Raquel

Raquel @raquel1

Dade City, FL, United States

I've always been a strong person. And I love my sons. They are what keeps going.

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Raquel
...feeling sad Raquel @raquel1

Found Out Grandma Is Not Doing well. She was second mom. I can't help but stress she's in a different country I don't have the $ to go. I know I will be stressful and having a few drinks. I feel flare ups. My hands are tied😣😢
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Sarah
Sarah - Oh Raquel, so sad I'm so sorry 💜
Raquel
Raquel - Thank u. It's nice to have new caring friends 💗
Mishlyn
Mishlyn - So sorry for your loss Raquel ❤ sending Love & Hugs your way.
Raquel
...feeling sad Raquel @raquel1

For the first time since being diagnosis with psoriasis. I'm scratching to the point that they are bleeding. Idk what to do. Feeling so down. Even though my hubby says that I'm beautiful. I'm not the girl he fell in love with😭
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Sarah
Sarah - Could be a good idea to let your husband tell you whether you're still the person he fell in love... More »
Susan
Susan - Raquel have you tried the elimination diet to find out your trigger foods. I can send it to you ... More »
Ruben
Ruben - Hey Raquel, welcome to Flaym! If you want support or info, you're in the right spot. As alread... More »
Raquel
...feeling hopeful Raquel @raquel1

Nose and forehead are clear. My hairline half way there... Wish I could wake up and it would all be gone.
Mishlyn
Mishlyn - Great to hear that your nose and forehead are clear Raquel & your hairline is halfway there, that... More »
Cherie
Cherie - Good to hear. I have been using Moo Goo scalp treatment and shampoo and conditioner. I have gone... More »
Sarah
Sarah - That's ace, Raquel! Only another halfway to go, but if you've got the idea of what works for you,... More »
Raquel
...feeling insecure Raquel @raquel1

How do you know if you have psoriasis in your nails
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Sarah
Sarah - Hi Raquel! I had a whole foot of terrible toenails until about 2 years ago. I had them for around... More »
Sophia
Sophia - Hi, I am new here. I have been suffering with P on my finger nail beds. Sometimes my finger tips ... More »
Jen
Jen - Hi Rachel I have a friend who had nail fungus not pso. He used acv and fresh garlic. Either dab... More »
Raquel
...feeling hopeful Raquel @raquel1

Has anyone tried home remedies. I need to try something different.

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Susan
Susan - I don't really know Bren. I would just google it. I have never eaten it as it's kind of slimy a... More »
Jackie
Jackie - Yes you can eat aloe Vera plant. Just not too much of the outside green of the leaf as it has a l... More »
Susan
Susan - Thanks Jackie for that information. I always knew about being able to ingest it but not more tha... More »
Raquel
...feeling happy Raquel @raquel1

Love the cold weather. I can cover up my flare ups
cyn
cyn - i love jeans and long sleeves and skullies so i can cover most of the time without question. mis... More »
Sarah
Sarah - I've felt like this a lot of years but find that this year I am waiting in the wings to get my sk... More »
Raquel
...feeling happy Raquel @raquel1

Happy New Year! I know I will end up with more flare ups. Trying to enjoy my family and friends.

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Mishlyn
Mishlyn - Happy New Year Raquel 😊 Enjoy!! I have enjoyed all of the holiday treats myself, my body is look... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Best thing to do, focus on the love, not the flares! HNY, Raquel.
Timo
Timo - Happy New Year, everyone. Hope everyone got to let their hair down a little.
Raquel
...feeling hopeful Raquel @raquel1

Does any one know if it's safe to get tattoo when u have psoriasis
Sarah
Sarah - Hi Raquel, this is something a lot of Flaymers have thought about, me included sometimes! Check o... More »
Otto_M_Moon
Deleted account - I don't understand tats at all, isn't Sons of Anarchy over ;-)
Jakub
Jakub - I had psoriasis on my elbows for like 2 years, then it went away. I've tattooed both arms (with e... More »
Raquel
...feeling angry Raquel @raquel1

Help! My hairline is so red and flakes everywhere.
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steve
steve - Try water kefir with ginger and turmeric juice in the second ferment. If you google fermented tu... More »
Cherie
Cherie - Coconut oil on the scalp. Also Moo Goo has a great skin range available at the chemist and online... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Yeowwwch Raquel. Do you have any porridge oats at home? Stick some in a sock and make it into a b... More »
Raquel
...feeling sad Raquel @raquel1

I like my hair and make up to be perfect so I got up earlier, but since I got diagnosed with psoriasis gotta get up even earlier to deal with my skin. Idk how much of this I can take😥😰
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Sarah
Sarah - Yes psoriasis can so often change the way people feel about their looks. It's really tough if you... More »
Raquel
Raquel - Thanks everybody. Sarah on my days off no make up and lots of oils on my body and scalp. Still tr... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Aren't we all Raquel! 😁
Raquel
...feeling frustrated Raquel @raquel1

Miss wearing shorts and sleeveless shirts😣
Don
Don - so do i...but I wear them around the house all the time. as it's a very mild December in Ontario... More »
Susan
Susan - Raquel I am absolutely a Spring, Summer, Fall woman! If it's warm where you live, put the shorts... More »
Raquel
...feeling sad Raquel @raquel1

The flakes in my hair are a nightmare since I have dark hair 😣
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Susan
Susan - Ah will21... You know I don't buy everything on google. I prefer my own knowledge that's in me w... More »
Otto_M_Moon
Deleted account - It's the BBC , it has to be true ;-)
Sarah
Sarah - Those hair flakes are not easy to hide... when having flare ups on the scalp I found in the past ... More »
Raquel
...feeling hopeful Raquel @raquel1

Flare ups gone. But scars are left. Do they go away or what do u put on them.

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Ruth
Ruth - Hi Raquel. How did you get rid of your flare ups? I am still struggling with mine ..
Sarah
Sarah - Hi Raquel, glad to hear your flare ups are under control! I posted a few days ago about a similar... More »
Susan
Susan - Mine have been gone for a long time but the scars linger. Sun, aloe vera.
Raquel
...feeling alone Raquel @raquel1

I finally went to the Dr after 6 wks. Didn't do any good since I have no insurance. Was prescribed the same thing in cream form. I need blood work done. How can I do this when I'm stuck. Samples only go so far😣😢. Help!
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Susan
Susan - If money is an issue where you live then I guess this site is a Godsend to you. So many ways to ... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - hello raquel, sorry to hear this,seems a big cost for psoriasis in the states, if you dont mind m... More »
Peggy
Peggy - If you contact the company that makes the meds you need a lot of them have programs that help you... More »
Raquel
...feeling sad Raquel @raquel1

I love who I work for... home health care. So today one of the great grand kids said to me that my arm is like the zombies. He loves me but it hit a nerve. And I told him I'm like an old Dinosaur
Susan
Susan - Raquel all I can say is "out of the mouths of babes"... :)
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - babys and children say things without malice,say things how they see things,dont take it to heart... More »
Raquel
...feeling proud Raquel @raquel1

After a year and a half of not being able to wear my hair up in a bun in public.... I woke up with an I don't care attitude and wore my hear up and my favorite eartings😊.It feels great
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Susan
Susan - Raquel the more you walk tall and proud of who you are the easier it will get. Stares are pretty... More »
Mishlyn
Mishlyn - Well Done Raquel! 😀 Susan nailed it with walk tall and proud! Let your light shine 💖
Sarah
Sarah - That's so awesome
Raquel
...feeling insecure Raquel @raquel1

I wish this flare ups would go away. I even have it on my scalp again.

michael
michael - Be kind to yourself and watch the stress levels, it will level out. good luck
Raquel
Raquel - Thanks
Sarah
Sarah - Sorry to hear that Raquel. Especially after having clear scalp that's frustrating. Maybe you can ... More »
Raquel
...feeling hopeful Raquel @raquel1

Been staying positive all day. And I came home and relaxed by playing bingo with my little one. Even though my skin was peeling in flakes early this morning
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john,Hulk
john,Hulk - sorry about my typing ,think my keys stick?,some changes in lifestyle are better than none, but, ... More »
Mishlyn
Mishlyn - Well done Raquel! I'm so happy to hear that! :D
Sarah
Sarah - Thats so great Raquel!
Raquel
...feeling alone Raquel @raquel1

I been feeling depressed all day every time I look at my flare ups.I just ask why me😢
Jordan
Deleted account - It's ruff but the more you stress yourself the worst it might get. Embrace the burden and attack ... More »
Sarah
Sarah - If it's any comfort there are lots of us here going through the same thing, we're in this together
Mishlyn
Mishlyn - Hi Raquel, We are here for you. Whenever I am having a bad day I try to focus on all that I am g... More »
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