't have a traditional set up. I'm wondering if I can let one float in the water?