Chrisb

Chrisb @chrisb

Bristol, UK

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Chrisb
...feeling hopeful Chrisb @chrisb

Been using less and less Elocon recently seems better but more scratching and work for my Dyson battery vacuum !
Chrisb
...feeling hopeful Chrisb @chrisb

Happy New Year Flaymates....may 2019 be the start of the end of the thing that brings us together xxx
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Happy New Year Chris , All the best to you too for the new year :)
Jen
Jen - Happy Newyear Chris. I second that.
Chrisb
...feeling okay Chrisb @chrisb

nice to have a bit of sun & get the shorts on, only problem is shorts give you unhindered access to scratch the legs.....not good in company !
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Oh dear, sorry to here this Chrisb, i remember the days i would scratch a lot years ago, the sun ... More »
Sarah
Sarah - That is so true. Good to get the body out on show, but easier to faff and scratch definitely! Or ... More »
Mishlyn
Mishlyn - Easier access for sure Chris. I find some times my hands can wander without me even realizing it.... More »
Chrisb
...feeling okay Chrisb @chrisb

I'm not a masochist but after showering I often get my spiky, stiff hairbrush and "comb" my scalp till it hurts...
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Timo
Timo - Chrisb: I used to do the same thing until I started using a coal tar shampoo. I may have Psoria... More »
Lucifer
Deleted account - I just get the vacuum out and hoover my hair.
Jack
Jack - Kind of reminds me of this YouTube channel I saw of an Asian guy with really severe P who posts v... More »
Chrisb
...feeling okay Chrisb @chrisb

Just read some advice for psoriasis sufferers from a large drug company " take only cold showers, when you get out don't towel yourself dry but wander round the house and dry naturally" well I might have psoriasis but I'm still human

Kim
Kim - They obviously are not in England! Brrrr
Sarah
Sarah - That is just not practical advice is it. The people writing it wouldn't want to do that!
Chrisb
...feeling okay Chrisb @chrisb

just read some advice from a drug manufacturer which was to have cold showers, perhaps start tepid then turn cold & not to dry with a towel just let yourself dry naturally ! I may have PS but I'm still human

john,Hulk
john,Hulk - cold showers,makes my bones shake thinking about it, luke warm yes i can understand and pat dry a... More »
Chrisb
...feeling okay Chrisb @chrisb

Hi, anyone tried Equilac for itching relief ?
Chrisb
...feeling excited Chrisb @chrisb

just gonna scratch this bit then I'm off to sleep, oh now that's itching,
2 hours later
right just gonna scratch this bit then I'm off to sleep
Foxy
Foxy - Know that feeling well.
Foxy
Foxy - This made me laugh as it is true with me also. My husband says "Stop scratching, it will make it ... More »
Chrisb
...feeling excited Chrisb @chrisb

just off to Cuba on hols, not looking forward to the "psoriasis reveal" ie taking my shirt off on the beach for the first time !
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - ah have a good holiday :) I am going to Tenerife so will hide behind a rock when I get my top off :)
sally
sally - make the most of the holiday it will do you good. Spend as much time in the sea as possible it wi... More »
betty finlay
betty finlay - I found a salt water pool close to home and will be looking into that upon my return...
Chrisb
...feeling okay Chrisb @chrisb

I've had psoriasis increasing for 20 yrs, I also take Lithium to keep bipolar at bay, missed Lithium for 10 days accidentally while on holiday last year and psoriasis almost cleared up now think all the time should I risk my mental health to stop ps?
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Flaym
Flaym - @chrisb: Flaym accounts are never connected to Facebook profiles. Nothing is shared automatically... More »
Jessi
Jessi - You should never stop your lithium without consulting your prescriber. Lithium requires a lot of ... More »
Jac
Jac - Definately don't stop the treatment for your bipolar, but talk to your doctor about the fact that... More »
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