Healthcare system

Chronic disease experiences galore.

Mark
...feeling hopeful Mark @markshelby61

I’ve been on methotrexate for over 25 years and it works for me I have 3 monthly blood checks
Jane
Jane - Wow that's long I'm always scared of taking it for so long. Are you in on and off or you've been ... More »
Claire
Claire - I'm new to methotrexate. My mom has rheumatoid arthritis and has taken it (changing dosage slight... More »
deborah
deborah - Hi Mark; so does the the big M keep your P under control? My Derm has been pushing me towards thi... More »
Claire
...feeling hopeful Claire @mamaclaire

I'm writing from the middle of California where Covid-19 is blooming. My family has immune issues so we've been home for 84 days. I officially have psoriatic arthritis. I've started on methotrexate. How have any of you found that to work?
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Claire
Claire - I think you are very wise.
Sid
Sid - Definitely agree. Whilst I was afflicted, I tried to keep an open mind about how it looked to peo... More »
Alexander Bruce
Alexander Bruce - What I believe is that it is very important that we do not depend on others for our happiness but... More »
Claire
...feeling insecure Claire @mamaclaire

Has anyone been home during Covid-19 and find themselves worried to go back out into the world?
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Claire
Claire - I have been home other than doctor visits and a few grocery pickups. Most of our groceries are de... More »
carol
carol - Yes I am worried about going out and also I just don't want to do anything but sit around home wi... More »
RIAZ
RIAZ - We are more at risk due to immune system. I am trying to stay away from everyone but getting the ... More »
Michelle
...feeling okay Michelle @michelle1021

Hey my lovely Flaymers. All has been quiet. Tell me about your struggle with Psoriasis. I hope you are all keeping well? We are here for you .
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Ellen
Ellen - Hi All … Ive been good …. just starting to feel the effects of not taking my psoriasis meds.... m... More »
Kay
Kay - Hey Michelle, how are you? Im not on here as much anymore due to work and home life lol. My psori... More »
RIAZ
RIAZ - Started a new bio T at the start of covid, and am almost cleared. Not like I can go away on holid... More »
Michelle
...feeling afraid Michelle @michelle1021

Rheumatoid arthritis.: Who is the best doctor to see in the UK?
ELIZABETH
ELIZABETH - It is difficult to contact the GP in UK atm bcuz of covd. as they told me we will talk on chat on... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - I just hope i dont have to wait long for help, as i am an emergency case or i be out of work. i... More »
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

So in South Africa we can now buy alcohol . It was banned for the covid 19- lock down until level 3. It is now legal to buy alcohol. Yes...I bought my wine :).but how does alcohol impact your life? I'm not bothered with it as I'm a smoker.

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Des
Des - The south African prohibition influenced me to make pineapple beer.
Ellen
Ellen - Des lots of people took to making pineapple beer here in SA … they called it Pine Tops in Durban ... More »
Des
Des - Well mine was not good at all. I think Ill stick to smokes as well. :)
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

Hi my Lovely Flaymers. Been a while since I've been on Flaym. I hope you are all doing well under the COVID-19 circumstances? It's winter here in South Africa and man, is it cold. I can feel my skin burning from it. Feels like frost bite. :)

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Rita
Rita - Michelle we have four seasons in Canada! Our summers are from June to September and we can get up... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Oh Rita - I just love you. Wine is my national anthem. drink wine and be happy lol. love the "las... More »
Michelle
Michelle - @ Rita: I'm not up to muc apart from working. working more from home than actually at the office.... More »
john,Hulk
...feeling okay john,Hulk @chewbacca

Hello all, I been through hell last 3 days, I have developed ruematiod arthrits because of this mesh in me, 4 problems to deal with,trying be positive,Maybe more problems when mesh out, My wife is the best in the world, so supportive to me,Thanks :)
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john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Just thought to let you know that , I have cured my irritable bowels, thats was rough. I havnt ha... More »
Rita
Rita - Hi John, Glad to hear that you’re feeling a bit better. You seem to be doing everything you can t... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Thank yu Rita, I still feelrubbish but better rubbish lol, mainly because of eye strain vision pr... More »
Ernesto
...feeling okay Ernesto @psoernesto

Does anyone workout and have a hard time due to flare ups and needle like stabbing sensations with the slightest bit of heat and sweat? If so how do you manage or deal with It?

john,Hulk
...feeling okay john,Hulk @chewbacca

Hello People,, Well i found out that my hurnia operation has caused an immune response, i had the hunia mesh put in 2 and half years ago and always feel pain, fairly severe in some areas, So i have to have it taken out which poses more risks,
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john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Thank you Rita ,I try stay positive thank you , Pain is not good and no medication will sort it a... More »
Rita
Rita - I really hope you get your pain free life back John.
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Thank you very much Rita
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

My lovely Flaymers. I'll be going to England soon. My question to all of you: How do you treat your P in a cold country?
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Michelle
Michelle - Thank you for the advice everyone. I have E45 Ellen so I'll keep it for England. The visa centres... More »
Ann
Ann - Could help another. Over the years I have had Psoriasis in my scalp eye brows forehead and face ... More »
Alexander Bruce
Alexander Bruce - Thank you Ann will try and get some to try see if it makes a difference x
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

Hi my lovely Flaymers. Hope you are all doing well during this COVID-19 experience? My question to you : Do you think our immune system can withstand this virus?
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Ed
Ed - I think we have to be careful with any medical treatments or drugs that reduce or limit your immu... More »
Diane
Diane - I am about to be tested this afternoon for Covid-19. I have my fingers and toes crossed for a neg... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - I dont know if mine will Michelle? I dont take any medications as you know, Vitamins will may boo... More »
john,Hulk
...feeling okay john,Hulk @chewbacca

Been a while since last post, I hope everyone is doing okay through this covid 19 crisis ?,I have decided for a while to let my hair down quite a bit now, skin still the same joints are still the same all good at this moment , Hope all is well :)
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Ellen
Ellen - Hi all … well I decided to go off my psoriasis meds due to my immune system been weakened especia... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - I hope it works for you Ellen, Mypsoriasis has been not great for some time, , just hope it works... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Michelle, Yes easy to get in bad habits especially people staying at home, get bored and eat lik... More »
Daniela
...feeling hopeful Daniela @danivarmen

My psoriasis is going away but I am not quite sure why, I noticed it a week in quarantine.

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Rita
Rita - Thanks John
Daniela
Daniela - Hi John! I have been sleeping more you I am more calm so you are right in that haha. Hello Rita!... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Good well rest well best thing Daniela,Glad your skin is good :)
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

COVID 19:Do you think you are safe? And Why? What do you do to keep yourself safe from this virus?
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carol
carol - I do think that I am pretty safe. As I said I am quite rural so not much contact just to the sto... More »
ELIZABETH
ELIZABETH - Nobody is safe , we have invissible enemy :(
Michelle
Michelle - True Elizabeth, we do have a invisible enemy. scary right? All we can do is to try and keep safe.... More »
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

Hi my lovely Flaymers. Hope you are all well? How do you feel about this Covid 19 virus? Do you think it will affect us more than others because of our Immune system?
Look after yourself and keep the immune system up! xx
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Alexander Bruce
Alexander Bruce - I am not overly concerned at this point although we here of all the deaths in Italy we do not hea... More »
Irene
Irene - Our immune system is bad it is possible if we are careless to fallow the health said , wash our h... More »
Ellen
Ellen - Since lockdown here in SA I have not taken my psoriasis meds by choice ….have not told my doc ...... More »
G
...feeling frustrated G @gj

Im unable of taking my meds the one I mentioned in my previous post! I keep getting stomachache after consuming it and nauseous throughout the day! I felt the more i have stomachache the more my P increased ! What i did is wrong stopping the med?

Michelle
Michelle - yes that's good that you stopped it. if medication makes you sick then its better to just stop it... More »
Bren
Bren - I took some biologic pills ot ezla and it ruined my GI bad permanently it’s been 6 yrs and I stil... More »
Michelle
Michelle - I've never taken any pills nor injections. we don't need it. just watch what you eat. I've learne... More »
G
...feeling insecure G @gj

Has anyone tried med called
Tine - fcon my doctor recommended them all that I know about them is that they’re made out of natural ing and manufactured in india? Did anyone try it?
Tom
...feeling afraid Tom @Watsham

What is the impact of psoriasis and Corona virus?
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Rita
Rita - I think the stress which surrounds all of us at this difficult time definitely worsens our skin c... More »
Joy
Joy - Stress stress and more stress. Especially if u are on biologic
Lynn
Lynn - @GaryG, absolutely!! ALL NATURAL NON TOXIC products ONLY. ❤️ The only way to live is with those. ... More »
Claudia
...feeling hopeful Claudia @claudia103

I saw a nutritionist who also do Keniology. I found out that my psoriasis is caused by deficiency in Zinc.. I’m gluten sensitive and need to take probiotics for the gut. In addition I take codliver oil or hemp oil. My skin has noticeable improved.
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Good Claudia , I have just started on probiotics too, I do a lot of suppliments and eat a healt... More »
Joy
Joy - Do u think Biologics help psoriatic arthritis.
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