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OMG the PAIN!!!!!

IzzaKitty
  • By IzzaKitty · New reply 2:42 am
  • Journal · 1 reply
  • What happened?! I thought I was having a good day. Went to bed only to be woken up an hour & a half later with hundreds of Gremlins stabbing me with their swords into my knees & feet. So nauseous. Pillows ...

Explaining Psoriatic Arthritis

ignite
  • By ignite · New reply 1:44 am
  • Discussion in Psoriatic arthritis · 13 replies
  • hello, Just wondering how all of you explain it to other people. Because people like to think that you're faking it and minimise the problems we face on a daily basis. Or hide behind the disease (always ...

FEAR

dlm1981
  • By dlm1981 · New reply 1:31 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 2 replies
  • Hi i am new to this site, I am very happy to have people to discuss this disease. I am currently trying to decide how to go about stopping the flare up seems like everyday there are new spots starting ...

Julie Andrews on Steroids (You are in this too!)

Quest4Cure
  • By Quest4Cure · New reply 12:58 am
  • Discussion in Emotional support and coping techniques · 18 replies
  • A few days back, somebody added a Talk Psoriasis Discussion entitled: "What Makes You Happy?" I thought about some things I enjoy, and added a couple photos. (A picture's worth a 1,000 words, right ...

FS: 6ft Panasol II $550

kvette13
  • By kvette13 · New reply 12:58 am
  • Discussion in Used UVB equipment · 1 reply
  • I have a Panosol II available. This is the 6 lamp 6 ft. model though the unit has 4 working lamps and would be a great, inexpensive alternative to a smaller 4 lamp model. You can also purchase 6 new lamps ...

For any UK members

Flumpy
  • By Flumpy · New reply 12:58 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 14 replies
  • Just thought I'd mention that I'm currently using Boots Derma care emollient cream to moisturise my psoriasis and seeing good results. It contains almond oil and lanolin. I doubt you have Boots stores ...

I'm killing my family with my incredibly bad feet!!

dloud2002
  • By dloud2002 · New reply 12:32 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 12 replies
  • Where do I start? Ok..To start with, I have the big P.....Had it for quite a few years. so......To give you a little perspective on how bad my feet are, when I soak my feet daily, I have to put the socks ...

My Dang Scalp

KristinaMD88
  • By KristinaMD88 · New reply 12:31 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 6 replies
  • So I have Psoriasis of the scalp and I have to say its really frustrating. Anyone have any tips, tricks, ideas, stories, etc that would help me be less frustrated with my situation ...

Methotrexate question

Carrief1987
  • By Carrief1987 · New reply yesterday at 11:44 pm
  • Discussion in Psoriatic arthritis · 72 replies
  • So my question is I was recently put on methotrexate for joint pain. I was wondering how long it will be before it kicks in because I don't know how long I can take the pain I've been dealing with this ...

Genetics of Psoriasis

KristinaMD88
  • By KristinaMD88 · Posted yesterday at 11:39 pm
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 0 replies
  • I found a really great article discussing the genetics of ps......I hope that you guys find this valuable. http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v49 2/n7429_supp/full/492S56a.html ...

Plaque P - How to control flare, suggestions from the top dermatologist

heyyou645
  • By heyyou645 · Posted yesterday at 11:30 pm
  • Journal · 0 replies
  • Below prescription I got it from a renowned dermatologist from Bangalore - India - I thought to share , it may help someone - -Use dove fresh moisture (light green colored) bar soap for body bath. Have ...

Day 1: The Day I learned to have a voice

KristinaMD88
  • By KristinaMD88 · New reply yesterday at 11:00 pm
  • Journal · 4 replies
  • Today is the first day I am openly talking about or admitting I have Psoriasis on my scalp. I am tired of hiding who I am and I am tired of this condition running my daily life. I want to wear dark colored ...

PPP and Stelara

shansa
  • By shansa · Posted yesterday at 10:58 pm
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 0 replies
  • Anyone with Palmar-plantar psoriasis taking Stelara shots? If you are are you having results? Thank You Shansa ...

Weather

Jose08
  • By Jose08 · New reply yesterday at 10:57 pm
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 2 replies
  • Hi everyone, question, how the weather affected psoriasis,, like Arizona (sunny and dry) or Florida (sunny with humidity). In my case AR, was to dry and hard to keep moisturizing but help with my arthritis ...

Scalp/neck is finally HEALING!

eurasiangirl
  • By eurasiangirl · New reply yesterday at 10:27 pm
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 1 reply
  • Hi All, I've been a lurker here for a while. I'm a 21 year old female college student who's been struggling with increasingly worsening scalp psoriasis that slowly crept down the back of my neck. It only ...

Are you in the same boat as me?

konmyway
  • By konmyway · New reply yesterday at 10:16 pm
  • Discussion in Psoriatic arthritis · 6 replies
  • I have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in December. Fortunately, I do not suffer with much pain. I have minimal annoying rashes. However, my biggest complaint is not feeling well. About 50-60 ...

Humira side effects.

lk352515
  • By lk352515 · New reply yesterday at 10:03 pm
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 3 replies
  • I was taking Humira for about 2 months, then my eye began to randomly swell. I stopped using it and now 5 weeks later, I am breaking out in rashes all over my body. I also developed a cough. The latter ...

What Are You Thankful For?

Mandymuff
  • By Mandymuff · New reply yesterday at 9:57 pm
  • Discussion in Emotional support and coping techniques · 29 replies
  • THIS IS A "POSITIVE ONLY ZONE"....... Hi Everyone We do a good, and necessary job on here, of talking about our pain, our meds, and our concerns. The freedom to do that is so very important for us. However ...

Changed from Humira syringe to pen, and totally messed up!

SPDF
  • By SPDF · New reply yesterday at 9:41 pm
  • Discussion in Psoriatic arthritis · 14 replies
  • I have been on the Humira syringe for the past 4 months with great success. My wife has been injecting me with minimal discomfort or issue. The result on my PsA has been incredible; it's given back my ...

tattoos

kellybug77
  • By kellybug77 · New reply yesterday at 9:37 pm
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 17 replies
  • i am thinking bout getting a tattoo any advice ...

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