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...feeling relieved JULIA @julia

26 Nov 21:10

Just coming out of quite a big flare up..yippee!

Rita - That’s great Julia! Did you do something to make your psoriasis better or just time?

29 Nov 21:40

Rosey - I have no idea what flare is, but yayy Julia you have this

04 Dec 17:40

...feeling happy Peter @peter5300

25 Nov 19:47

Up date on the new treatment one bad patch left about 7cm in diamiter and a few patches here and there about 5mm left. from 40% body coverage

Rosey - Lucky, I didn't even get to go to trial, I was given hope then no word, that's cruel, so have not... More »

04 Dec 15:44

...feeling hopeful Courtney @xxcorkoannxx

22 Nov 05:59

Is it just me that when I get a cold my psiorasis seems to get better? Had a cold for the past 3 days and it seems to be a lot less severe than usual, some of it is actually clearing up too. Might just be coincidence.

Carolyn Modesty - That’s in good I Have to be in sunlight... I always itch after a shower.... must be the. Water..... More »

22 Nov 06:24

dave keyes - Hi Courtney, everything effects psoriasis and everyone's skin is different. I was told not to go ... More »

22 Nov 08:32

JThegg - Antibiotics in your body working overtime. There is a book, "Psoriasis: The Truth" on Amazon.

02 Dec 00:01

...feeling excited Peter @peter5300

15 Nov 10:48

Was proscribed a new treatment for the angry P monster and in a few weeks ive seen a huge difference, by 20 to 30 %

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Lou - What’s the name of your foam?

25 Nov 20:46

Rosey - I'll take a guess este lier, OK not correct spelling on purpose, have heard of this but could be ... More »

04 Dec 15:47

Peter - yip on purpose not aloud to dive medication name on the site but as for samples no idea but its a... More »

06 Dec 15:19

...feeling okay James @ferns

15 Nov 08:26

Anyone get the “regular” skin around a patch of P going a dark grey colour. The patch on my right knee has this, just went like that in the past couple of weeks. It’s not painful or itchy.

Peter - yip every now and then

15 Nov 10:50

Lindakay1948 - Not Often right now I have just a few white patches and Urple Purple but I have none of the old ... More »

15 Nov 13:47

...feeling happy Lindakay1948 @lindakay1948

12 Nov 02:23

Flaym and all its members were there for me I am dancing again,working again and feel truly Blessed by you all

Rosey - Well done!❤️

12 Nov 04:42

Lindakay1948 - Thank You Rosey like I said none of anything I do will ever fix me..or even cure me..but I acqui... More »

12 Nov 05:05

Rosey - Yes am a believer, the people here really help, and it's good to share good and bad times. Pitt... More »

12 Nov 06:16

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

11 Nov 18:59

Do you think you will be more confident when P clears up or will you still be shy and reserve?

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Julia - What dietary changes have you made????

12 Nov 18:00

Lindakay1948 - Michelle God forbid a Parade~ If you want to know about my diet changes Julia,it entails fewer th... More »

12 Nov 19:58

Julia - Thanks

14 Nov 17:28

...feeling sad Courtney @xxcorkoannxx

09 Nov 23:50

So tired of having this condition, tried all sorts of medication from the hospital and over the counter remedies and nothing seems to work!

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ian - Hi Courtney I do feel for you being so young. Ive had it for over 40 yrs it use to be really bad... More »

18 Nov 09:02

bernadette - Im on sunbeds in hospital again maybe this time it will work the p isReally getting me down at th... More »

18 Nov 19:13

Courtney - Thank you all for your helpful comments, for some reason flaym won't let me reply to each of your... More »

22 Nov 05:57

...feeling frustrated Lianne @lia2

07 Nov 00:56

Sleep is overrated no wonder why I struggle to function most of the time getting fed up of this now just won’t to feel normal 😢

...feeling frustrated Carmel @fedupx

06 Nov 22:39

What are biologics please?
Sunlight helps me ....any options? X

...feeling sad Janet @rara

05 Nov 09:13

I had a really bad flare up this week went to the doctors and he said its because i have a cold has anybody else been told that because sometime i think my doctor just tells me anything .................

Lianne - Yes I was at doctors today coz a resent cold has affected my asthma and I’ve had a bad flare up w... More »

06 Nov 00:42

Janet - so glad im not the only one who as been told this :)

06 Nov 07:39

...feeling happy Drum @anorak

03 Nov 15:43

It’s been one year since I started on biologics and I remain completely psoriasis free. The hoops I had to jump through to get here though! Worth it in the end. To all of you who are suffering with Psoriasis, consider biologics, it’s changed my life.

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Courtney - Hi, I have seen many people mention biologics what is this?

09 Nov 23:43

Drum - I’m a layman not a medical practitioner, don’t take this as anything other than my interpretation... More »

09 Nov 23:58

Courtney - Oh it might be worth giving it a try, thanks :)

10 Nov 13:36

...feeling alone Phil @padavis

03 Nov 07:35

Bad flare up do in part to stress. Life kinda sucks right now. But I know God is in charge. Please pray.

Rita - Stress is so bad for psoriasis but easier said than done to be stress free. Hope life gets better... More »

09 Nov 22:25

...feeling proud Sarah @sarahuk

29 Oct 19:07

Happy World Psoriasis Day Flaymers 💛💚💜

john,Hulk - And to you Sarah, Hope all is well with you ? Yes happy flakey day to you all :)

29 Oct 19:17

Linda - You really embrace the spirit of the day. ThankyouSarah!❤️

30 Oct 01:42

bernadette - Hi my name is bernie havent been here in a while due to bad health h as anyonefound parrifen gel ... More »

09 Nov 19:08

...feeling excited Rosie @roskw

23 Oct 14:42

October- February is hell for my P... but I absolutely adore autum and winter. I plan on buying fluffy comfy jumpers, thermal thick tights and a hat, scarf and gloves that are thick

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Troy - Hi Rosie, I find that visiting a sauna and or steam room helps during the winter.

25 Oct 23:58

Carolyn Modesty - Mine flared back up.. itching horrible.

08 Nov 23:39

Rita - My skin too hates winter. I should always be in the sun wearing shirts and a tank top! Alas I liv... More »

09 Nov 22:38

...feeling frustrated Rains @rains

21 Oct 19:09

Grrr this weather is starting the flame ups

Rosie - It’s the same for me. I plan on buying thick thermal tights and comfory jumpers

23 Oct 17:38

...feeling okay lisa @misslisalou

21 Oct 11:38

Decorated my daughters bedroom over the weekend today I'm having a day of rest as I tend to get poorly every few months n I wear out quickly half term joys lol

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lisa - Awww your so sweet michelle yeah I'm doing my room at the weekend and repainting bathroom too phe... More »

21 Oct 13:30

James - Painting can be really relaxing though. Send the family away for the day, get some good music on ... More »

21 Oct 21:34

lisa - Yeah it was not so good today fell in the shower 2 week ago n hit my head so chilling again today... More »

22 Oct 15:13

...feeling afraid Maria @merip

21 Oct 08:40

Good morning,
I'm doing a biological treatment (3 injections) and I really smoke a lot. Also I drink coffee.
Do you think will I get better if I stop doing this two habits?
And what about healthy diet?

Rosie - Personally I think anybody who stops smoking and drinking way too much coffee will see a good cha... More »

23 Oct 14:40

Troy - No smoking, no alcohol. Organic coffee in moderation is fine.

25 Oct 23:56

...feeling frustrated Tracy @tracyp

19 Oct 12:39

Anyone else have to stop taking a biologic because it was weakening their already weak immune system to much?

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Alex - I had to stop having a biological injection treatment when I was diagnosed with a cancerous tumou... More »

03 Nov 20:23

Drum - Alex here in Australia, in order to qualify for biologics on pharmaceutical benefit scheme, they ... More »

03 Nov 21:47

john,Hulk - I never started on them and wont but if things were bad who knows ?, too many risks with these i ... More »

05 Nov 06:25

...feeling excited Michelle @michelle1021

17 Oct 10:47

Hi my lovely Flaymers. Hope you are all well and the P is treating you good? I have happy news. Getting married in December to my love and we will have a flaky party. To those who don't know, my love is a flaker too :) Happy times for us :)