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Erica
...feeling hopeful Erica @Eri

On the lighter side: What Jokes do you have about P? I know all too well it is no laughing matter - kind off tongue in the cheek jokes
Chris
Chris - Usually songs like The Jacksons can you feel it to can you flake it if I can replace it with flak... More »
Sarah
...feeling hopeful Sarah @sarahuk

Recent flare has died down, yayyy! So grateful. A busy time right now... Still focusing on diet and inflammation. Doubled up turmeric tea and been very limited on fruit. Continuing that approach, focusing more on sugars in foods... See how it goes!👍
Linda
Linda - I had a bit of a flare not sure if it is P or an allergy
Bev
Bev - That's good news Sarah.
Justin
Justin - I was advised recently that if your Psoriasis has emerged on your elbows and knees, every night J... More »
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

If you could give yourself once piece of advice about psoriasis, what would you tell yourself?
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Gloria
Gloria - Psoriasis is a condition I have, it does not define me nor it controls me. You learn to live with... More »
Erica
Erica - Act immediately, don't let it get out of hand. Learn as much as possible about the disease, talk ... More »
Flakey
Flakey - One thing after reading some comments I really want to stress... I have had Psoriasis for over 30... More »
Justin
...feeling hopeful Justin @justin1

I have been taking Turmeric supplements and I have just been putting fresh Turmeric in my morning smoothie - does this do any good?
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Jen
Jen - Hi Justin. The recommended daily dosage for turmeric is 2000mg as supplement and 1 teaspoon of po... More »
Michelle
Michelle - I don't measure my turmeric intake. 1 teaspoon every morning with cooled down boiled water and I ... More »
Justin
Justin - I put some fresh Turmeric in my morning smoothie and also take a Turmeric capsule!
Sarah
...feeling hopeful Sarah @sarahuk

How quickly things can turn around... Skin was great this time last week and now a week later it is looking its worst for months on arms! Isn't psoriasis cruel at times. Time to switch things up again and try something new!

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Sarah
Sarah - Thanks all. The turmeric tea, which I have been drinking double of has been awesome in getting ri... More »
Linda
Linda - Great news Sarah! I bought some turmeric root because I could not find the tea how should I use it?
Jen
Jen - Hi Linda you could slice it or grate it. Cook it up for a bit. Add some black pepper. Strain and ... More »
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

Think of the perfect dermatology appointment, what would it be like?
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Lorna Penner
Lorna Penner - Lemon for itchy skin helped me and rub it on many times.
Genevieve
Genevieve - I would want a dermatologist who's had P themselves. Someone who truly understands. Someone open ... More »
Jannie
Jannie - Oh Genevieve I have met this person you describe he runs a pain relief clinic in Buckinghamshire ... More »
Peter
...feeling hopeful Peter @peter5300

So my holiday is going so well i am extending it lol , the only downer is im having a flare up and cant use lemon at this time, the Doc in Poland has got me using [...] a cream, any one know it ...

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Peter
Peter - yip my tummy if very happy with the local foods lol just cant pronounce most of them lol
john,DARTS VADER
john,DARTS VADER - The people i know at work say its nice there in poland , i hope you have more enjoyment there ,S... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Yes you have to try the local food but if it looks dodgy, ratherceatca salad. At least you know w... More »
Erica
...feeling hopeful Erica @Eri

Got my new meds this morning, inject every 2 weeks. Blood work once a month. My P is still silent, everything still good. Nervous & happy all at once, will have to see it through. Can't worry too much about the future, take it 1 day at a time.

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Erica
Erica - Hi Sue yes because it is a medical trial I don't pay for the treatment. One injection would have... More »
Rosey
Rosey - Wish I could be a trial person,wold luv to get rid of it
john,DARTS VADER
john,DARTS VADER - Sorry about this Sue,yes i know what you mean,though there can be a dark side to these trials,so... More »
Keturah
...feeling hopeful Keturah @keturah1

What are things you all eat for you P and refuse to eat?
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Jill
Jill - Tomatoes seem to flare me, sadly⚘
Rosey
Rosey - I replaced the one tsp sugar with artificial sugar in coffee already lost weight ,go figure
john,DARTS VADER
john,DARTS VADER - I dont flare,just winter it gets worse but not bad at all,artificial sweetners are not good but,... More »
Marmara
...feeling hopeful Marmara @marmara

Hi!somebody did a lynphatic sistem detox? And that made any diference in ps?

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john,DARTS VADER
john,DARTS VADER - That i wouldnt know as i dont know my mothers side of the family,mine was passed from my mother s... More »
Jill
Jill - Does anyone know how do to a lymphatic detox??
Marmara
Marmara - https://www,google,es/amp/s/amp,mindbodygreen,com/articles/how-to-flush-your-lymph
Rachel
...feeling hopeful Rachel @rachwl

I live in South Devon UK and are on the look out for people to meet up with

Atul
Atul - You are so lucky
john,DARTS VADER
john,DARTS VADER - Theres a lot of flakers near me but none comment on here etc so, theres no chance a flake united ... More »
Justin
...feeling hopeful Justin @justin1

When I spent two months working on a kibbutz in Israel, I ventured to The Dead Sea.

A combination of heat, healthy diet and The Dead Sea cleared my Psoriasis almost virtually - I recommend The Dead Sea!
Michelle
Michelle - Thank you Justin. I've read about people going there to get treatment for their P and it sounds g... More »
Justin
Justin - I was a Uni. student, so I was living on an extreme budget. I paid a small amount to get there... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Thank you Justin. Sounds great!
Margaret R
...feeling hopeful Margaret R @margaret2023

Excitement! Diagnosis of Acropustulosis,Feet & Hands P was made April 30. Today , August 3, both my. feet and hands are clear!....for how long, who knows, but am amazed.
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Sarah
Sarah - That is awesome!
john,DARTS VADER
john,DARTS VADER - Great news Margaret , well done :)
Margaret R
Margaret R - Thank you
James
...feeling hopeful James @ferns

I mentioned a few days ago I was doing intermittent fasting for weight loss. I had a conversation last night where the person said they do it, but to help their IBS, another autoimmune condition. Anyone here have experience of that?

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Suze
Suze - Yes I have ibs psoriasis, arthritis & porictic arthritis. Fibro, have no thyroid and have bi pola... More »
Jen
Jen - That's a lot to deal with and good for you 😊 Suze you are a strong person!
James
James - You definately have something there Suze, attitude for want of a better word. I don't have as big... More »
Mavis
...feeling hopeful Mavis @mavis

My scaffolding went up front and back yesterday hooray. They brought everything needed this morning put it all in my back garden and left. Hopefully they will start tomorrow
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Michelle
Michelle - Wonderful Mavis. Everything will be okay now that they have eventually started :)
john,DARTS VADER
john,DARTS VADER - :) :) Great Mavis , :)
Mavis
Mavis - Thankyou Michelle and John. I'm glad you said eventually Michelle lol. It's only about a year lat... More »
Lindakay1948
...feeling hopeful Lindakay1948 @lindakay1948

Wow, Where did July Fly?? August is here and I am busy making my charts for canning,finding my jars and buying new lids..cleaning up to Can in Late September. Being Organized is the key. My Plums are just now turning a deep Purple, JAM~ Love to U
Michelle
Michelle - Oh I love Jam Lindakay. Home made of course. This year is flying indeed. One of these days it wil... More »
Lindakay1948
Lindakay1948 - I raise Peppers in my Garden I make Hot Pepper Jelly for Christmas Gifts..I make red,yellow and g... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Sounds awesome lindakay!
Haiko
...feeling hopeful Haiko @haiko

Hi Guys, my P is not so bad, I have it on my scalp and I had a few patches on my stomach and buttocks. The ones on my stomach cleared and on buttocks is about 80% gone. I used various things but found a herbal tea recipe which really helped me a lot
Haiko
Haiko - Here is the recipe: Its from an old german herbalist, Maria Treben: 30 gm. - Willow Bark (white)... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Wow! So intersting Haiko, thanks for sharing! Great it ia working for you! How long was it before... More »
Haiko
Haiko - I got results after 5 days, the itching subsided and the flaking was less
Diane
...feeling hopeful Diane @froghop26

I have found some turmeric tablets which I am using to get some relief from p arthritis, the worst of which is in my feet. Hoping between these and a fairly strict anti - inflammatory diet, I will continue to see improvement.

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Lorna Penner
Lorna Penner - Im going for massage & accupucture--I heard it helps a lot.
Lorna Penner
Lorna Penner - I took turmeric tablets and they didn`t help but the powder did--I put a tsp in a pot of soup and... More »
Michelle
Michelle - True the powder helps a lot. I keep all things I eat and drink organic. :)
Fahd
...feeling hopeful Fahd @fahd1

Anyone went to the dead sea and did you find it?
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Jannie
Jannie - You know Christopher I read every ones posts every day and I have come to the conclusion that pso... More »
john,DARTS VADER
john,DARTS VADER - I have hear a lot about the dead sea since a child in the early 80s,There was no chance i could h... More »
Justin
Justin - I have photographs of me floating and reading a newspaper!
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

What needs to be done to increase awareness of psoriasis in society?

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john,DARTS VADER
john,DARTS VADER - Hello Michelle, I think so, there are so many different forms of psoriasis etc , i think there is... More »
Jannie
Jannie - I agree John. Additives ,sugar ,pesticides,dairy all triggers for the big P
Susan
Susan - I think that it's important for US to be the voice. If we hide, then there is no awareness. Bar... More »
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