Fitbit Users - Has anyone experienced this?

Pie3 · January 2014

I have a Fitbit Flex and have encounter no problems with rashes. I also wear a Polar Loop and no problems with rashes with it either.

IsilethAwesome · January 2014

I've been wearing my Fitbit Flex non-stop since middle October, only take it off for showers and recharge. No rashes or discomfort whatsoever.

graceire · January 2014

I've been wearing my Flex since right around Christmas, including wearing it in the shower. I don't always take it off to dry it inside. I've had no problems with it at all. I wear it somewhat loosely, but not excessively so.

I've heard that Fitbit is good about either replacing them or providing a different type (i.e. switching out the flex for the one, etc.).

Arydria · January 2014

I have had a fitbit one since February 2012. I wear it clipped to my bra.
Got a Force at Christmas. It does make my wrist break out so I keep it in my pocket.
I have been using both to see how close the numbers are. But the Force is the one I have linked to the Fitbit site. I keep the one charged and use it everyday sill. I like to see the difference in numbers.

What kind of differences are you noticing? I have (and use) a One that I keep clipped to my waistband, and got a Force for Christmas. I worry about accuracy of the Force with swinging my arms (or not swinging, when carrying something). But I like the convenience of looking at my wrist to see my steps.

Do you have a favorite yet?

ktsmom430 · January 2014

Arydria, I like them both. I really like the feature on the Force that an alarm goes off when you reach 10,000 steps. It is kind of motivating and I like that. I do like the clip on feature of the One as I did get a rash on my wrist from the Force. I do have a kind of sensitivity to some metals so that is probably the reason I got the rash. I am going to continue to use them both. I have found that the Force picks up more of the steps so far. Neither one picks up all the steps on the machines I use, but I am fine with that. My biggest reason for using them is motivation to move more and for that it works extremely well! Love that!

nilbogger · January 2014

I've been wearing mine non-stop for a month (other than showers and charging) and it's been fine. Just keep your wrist clean and don't wear the band too tight.

sillyvalentine · January 2014

After reading the article, it sounds more like a personal allergy or sensitivity than something wrong with the product. Besides, they are offering full refunds if you do get a rash.

Collier78 · January 2014

I've had my flex since they became available last May. I've worn it every day, all day, with the exception of when I shower. I haven't had so much as a minor skin irritation. FitBit did replace the band once because it seperated at the junction of the band/ view strip. Other than that not even so much as redness. I do take it off occaisionally and wipe the band down with hand sanitizer or rubbing alcohol.

Collier78 · January 2014

Arydria, I like them both. I really like the feature on the Force that an alarm goes off when you reach 10,000 steps. It is kind of motivating and I like that. I do like the clip on feature of the One as I did get a rash on my wrist from the Force. I do have a kind of sensitivity to some metals so that is probably the reason I got the rash. I am going to continue to use them both. I have found that the Force picks up more of the steps so far. Neither one picks up all the steps on the machines I use, but I am fine with that. My biggest reason for using them is motivation to move more and for that it works extremely well! Love that!

You can set your flex to do the same. You just have to change your goal on your dashboard to reflect steps instead of the default calories. :-) Mine vibrates and flashes when I hit my step goal.

Sabine_Stroehm · January 2014

I have been wearing my flex 24/7 (except for charging) since essentially launch day and have never had any irritation. I read the thread here, so I knew some folks saw irritation, but I've had none. I have a friend who gets a rash from a watch. I assume it's very dependent on who the person is.

somefitsomefat · January 2014

A small percentage of users out of millions have a relatively minor issue and may have to choose from one of several other competing products? Scandal!

o2bfit3 · January 2014

That's terrible. I was deciding between the Force and Flex, but I'll go with the Flex now!

There is a thread on here about irritation from the Flex, too. I'd get a One.

I kind of roll my eyes at the people who let their rash get that bad (photos in the article). I mean, cmon, if your skin doesn't like it, don't wear it for a month.

lol my thoughts too $:\$ take it off at the first sign of irritation. I guess I would be hesitant thought too, if i had just spent that much money on it hahaha

Unfortunately what happens is that the rash keeps getting worse after you stop wearing it. The product is defective and whatever is leaking out of it is a vessicant (which means it burns under the skin). I hope everyone continues to enjoy their Fitbits though!

Pie3 · January 2014

I just saw this so if anyone needs a refund because they've gotten rashes, this link is for you.
http://www.techlicious.com/blog/fitbit-offering-refunds-after-fitbit-force-users-report-rashes/

yankeedownsouth · January 2014

I have the most sensitive skin in the world, and my Force doesn't give me any rashes. I keep it lose enough that my skin can breathe, plus I don't really ever get it wet.

BarbieAS · January 2014

As I think I saw mentioned, it's due to nickel allergies and sensitivities (Fitbit confirmed that there's nickel in the steel in that area of the unit, and that's a relatively common allergy). I have a terrible one (have to put nail polish on my jeans buttons, stuff like that), so I'm glad I saw this before I got one of these (I have a One that's working great and I LOVE, no issues, so I probably wouldn't have any time soon anyway, but still). But, if you aren't sensitive to nickel, it shouldn't be an issue for you.

Rerun201 · January 2014

I've been wearing my Fitbit Flex non-stop since middle October, only take it off for showers and recharge. No rashes or discomfort whatsoever.

^Ditto^

seattlegryphon · January 2014

I've had the Flex and now the Force for several months, never had a rash. But I do not wear it skin tight either. I've seen people wearing it tight like a watchband and never take it off. I take it off to shower, and sometimes to sleep (since I don't use the sleep tracker part).