Bren

Bren @bren2722

Yuma, AZ, United States

P since 1998! Excited to have found this group and hopeful to keep on fighting against P with all the support here ❤️

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Bren
...feeling happy Bren @bren2722

Just want to say hello and wishing you all a great rest of the week ;) :)

Susan
Susan - Blessings to you as well Bren!
Rosey
Rosey - Hi, hope you're doing well?
Michelle
Michelle - Hi Bren and to you too. Hope things are going well with you. :)
Bren
...feeling excited Bren @bren2722

Haven’t been here for a while hello everyone! So I’ve been trying slippery elm bark twice daily in powder form for a month now and my ps is literally 70% gone!!! I can’t believe I didn’t try this before it’s been working like a miracle!!

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James
James - I’ve never heard of it before but great it’s working for you.
Rosey
Rosey - Wow!! So glad that's worked for you , good one 👍
Bren
Bren - Yes! Wish I could post pics..but try it daily 2-3 times with Manuka Honey if you like sweet hot t... More »
Bren
...feeling sad Bren @bren2722

Hey everyone so I had a bad experience today at the supermarket decided to wear shorts and the manager saw my psoriasis on my legs and made a face of disgust :( then was rude to me afterwards I felt so humiliated :( lost my confidence to wear shorts

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Joseph
Joseph - I've had psoriases for years now, but now it's much less because I think living in a sunny countr... More »
Gordon
Gordon - U should get a hand held uvb lamp. 250 dollars. I had some ugly patches not anymore! I put up wit... More »
Alexandros
Alexandros - People are soooo rude. Manners should come naturaly just like common sense but obviously this cha... More »
Bren
...feeling happy Bren @bren2722

Hello everybody it’s been a while since I’ve been here and really missed it! Hope you all are having a great day! :)

Susan
Susan - Hi Bren. You have a super day too! Off to do some wedding stuff. LOL.
Sarah
Sarah - Good to see you Bren!
Bren
...feeling hopeful Bren @bren2722

Tmj pain won’t go away with pain meds.. it hurts to chew or yawn..all in my jaw and ear area ... any suggestions?

Bren
Bren - Hello everyone by the way :) so rude of me lol
Rita
Rita - I have TMJ pain too Bren. Just came back from the dentist today and she strongly suggested a mout... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Hello bren, sorry to hear about this, i hope it eventually goes away, sound very uncomfortable,
Bren
...feeling hopeful Bren @bren2722

Hi everyone :) keep me in your prayers as this foot pain is debilitating :/ I have faith it will get better 🙏🏽 love you guys!

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Sarah
Sarah - Bren really hoping for some improvements for you. Have you tried seeking more opinions from your ... More »
Julie
Julie - Hope your feeling better soon x
Bren
Bren - Hi Sarah, they want to put me on biologics but I don’t want to :/ I want to try the lifestyle cha... More »
Bren
...feeling hopeful Bren @bren2722

Hello everyone it’s been a while ... still have pain in my feet can barely walk :( starting to think it P causing this pain!

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Bren
Bren - Thank you all for the input and inspiration! Love you guys :)
Chantal
Chantal - Hi Bren, Best professional to diagnose you would be a rheumatologist
Chantal
Chantal - It also causes extreme fatigue
Bren
...feeling relieved Bren @bren2722

So just left docs office and all she told me is I have swelling and one of my tendons is inflamed but she didn’t say why she thinks its psoriasis causing it.. she said I don’t have arthritis of any kind which is good news but gave me metatarsal

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Rose58
Rose58 - Hope it all helps Bren. Glad the Arthritis was a no.
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - glad you havnt got the joint disease bren,some good news :)
Susan
Susan - That's good news Bren. I walk alot and one of the things I used to struggle with was shin splint... More »
Bren
...feeling happy Bren @bren2722

Good morning everyone have a blessed day :) I’m my way to doc now praying for a positive outcome! 😊
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Bren
Bren - Thank you all :) Rose 58 private message me I didn’t get the name :)
Rose58
Rose58 - New to site, trying to figure out messanging
Rose58
Rose58 - Seems actual med names are not allowed in the stream
Bren
...feeling hopeful Bren @bren2722

Finally going to see and orthopedic surgeon about my foot pain.. hopefully I can get something for the ache and swelling.

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john,Hulk
john,Hulk - hope so to bren, i diagnosed myself with athritis before the doctor confirmed it because i had ma... More »
Susan
Susan - Bren my diagnosis was years ago. I was injected with some sort of radioactice dye and then this ... More »
Angela72
Angela72 - I went to see my GP and he dismissed the symptons, went back and now seeing a biomechanical surge... More »
Bren
...feeling okay Bren @bren2722

Today was an itchy day :/ plus plaques hot to the touch...so hard not to scratch lol
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Susan
Susan - Bren good thinking. Sugar in any form is like poison. I suggest, if you buy anything processed,... More »
Rains
Rains - Hope you feel better
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - sorry to hear this bren,when the itch comes it hard i know been there in the past,hope things wil... More »
Bren
...feeling excited Bren @bren2722

I have a whirlpool tub in my bathroom that I never use. But now that I have gotten great advice here on using it, my question is should I use cold or warm water???

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Julie
Julie - I use my it tub and make sure it is sterile beforehand. I got a uti afterward but maybe from hav... More »
Lorna Penner
Lorna Penner - Thanks Bren,,it was very helpful and my friend takes me to Costco to gas up and for other things ... More »
Lorna Penner
Lorna Penner - I think you should use tepid water (Warm?) wonder if you could add a little Epson salts--its ve... More »
Bren
...feeling sad Bren @bren2722

Any recommendations that help plaques cool off? Feel hot to the touch :(

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Bren
Bren - I only have it on the top of my hand and those don’t hurt but my arms and legs are covered like 7... More »
Mishlyn
Mishlyn - I will put my skin creams/salves in the fridge as well when My skin feels hot to touch. I find it... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Great idea about fridging creams. I'll try this! When my plaques are hot I try to keep them out i... More »
Bren
...feeling hopeful Bren @bren2722

So I ate stuff I shouldn’t have during my daughters party and throughout the weekend now reaping the consequences :( but back on track hopefully these plaques will calm down all over legs and arms :(

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Michael
Michael - I find the same thing with alcohol. One drink and the next day I pay the price.
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - what do you drink michael if you dont mind me asking?, what type of alcaholic drink? thanks :)
Sarah
Sarah - Ah Bren, it's hard when you try to let go of stricter diet and let loose for a bit, only to have ... More »
Bren
...feeling hopeful Bren @bren2722

Anyone ever has myositis caused by psoriasis?

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Otto_M_Moon
Deleted account - so Bren , what about around your ankle ....is it all tight ? or is it supple.....the inside above... More »
Bren
Bren - Hey Will the ankle and heel I have no pain it’s just my second toe and the pain goes down like 3 ... More »
Otto_M_Moon
Deleted account - when all my toes were hard as rocks, i discovered by massaging above my ankle i got rid of it , t... More »
Bren
...feeling okay Bren @bren2722

It’s noontime and been out and about so far 3 people have asked me in various locations what’s wrong with my skin lol ugh I figured by now more people would have knowledge of Psoriasis smh!

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Will
Will - Luckily for me most of mine is hidden either by hair or clothes. I only been asked once or twice ... More »
Bren
Bren - Yes it’s definitely better when they ask instead of starring lol... I think there’s way more peop... More »
Julie
Julie - Bren, covering up less will give it more brearhing room. Mine was better when I have up the hide... More »
Bren
...feeling hopeful Bren @bren2722

I had a friend ask me if even though there is no sign of psoriasis on skin if it still doing harm on the inside since it's still and autoimmune disorder? I didn't know what to say.. anyone know?

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john,Hulk
john,Hulk - answer is then bren:) eat healthy,try be mellow as possible by relaxing ,try get rid of harmful... More »
Jack
Jack - That's an interesting question. My gut feeling is yes (no pun intended). I had a couple of issues... More »
Chris
Deleted account - My doctor told me higher risk of heart disease , higher blood pressure , over weight , pain , joi... More »
Bren
...feeling frustrated Bren @bren2722

So 3 podiatrist and still can't get a diagnosis To my foot pain :/! Only thing done was X-rays which showed nothing. I asked him to do a scan or MRI but no, he said we'd try taping first and so far helps a little but pain still there
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john,Hulk
john,Hulk - hello bren, when i first got psoriatic arthritis 14 years ago the doc did send me to get xrays in... More »
Susan
Susan - Bren I walk ALOT. Years ago I would walk, get shin splints, have to rest for a week, walk, shin ... More »
hope
hope - i developed psoriatic arthritis first in my big toe and that pain was as if someone injected acid... More »
Bren
...feeling excited Bren @bren2722

Party planning for my daughters 21st! Trying to stay stress free lol ... have an awesome day everyone!!!

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Sarah
Sarah - Oo no Bren that sounds sweltering weather, cake-melting weather! That's my birthday party stress ... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - hahabren too cold here aswell :( thanks ,it is nice in the summer and when its not too hot its ni... More »
Susan
Susan - Parties are fun Bren. I'm sure it's going to be a blast. 21 is a special birthday for sure. I,... More »
Bren
...feeling happy Bren @bren2722

Love all my P family here! Blessed to be part of this group of loving and caring individuals :) Good night and God bless

Susan
Susan - I love everyone here too. It's a fun place and I have embraced all that I learn here and am cont... More »
Mishlyn
Mishlyn - It sure is amazing Bren! I hope have a good sleep! 💜
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