Advice about Friends & family and psoriasis

Friends & family

Tales from human relationships.

...feeling okay Peter @peter5300

28 Mar 05:44

Hey all, hope you are all well and taking best care of your selves with this COVID 19. Keep safe P Vets.

...feeling hopeful Roxanne @roxanne

19 Mar 14:34

I am feeling bad .Because my son has inherited P.
But on the upside I can help him with my experiences with it.

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Desley - 100% agree, Michelle. Diet change helps a lot. Nightshades are particularly bad for me and I hard... More »

23 Mar 18:46

Jane - How old is he? I am sorry for your son but hey let's be positive he has a strong and beautiful mo... More »

27 Mar 13:46

Michelle - I agree. stay positive and don't let this influence you perspective.

27 Mar 14:56

...feeling excited lisa @misslisalou

29 Feb 15:40

Still using my uvb tubes and only have a few plaques getting married this October to my 12 year olds dad going on honeymoon before the wedding :) looking forward to wearing shorts and swimsuits

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lisa - They are uvb tubes not tanning tubes the same as what hospital uses for light therapy about 4 sit... More »

11 Mar 11:56

Steve - Gotcha, did puva yrs. ago & was assuming it was the same type of setup :)

11 Mar 15:01

lisa - I go on them 2 to 3 times a week and my skin clear mostly best 800 I've ever spent

16 Mar 23:14

...feeling happy G @gj

14 Feb 16:53

So today is my birthday and i turned 23 ! 15/2/2020

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Kay - Happy Birthday! I also turned 23 in December😊

15 Feb 13:50

G - ❤️ Thank you all😍

16 Feb 12:25

Graeme - Happy birthday, hope you enjoyed a great one

21 Feb 07:24

...feeling insecure Rains @rains

11 Feb 17:44

Hello how's everybody doing looking for friends with psoriasis in Texas

...feeling frustrated GaryG @garyg

09 Feb 23:23

I am m/49 Never had psoriasis in my life.I had Hep A&B vaccine in 2015 suggested by FP as a precautionary measures & I got flares soon after. I believe my Autoimmune condition is caused by vaccine but doctors wont agree & insist its genetical.

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Alexandros - Yes stress will bring it to the surface but only if its in your system. Mine flared up in my mid ... More »

02 Mar 09:15

Rita - That’ll do it. Hopefully life is easier for you and your family now and your skin will be happier.

02 Mar 17:10

Rita - I started with psoriasis at age 55, and no one else in the family had an autoimmune disease that ... More »

07 Mar 01:31

...feeling hopeful Kay @kay1618

09 Feb 19:56

Has any one used methotrexate tablets for psoriasis and what was the outcome

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Claire - Hi Gary , I use Exorex , I first had it from my dermatologist but bought it more recently from In... More »

11 Feb 23:53

GaryG - Thanks Claire, let me see if they have it here in Canada.

12 Feb 02:21

RIAZ - It helped me it MX lowers your immune system, so you catch every cold and flu going around. Also ... More »

14 Feb 18:56

...feeling okay Ed @Mister

18 Jan 16:06

I was looking on the Quora page in relation to narcissists and they said being around people with these traits can lead to developing a hyper immune disease. I have psoriasis and it got worse the more time I spend with my narcissistic mother.

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Elaine - Michelle, you are always upbeat, loving, nurturing and supportive. I'm going to endeavor to be m... More »

04 Feb 00:02

Michelle - Ed, I'm sorry. Yes your mom is too old to change now I do agree with you but hey, keep your chin ... More »

05 Feb 06:50

john,Hulk - Hello Ed. So sorry here this , May explain why i was so bad with psoriasis when i was a child, i... More »

23 Feb 09:10

...feeling excited Peter @peter5300

10 Jan 21:09

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 - Why not Flaym :) Great,,It will help people meet a partner for them ,Have confidence in the ... More »

13 Jan 21:15

Michelle - Yes true John. So many of us feel insecure about our condition and too scared to date. Having so... More »

14 Jan 05:18

john,Hulk - Ah Michehelle, I wont discuss my beauty options with you , thats okay :)

28 Jan 07:50

...feeling okay Sean @sean1

02 Jan 11:28

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

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 »

04 Jan 10:41

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 »

10 Jan 20:58

Sean - Thanks for your words guys, it means a lot <3 Sometimes its hard to relate to other people but it... More »

16 Jan 03:43

...feeling hopeful Rosie @roskw

25 Dec 21:56

Hi guys,
Merry Christmas and have a fantastic new year. Spend it with your loved ones and never take them for granted...

Have an incredible 2020

Rosey - Agree nothing is forever and enjoy what you have, Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you

29 Dec 07:11

Michelle - Hi Rosie. Thank you and a wonderful new year to you too!

02 Jan 10:12

john,Hulk - Happy new year :)

04 Jan 10:34

...feeling afraid Lorna Penner @lornapenner

07 Dec 03:43

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

10 Dec 16:19

...feeling hopeful Lindakay1948 @lindakay1948

15 Nov 13:55

Have to say its been very nice to do PNORMAL for a while and read a Book without my long Back Scratcher~Got mY Coffee and First shake Good Morning Sweet Peas Morning from my Desert Home

Rani - Hi Lindakay, is the keto diet similar to omitting sugars, starches , carbs and wheat. I have seve... More »

18 Nov 05:55

Lindakay1948 - Yes Rani ,its increasing Fat moderate proteins...and keeping Carbohydrates to below 20g a day wh... More »

18 Nov 14:05

...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 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 💛💚💜

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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

RIAZ - In my experience parafin thins the skin, so it becomes red. Good to remove scaly skin.

14 Feb 18:37

...feeling frustrated Rains @rains

22 Oct 00:09

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 14:38

...feeling frustrated Wendy @wendy1974

09 Oct 13:28

Hi everybody!! Used to be here regularly a year or so ago. There has been a lot of stress my life. Trying to find balance right now. Had the worst flare up yet and cant seem to get ahold of it. Going to try cbd but need educated on it. Please help

Des - I think at best it will help reduce inflammation and ease itching a little. Loads of ways to cons... More »

18 Oct 18:51

Wendy - Thank you..still havent tried it yet. Just added evening primrose capsules to my routine. Hopeful... More »

02 Nov 04:08

...feeling frustrated Ashley @ashley6896

29 Sep 16:22

Stress really affects my psoriasis really bad. I have sores on the front of my head and they hurt a lot.

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Ashley - Thank you so much

30 Sep 22:14

Rita - Stress worsens my psoriasis also. What have you tried to do to reduce your stress? I gave up coff... More »

05 Oct 00:00

Michelle - I'm sorry to hear about that Ashley. Yes stress is very bad for us. I agree with Rita, keeping yo... More »

17 Oct 10:40

...feeling sad Mandy @mandie

27 Sep 17:00

Hi every one it be a long time that I have been on here,I just can’t pull myself together have a bad time with my P it has gone out of control and don’t seem to be getting any better,don’t matter what I use to put on my P nothing is working