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Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

I have noticed that whenever I get a flare from being sick or very stressed, it usually disappears just as quick as it appeared? Well disappears within 2 months. Anyone else the same?

Rosie
Rosie - I can relate
ELIZABETH
ELIZABETH - Some of it yes but it take a long time to heal , and the mark from P still a mark .. darn , it is... More »
Ewa
Ewa - Yes, exactly. I know it very well. Most recently now.
Croquetmike
...feeling frustrated Croquetmike @croquetmike

I wonder if anyone else is in a similar position to me.
Psoriasis only started last May when I was 73. I wonder why it suddenly started at that age. Now various treatments are having little effect
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Croquetmike
Croquetmike - I'm determined it won't ruin mine. Still hopeful that treatment will clear it or at least give me... More »
Joy
Joy - What treatment are u on
Croquetmike
Croquetmike - Enstillar spray for my scalp, Betamethasone valerate clioquinol cream, followed by betnavate oint... More »
Jackie
...feeling afraid Jackie @jackie88

I am new to all of this. I was diagnosed with psoriasis in May and psoriatic arthritis about October. My bloodwork has been off the charts. my rheumy has said she will send me to a Hematologist. I am a bit freaked. Has this happened to anyone ?

Michelle
Michelle - Hi Jackie Yes to be diagnosed with Psoriasis can be very alarming for one as we do not know what... More »
Peter
...feeling excited Peter @peter5300

So i hear there will be a dating app for people with P called Psoriasis Singles, dated to launch 10/01/2020. what do you think about it? I have a hopeful view for it.

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john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Why not Flaym :) Great,,It will help people meet a partner for them ,Have confidence in the ... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Yes true John. So many of us feel insecure about our condition and too scared to date. Having so... More »
ispsoriasis
ispsoriasis - for psoriasis and eczema cure visit ispsoriasis .com !
HollyDan
...feeling excited HollyDan @hollydan

Eek I’ve not posted for over 2 years!! Pretty sure I owe you one, especially one with GOOD NEWS. Anyone else found that VITAMIN D supplements made p go into remission? They have been a godsend for me (and I scarcely get sick anymore, serious bonus!)

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Michelle
Michelle - That's wonderful news Holly. Well done! I'm happy for you. :)
Sean
Sean - Thats cool! I take 2000 IUs/day, Iv heard taking fish oil with it helps the absorption
Rita
Rita - I too take Vitamin D3. I used to take 5,000 IU/day. I recently had my blood tested and my vitamin... More »
Sean
...feeling okay Sean @sean1

Hi, does anyone feel like their perspective on life/relationships with others has changed since P?

john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Hello Sean,I am a lifer and get this anywhere , I just go with the flow , At the moment i have ha... More »
Peter
Peter - My take is if they care for you it wont matter, with my P i try not let it rule me and try keep m... More »
Sean
Sean - Thanks for your words guys, it means a lot <3 Sometimes its hard to relate to other people but it... More »
Robin
...feeling okay Robin @robinspiro

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of you guys from toronto Ontario. By biking my psoriasis and being busy my psoriasis is almost clear. Still have a few spots in my elbows.
Rosey
Rosey - Great news enjoy the holidays and keep on doing what's right for you. Merry Christmas and a happy... More »
Daniela
...feeling hopeful Daniela @danivarmen

Have anyone done fasting? how was the experience?
Jackie
...feeling alone Jackie @jackie88

Hello everyone.I have just recently been diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I all came on quite suddenly. I know very little about either condition. I'm hoping I can can find answers here.
Peter
Peter - Hi Jackie welcome, never easy in the beginning but if you put your mind to it you can get over th... More »
Jackie
Jackie - Thank you and hello Peter. I have other health issues and adding this is taking a toll on me. I h... More »
Lorna Penner
...feeling afraid Lorna Penner @lornapenner

Hi,,I been using Protopic ointment--prescription and it helpe but its very evpensive and the nurse suggested to use Silicone Cream over top of the ointment--it has now gone but it took a few months.

Rosey
Rosey - At least it worked, so glad am starting one topical I haven't tried tomorrow until I see Rhuemolo... More »
Arthur
...feeling frustrated Arthur @Mortimer

Legs very sore sick of on-line remedies that do not work.
Rosey
Rosey - Is it legs or feet, or knees? I ended up seeing a rhuemologist, he diagnoised Psa and that's the ... More »
Rosey
Rosey - If it psrioasis soreness well dermatologist is the way,all is hit and miss and cost money and tim... More »
JULIA
...feeling relieved JULIA @julia

Just coming out of quite a big flare up..yippee!
Rita
Rita - That’s great Julia! Did you do something to make your psoriasis better or just time?
Rosey
Rosey - I have no idea what flare is, but yayy Julia you have this
Peter
...feeling happy Peter @peter5300

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
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 »
Mahommed
Mahommed - Hi Peter What are you using for your psoriasis
Courtney
...feeling hopeful Courtney @xxcorkoannxx

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
Carolyn Modesty - That’s in good I Have to be in sunlight... I always itch after a shower.... must be the. Water..... More »
dave keyes
dave keyes - Hi Courtney, everything effects psoriasis and everyone's skin is different. I was told not to go ... More »
JThegg
JThegg - Antibiotics in your body working overtime. There is a book, "Psoriasis: The Truth" on Amazon.
Peter
...feeling excited Peter @peter5300

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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Peter
Peter - Hope it works
Peter
Peter - it doesn't seem to work on my Pustular psoriasis sadly
Rosey
Rosey - Day 4 here am trying to see a difference, I think it's not angry at me anymore (psrioasis) am... More »
James
...feeling okay James @ferns

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
Peter - yip every now and then
Lindakay1948
Lindakay1948 - Not Often right now I have just a few white patches and Urple Purple but I have none of the old ... More »
Lindakay1948
...feeling happy Lindakay1948 @lindakay1948

Flaym and all its members were there for me I am dancing again,working again and feel truly Blessed by you all
Rosey
Rosey - Well done!❤️
Lindakay1948
Lindakay1948 - Thank You Rosey like I said none of anything I do will ever fix me..or even cure me..but I acqui... More »
Rosey
Rosey - Yes am a believer, the people here really help, and it's good to share good and bad times. Pitt... More »
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

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
Julia - Thanks
Joseph
Joseph - Sounds like your'e doing a good job, very disciplined, and having better and better results, right
Michelle
Michelle - Haha Joseph. Not very disciplined but I try to keep it balanced. Some good and some bad but most ... More »
Courtney
...feeling sad Courtney @xxcorkoannxx

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
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 »
bernadette
bernadette - Im on sunbeds in hospital again maybe this time it will work the p isReally getting me down at th... More »
Courtney
Courtney - Thank you all for your helpful comments, for some reason flaym won't let me reply to each of your... More »
Lianne
...feeling frustrated Lianne @lia2

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 😢
Michelle
Michelle - Yes Lianne. 6 hours sleep is enough for me. oversleeping can actually stifle creativity, due to f... More »


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