I was so happy when I got my Fitbit for my birthday!
I’ve been wearing it everyday for 3 months, but I did notice a small rash under one area appearing.
In the past I have been allergic to certain metals (nickel) used in watches, so I tend to wear bracelet watches that are loose.
This has an elastomer strap and there is a small amount of nickel in the clasp.
I have turned it round, loosened it slightly, and worn a plaster to allow the sore to heal.
It eventually does, and things are ok for a while.
But last week it happened again, and by Friday the sore was so painful, I had to take my beloved Fitbit off!
Ouch!
Will possibly need to return it… 😦
But I Smile Anyway... 
Feb 28, 2017 @ 20:23:04
Aw that sucks! Which Fitbit have you got? You can get necklaces that house the tracker for the Fitbit Flex, I wondered if that might work for you? 🙂
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Feb 28, 2017 @ 21:02:53
I wanted the one with the heart rate tracker… the flexibility doesn’t do that. X
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Feb 28, 2017 @ 21:04:48
Aw 😦 Did you have any luck with the nail varnish? I have the Charge HR – the heart rate tracker is definitely worth it!
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Feb 28, 2017 @ 21:05:56
It was the Charge that I had… I tried the original and the new one… special edition with rose gold.. still no joy!
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Feb 28, 2017 @ 21:09:28
Aw what a shame! Did you return it? The good news is there are so many other choices out there that might work for you – Nike Fuelband, Jawbone, Garmin, Under Armour, etc. 🙂
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Feb 28, 2017 @ 21:15:22
Yes I got it returned… I’ll see what to do next now. Thank you !
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 15:29:31
Hope your arm heals soon and you’re able to problem solve the Fitbit. How frustrating!
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 19:01:53
It’s soooo annoying!!!
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 14:34:30
What a shame! 🙂
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 18:59:20
I know!!!
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 09:12:24
Ahh bummer!!!! I have heard of this happening to several people. :(. Sorry about that!
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 13:44:16
Thanks… I’m gutted!!
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 03:23:06
I am the same…I can’t wear anything unless it gold. I have had tests and among other things, it’s zinc I am allergic to. I hope you can find a solution 🙂
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 07:55:01
Thank you!…. maybe I can convince Hubby Dearest to find me a gold version…!
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 02:37:31
That’s awful… my wife also get some rashes from metals. What she did was to coat the metal with nail polish and voila, she don’t have rashes anymore. 🙂
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 07:53:15
I’ll be doing that me thinks!!!
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 08:49:26
There you go… Just try it! 🙂
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 08:53:15
😊
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:32:13
That happened to me after my husband gifted me one a couple of years ago. I was so bummed!
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:33:18
I’m. Hoping to find a solution because I do love it!
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:35:10
I had some friends that makes sure to cover any metal fragments with fabric.
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:46:35
I may need to do something like that!
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:02:08
Perhaps you should simply attach a plaster on the Fitbit where it touches the skin and also take it off at night.
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:21:31
I have tried a plaster over the skin… at night it monitors my sleep so I kind of have to wear it! But I’m taking a fitbit break now. Allowing it to heal x
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 07:56:40
That is necessary for the first part. Then you need to cover the Fitbreak itself. After I posted my comment I read about that idea of applying nail polish. That sounds like a very good idea!
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 07:57:59
It will get tried sis most definitely!!
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 08:06:08
😊😊
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:50:48
ah. someone has already suggested that…..sorry for duplication!
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:14:20
No worries! It’s lovely that you all have helpful suggestions 😚
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:50:09
Just a thought following a similar reaction to a bracelet I was given many, many years ago……. have you tried coating the metal with a colourless nail varnish?
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:13:58
I just mentioned that to Hubby Dearest earlier this evening! Will try it out 😁
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:23:39
I had to return mine as it caused contact dermatitis as well. Try painting clear nail polish over the nickel strap
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:25:06
I shall try that too. I really love using it so I do hope I don’t have to return it!
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:22:54
That rash looks nasty. Take care and get well soon.
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:24:29
It’s sore!!! Thank you 😊
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:18:24
Oh crap! I hope you heal soon! I just got one 😉
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:23:57
Thanks! I love mine so am gutted!
Enjoy yours!!!
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 03:27:09
I bet! I haven’t even taken it out of the box yet but hopefully I will😊
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 07:55:54
Enjoy it! It can get pretty addictive though! Checking numbers all the time!
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Dec 07, 2016 @ 04:06:28
LOL! Sounds like you know me already!!!
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Dec 07, 2016 @ 07:47:00
Lol! It’s been nearly a week since I wore mine… waiting for the sore to heal but I’m Missing it!!!
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:11:28
I’d contact Fitbit about that, show them the pictures, see if they have a good alternative. That looks really painful. I love my fitbit, but I have the fitbit one.
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:22:22
We will give them a ring and see what they recommend!
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:00:39
This is so annoying Ritu, this is one of the reasons, I do all possible to buy my parts without nickel and lead. Unfortunately not all sellers are honest…
I have allergy to nickel too and know they use nickel in so many things.
Earlier many years ago, when I used to wear a watch, I had same problems. Then I placed a fabric patch, the glue part, down the watch, so the metal didn’t touch my arm. I have also tried to use a leather watchband, one of these, where the watch is placed upstairs the leather, this is working too.
If you have any kind of bee wax, use a skinny layer at your damage and it will heal fast. You can use it several times a day.
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:20:37
Thanks for the advice Irene! I shall try. It’s annoying as the only bit that has nickel is the clasp!!!!
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 20:00:38
Maybe you can make a closing by yourself with American zipper, then you can avoid any metal there.
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:16:47
What’s American Zipper???
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:33:22
I tried my best to translate and got US zip. Found out it is also called velcro tape, do you know this?
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:34:27
Oh yes I know Velcro!not sure if I could attach it but it’s a thought!!!
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:37:35
I tried to insert a photo, but not possible. You can glue it to a leather watchband
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:46:58
It’s like a silicone strap though…
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:56:22
Yes, but you can buy different kinds. Some are for sewing in clothe and they are usable with a good glue.
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 22:22:12
I’ll check it out 😊
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 18:59:07
Try painting the back of the clasp with clear nail polish?
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:18:42
I literally just said the same thing to my husband! Great minds eh!
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:20:12
🙂
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 18:41:27
This happened to me when I got married. My wedding band created such a sore for me and that was a beautiful white gold band… I will send you healing energy.
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 18:58:33
Thank you Annette! Mine seems to be aggravated by nickle… can’t do cheap, it seems!
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 18:29:25
Ooooh that looks nasty, Sis what a shame. Are they all made from the same materials?
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 18:52:15
I am researching into that now sis, I want the one with the heart rate monitor.. and they have a new one out with changeable straps… but its more expensive!
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 20:00:44
Oh, I hope you find something suitable 🙂
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Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:17:01
Fingers crossed sis😊
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Dec 05, 2016 @ 08:41:20
🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
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Apr 26, 2017 @ 09:40:32
I got that Fitbit for Christmas but i get a rash from it too. It’s really disappointing!
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Apr 26, 2017 @ 12:11:39
So am2noying cos I loved It!!
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Apr 26, 2017 @ 12:40:23
yeah its really sore and itchy!
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Apr 26, 2017 @ 12:53:25
😐
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