Jill

Jill @jillianjiggs

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Professional nanny, love to read and shop, mommy to the two best fur babies! πŸ’œπŸΆπŸ’œ

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Jill
...feeling sad Jill @jillianjiggs

What is the best way to treat psoriasis in your ears? When they are really peeling, scaly, cracking...maybe even bleeding? 😒
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john,Chewweeeeee
john,Chewweeeeee - i use a bit of coconut oil on them or aqueous cream jill
Chris
Deleted account - I use bio oil
Brenda/joy
Brenda/joy - Have you tried Vaseline sometimes it helps
Jill
...feeling hopeful Jill @jillianjiggs

Following up on Sarah's post....how much water do you drink per day? Do you only drink bottled water?
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john,Chewweeeeee
john,Chewweeeeee - hello jill,i drink filtered water now as i used to drink bottled water from the supermarket,too m... More Β»
Janice
Janice - 2 litres of bottled water per day.
Dave
Deleted account - Some, probably not enough....more in summer than winter.
Jill
...feeling frustrated Jill @jillianjiggs

Just read an article that said high blood pressure meds may be a reason why psoriasis starts. I've been on bp meds for years....anyone else?
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Nan195
Nan195 - Hi Jill, good Post. When BP rises so does the Temp of your body and that combined with the Meds ... More Β»
Naomi Nel
Naomi Nel - My psoriasis also started after I started to use High blood pressure meds. Our summer season is s... More Β»
Janice
Janice - I had psoriasis for 50 years before I was put on meds for bp. I also had psoriasis for 40 years ... More Β»
Jill
...feeling happy Jill @jillianjiggs

Spent a lot of time in the sun today with my mom and my sister. My P loves the sun....but my plaques are still bleeding....gotta get the stress under control.
Always good to spend the day with family. πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•
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Roy
Roy - Glad you had a great day Jill, I need to learn how to control my stress... lol
Jill
Jill - Thanks, Roy....it was a great day. I'm pretty sure most of us need to learn to control our stres... More Β»
Janice
Janice - Sorry to hear your stress levels are high at the moment Jill. It is always great to spend time wi... More Β»
Jill
...feeling frustrated Jill @jillianjiggs

So frustrated at the moment...skin finally is looking good....then huge stress, huge migraine, huge flare. 😒😒😒 I'm not sure what else to try....
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Sarah
Sarah - Oh Jill :( i hate how we can just do a u turn so quickly from good skin to bad skin. If you can, ... More Β»
Jacqueline
Deleted account - Aw Jill :-( I hope you'll be feeling much better by the time you read this...I've got crock pot ... More Β»
Jill
Jill - Thanks everyone....just feeling pulled in so many directions. No tears left to cry honestly.... ... More Β»
Jill
...feeling frustrated Jill @jillianjiggs

What kind of psoriasis do you have and where is it?

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Edvin
Edvin - I have scalp psoriasis
Roy
Roy - I have plaques on my elbows, right leg and thigh, on my belly and now on my back..
melissa
melissa - I had on my scalp ,both arm,both hand.. i noticed my leg started break out
Jill
...feeling sad Jill @jillianjiggs

I'm noticing a trend that quite a few of us have trouble sleeping...staying asleep all night, falling asleep, even nightmares? I've had real trouble sleeping since a bad car accident, and then my P got worse. Anyone else with similar issues?
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Michelle
Michelle - I haven't been able to have a good solid sleep either. I wake up quite a bit through the night an... More Β»
Carol
Carol - I have trouble sleeping at night also. I've always blamed it on my painful Neuropathy. Who knows ... More Β»
Adan
Adan - I've always had trouble sleeping but ever since I've had Psoriasis it's gotten worse. I feel like... More Β»
Jill
...feeling frustrated Jill @jillianjiggs

What effect does gluten have on your psoriasis?
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Kim
Kim - I have no idea. It's not something I have explored. I'm doing ok with what I eat so I guess I mus... More Β»
Janice
Janice - I have no idea, I have not tried gluten free items.
Susan
Susan - Probably gluten is a problem. I just say don't have bread. Period. I make a quinoa bread if I ... More Β»
Jill
...feeling happy Jill @jillianjiggs

Just cancelled my dermatologist appointment for Monday. I told her that I am trying to heal myself from the inside out. Surprisingly....she didn't even try to fight me. I think we are really on to something good here, flaymily. πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•
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Michelle
Michelle - Wishing you great luck Jill!! πŸ’œβ˜Ί
Shawn
Shawn - Jill - the dermatologist will always be there if you decide you need them - but I agree with John... More Β»
Susan
Susan - Good for you Jill... You'll show them!!!
Jill
...feeling hopeful Jill @jillianjiggs

Has anyone tried HempWorx CBD oil? It is supposed to be the most pure oil, non-GMO, legal in every state in the US. (I have no idea if it is even available outside the US.) Anyone heard of it...or tried it? No prescription necessary...
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Shawn
Shawn - I haven't tried it but I say give it a try!
Susan
Susan - Jill I have not tried the oil. I'm pretty lucky though as mine is pretty much gone with my lifes... More Β»
Joseph
Joseph - HI Jill, My friend is actually a Rep. for Hempworx and I can confidently say that the product wor... More Β»
Jill
...feeling hopeful Jill @jillianjiggs

I decided to give the t gel a break for a bit...and I started using t/sal shampoo. It is supposed to help with build-up and itchiness. Anyone else tried this type? I'll let you guys know if it helps me....
Michelle
Michelle - Good Luck Jill!! I hope it works well for you! 😊
Jill
...feeling okay Jill @jillianjiggs

How has psoriasis changed you?

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Susan
Susan - As well as altering what goes in my mouth...
Mrita
Mrita - Initially i was embarassed by this problems and by My self. Now i want to feel better, i am stron... More Β»
Janice
Janice - I am not aware that it has, but I do remember when I was 11 years old I refused to go to my neare... More Β»
Jill
...feeling hopeful Jill @jillianjiggs

I found some organic moringa tea bags yesterday! One has natural lemon, the other has natural mint. I'm going to try them out...starting today! Anyone else find moringa to be helpful?

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Jennifer
Jennifer - I ordered some, but it didn't make it to me, and was returned... I'll try ordering from a differe... More Β»
Jill
Jill - It definitely has an aftertaste!!! I added an extra organic peppermint bag to my tea....it was p... More Β»
Susan
Susan - I drink pure Moringa powder EVERY day! I swear by it. Mine is much stronger than the tea though.
Jill
...feeling sad Jill @jillianjiggs

Does anyone ever have a plaque that is super bright red? It looks like the color of blood (but is not bleeding.) It's right at the edge of my hairline, so not sure how to treat?
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Chris
Deleted account - Reason been head has lots blood vessels, so lots of supply ,I shave head some times miss time and... More Β»
michael
michael - I recommend a lotion called Diprosalic for your hairline and scalp. It worked for me ans cleared... More Β»
rickylapurga15
rickylapurga15 - :D
Jill
...feeling hopeful Jill @jillianjiggs

What is your favorite way to destress? What REALLY works for you?
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Shawn
Shawn - Walking, music, working in the yard, taking the dogs for a walk - and although I don't partake no... More Β»
Alan
Alan - Getting away from the kids and the other half helps (ha ha) you need you time even if its an h... More Β»
Susan
Susan - Walking and my music... Meditation too. Exercise is always the best thing for me but I really d... More Β»
Jill
...feeling hopeful Jill @jillianjiggs

Has anyone tried a Vitamin D topical cream or salve? Any success (or failure) with it? What kind did you try?
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Phil
Phil - A & D ointment as a kid. Greasey and stained my pillow case. But it worked.
Sarah
Sarah - Me yes currently having great results for guttate torso pso with vitamin d analogues
Jill
Jill - What kind do you use, @sarah?
Jill
...feeling sad Jill @jillianjiggs

Super stressful day today....like a life and death type situation. I am beyond exhausted and the P is just going bezerk.... Sometimes life is so hard...you really do find out how strong you are. πŸ˜’πŸ’•πŸ˜’
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Diana
Diana - Have you ever tried listen to sleep CD, they helped me alot.
Trina
Trina - I am so sorry you are having such a stressful day. I hope things are better for you today and you... More Β»
Jill
Jill - Thanks everyone....just trying to trudge ahead.... πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•
Jill
...feeling okay Jill @jillianjiggs

Does caffeine affect your psoriasis?
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Sarah Clark
Sarah Clark - I don't think I can be without my coffee but would defo try too if it would help clear my psorias... More Β»
john,Chewweeeeee
john,Chewweeeeee - hello sara, i do decaf with honey black as an alternative,being english i loved tea, but, i cant ... More Β»
Catherine
Catherine - it can as with coffee I think it is the high acid levels that aggravate it I gave it up totally b... More Β»
Jill
...feeling frustrated Jill @jillianjiggs

Do you have one "zone" or spot that really bothers you? Another member and I were talking about having one BIG plaque on our legs! (And how badly they itch!!!) πŸ˜‘
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Zoe
Zoe - Legs!!! Can't shift the patches! I've had light therapy and that was the last patch to go. But fi... More Β»
Chris
Chris - Always the way with me you see an improvement and think getting there then appears again !
michael
michael - My legs outbreak the most and cause me pain to walk.
Jill
...feeling happy Jill @jillianjiggs

Just made an awesome non-flaring dinner of chicken and squash chili! (With no tomatoes or peppers!) Yum!
Jill
Jill - A yummy new recipe that I made that does not cause my P to flare. 😁
Chris
Deleted account - Jill u must send please
Jill
Jill - Sure! Cook 1lb ground chicken (I used chicken thighs,) 1 chopped sweet onion,2 chopped garlic ... More Β»
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