Delpha

Hi, this is my first time on the forum. I too suffer from Hot tub itch. We got our hot tub July '07. I basically lived in it for the month of August. Then, developed 'The Rash'. When I go in for only a half hour, I suffer for almost an entire month. I get red itchy bumps all over me, that eventually turn into itchy scabs. From start to finish, it sometimes takes one whole month for me to get brave enough to go back in. I am the only one in the family with this problem. Even my 3 year old grandchild has no reaction. We maintain the tub regulary and get the water tested fior everything, and do a shock treatment weekly. Our hot tub dealer has us on a 'Carefree Boost' which I believe is Chlorine based ??? Someone I know has a hot tub as well, but maintains his with a Bromine chemical. He is away for a few weeks, but when he returns, I am going to try out his tub to see if I have a reaction, then if not, we may switch to his products. Someone has also told me about a hydogen peroxide (?) solution for hot tubs that is supposed to work. Has anyone tried this. When we bought our hot tub we renovated our deck as well. The total cost of tub plus plus was over $16,000.....I am beginning to think that I will never get to use it. Can anyone help me or give advice?????