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Potatoes Chock Full of Phytochemicals -- anti-inflammatory?

Andrew67
  • By Andrew67 · New reply 9:06 am
  • Discussion in Complementary and alternative · 6 replies
  • ScienceDaily (Oct. 10, 2007) — Americans love their spuds, consuming 130 pounds per person annually. Now that culinary love affair could grow even more passionate with Agricultural Research Service (ARS ...

Humira Losing Effectiveness

spotcheck
  • By spotcheck · New reply 8:41 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 2 replies
  • I just thought I'd start a post here that fellow Ps can check out if you are thinking @ Humira or are taking in now. It has been 6 months since I started taking Humira and it's has lost it's ability to ...

are all PSA sufferers on their way to disability?

suspendedanimation
  • By suspendedanimation · New reply 8:27 am
  • Discussion in Psoriatic arthritis · 33 replies
  • Hi peops I would like to know yor experiences with PSA ( I know each is different in terms of disease progression), but are you(we) all heading to disability? How long have you been managing this condition ...

Got psoriasis? Watch out for psoriatic arthritis

Andrew67
  • By Andrew67 · Posted 8:18 am
  • Discussion in Psoriatic arthritis · 0 replies
  • This webcast is viewable now at http://psoriasis.org/events/educational/ webcasts I found that it addressed many questions including diagnostic criteria, the chance of developing permanent joint damage ...

Does "natural" stop progression of PsA?

CR68
  • By CR68 · New reply 8:15 am
  • Discussion in Complementary and alternative · 40 replies
  • I have just been diagnosed with PsA. I have had Ps, since I was 4, never bothered me much on my elbows, occasional ankles and toes. When it effected my joints on my hands I was more bothered. Kept it ...

Please share what it feels like for you

Amz086
  • By Amz086 · New reply 7:48 am
  • Discussion in Psoriatic arthritis · 6 replies
  • Hi I have read through so many forums, but I still don't know what to believe. Googling your symptoms automatically makes you believe you will die. I understand that we are all going through different ...

How do you avoid embarrassing moments?

Nannytiff
  • By Nannytiff · New reply 6:35 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 15 replies
  • Does anyone have any suggestions of what to tell others after an embarrassing sighting (falling flakes, redness and puss, etc). What I once thought was horrible dandruff, started spreading to other areas ...

diet

snapon
  • By snapon · New reply 3:09 am
  • Discussion in Complementary and alternative · 3 replies
  • hello everybody i have just joined,i have condition 10 years,i feel some things i eat makes it worse,is diet important ...

Will they develop a cure?

Rippin
  • By Rippin · Posted 3:02 am
  • Discussion in Psoriatic arthritis · 0 replies
  • Hey All, I have had PSA for about 4 years now and truth be told I really hate it. I can still walk around but I am so sick of constant pain and the fact that I can't do the things that I love anymore ...

painfull heels

KIMSUE1053
  • By KIMSUE1053 · New reply 2:47 am
  • Discussion in Psoriatic arthritis · 6 replies
  • Does any thing help with pain in your heels after standing on your feet all day. Ya got a job want to keep it but at the end of the day my heels hurt so bad.I have found that gently tapping them something ...

Water Physical therapy???

christie5264
  • By christie5264 · New reply 2:42 am
  • Discussion in Psoriatic arthritis · 6 replies
  • I am in so much pain...I can barely walk to do daily chores much less exercise. I thought water physical therapy may be easier on my joints. Has anyone tried this by chance? if so, was it helpful ...

Which kind of biologic?

jimnancy4000
  • By jimnancy4000 · New reply 2:36 am
  • Discussion in Psoriatic arthritis · 20 replies
  • So... the rheumy has told me I have to make a choice of biologic to start. I don't really know how to do this, but do we have any resource available that will tell us the pros and cons of each type? I'm ...

Psoriasis shampoos?

Marllaya
  • By Marllaya · New reply 2:14 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 8 replies
  • Hey, I'm just wondering id there are any recommended shampoos for people with a mild to moderate amount of psoriasis spots on their scalps. I have this gel that i was using however it doesn't help at ...

Starve Myself to Good Health and NO MORE PSORIASIS

MikeyYum
  • By MikeyYum · New reply 2:12 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 3 replies
  • Hey everyone. I am writing a blog about a 1 month juice fast that I am embarking on. I am anxious to share it with fellow Psoriasis inflicted individuals. Read, Follow, Share...do what you will with the ...

FACE WILL NOT CLEAR. Please Help.

tmwood92
  • By tmwood92 · New reply 1:53 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 1 reply
  • Hi all, I have been on MTX now for almost 3 months and (combined with climate change) it has cleared my Plaque P from all over my body. MY FACE though, has not cleared and is being stubborn as ever. Is ...

A 1 Month Fast to Cure Psoriasis

MikeyYum
  • By MikeyYum · New reply 12:52 am
  • Journal · 3 replies
  • I am giving up solid foods for a whole months and I am blogging about the whole thing. It would be nice to have the support of some of my fellow P sufferers. I have severe Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic ...

Choclate Ice Cream Therapy

Andrew67
  • By Andrew67 · New reply 12:01 am
  • Discussion in Conversations · 39 replies
  • There seems to be a sizable group of people on Inspire who feel that clinical trials are misleading and unnecessary. Perhaps this is because the FDA and the drug companies don’t do the best job of telling ...

WHETER EGG CAN AGGRAVATE PSORIASYS?

uvray
  • By uvray · New reply yesterday at 11:57 pm
  • Discussion in Complementary and alternative · 10 replies
  • Egg is common foodstuff mostly for everyone. whether the same is suitable for those who are suffering from Psoriasys ...

How many of you have tried a gluten free diet?

Phineus
  • By Phineus · New reply yesterday at 11:36 pm
  • Discussion in Complementary and alternative · 146 replies
  • I think there's enough evidence out there to suggest that in a small percentage of people, gluten is the cause of their psoriasis flare ups. Beyond the research, it just makes sense. I know for me personally ...

Are all false fingernails created equal?

mary1016
  • By mary1016 · New reply yesterday at 11:25 pm
  • Discussion in Conversations · 7 replies
  • I'm finding the need to finally wear fake fingernails. My nails are such a mess that I have no choice. I'd really appreciate any advice if you have used them. What kind should I use and will this harm ...

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