Daily Discussion Thread: Mon 10 Jul 2023
Daily Discussion Thread: Mon 10 Jul 2023
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I've had my garmin watch for over a month now and I had to take it off because I developed welts on my wrist like I'd been attacked by a iced vovo. They weren't burns or itchy. It wasn't tight or anything. I don't wear it in the shower or get it wet. Very odd. So I've cleaned it and I've just put it back on. Maybe I should have cleaned it before I started wearing it the first time. Anyway time to watch and wait. (Puns intended)
What band do you have on it? When i got my fitbit i had lots of similar issues from the band it came with. I bought myself a leather band to replace it with and its been fine since
If I use the silicone band that comes with the fitbit I get burns and everything. It isn't until I switch to... anything else, it's fine. Like I currently have a cotton? band, and it's fine. I also try to moisturise on my wrists so I don't get the weird burns.
Rubber/latex/synthetic thing. It was odd that it developed after a month and it appeared very quickly. If it happens again I will definitely change the band on it.
Edit: I've had a look and I guess it's silicone.
Same issues with bands. Also don’t wear my watch at night. Lets the skin breathe.
I like the fact it tracks my sleep but it does feel weird sleeping with it on.
Mine thought I was sleeping when I was in bed reading. As a result it thought I was sleeping great. I was not sleeping great.
Oh dear. I know mine is pretty accurate because it records my toilet breaks.
Like everyone else has said, I had the same issue with my silicon Apple Watch band when I first got it. It gave my a sweat rash. Eventually my skin got used to it, but I have bought a bunch of other cloth and metal bands to switch out instead. I wear the silicon one when I’m exercising or I need something waterproof, but I mostly wear the others now. I’m not sure how customisable the Garmin is in terms of bands though. There are hundreds of thousands of cheapo bands for the Apple Watch though.
I’m currently wearing my scrunchie band which is great for when I want something more breathable. I usually wear these to bed as well.
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Oooo. I really like that thanks. Yeah my garmin is compatible with anything 20 mm. So there's heaps to choose from.
My Garmin Forerunner 245 did exactly the same thing to my wrist when I got it, ended up having to change the band.
What did you change the band to?
Was a few years ago now (I've since moved on to an Apple Watch with zero band issues), but it was quite literally just some cheapo off-brand thing from a market stall that said it was compatible. I think just the fact that it was more of a fabric band than a silicone-style one was what made the difference.
Sorry that wasn't very helpful :(
But just know that it's definitely a thing with Garmin bands, you're not going crazy.
Thanks for that. I do know it's a garmin thing. It's just odd because I have had a fit bit in the past with no problems. My watch doesn't love me like I love it :(
My old Fitbit had a silicone band, and I've got a silicone band on my Apple Watch, and no issues with either of those. I wonder what it is about the Garmin ones?
Mine was quite snug for awhile (Apple) and I would get them due to that.
I sometimes have this problem with those silicon / rubber bands. I moved to some sort of cheap leather some time ago or faux leather and it was much better for my skin.