Advice about Treatment and psoriasis

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

Psoriasis is like alcoholism: it never goes away, but only remits. Do you agree?

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Michelle - John, I know my P would disappear if I start using cortisone. For the long term P on my ankles bu... More »

13 Dec 04:59

Bev - That sounds like a Spur meal Michelle Yum. I know what you mean Julie. If something agrees with m... More »

13 Dec 05:31

Michelle - Indeed it is Bev. it was devine. See we all enjoy our happy time Bev. We deserve to be happy and ... More »

13 Dec 05:59

...feeling relieved nikdm @nikdm

10 Dec 23:39

I have found out that tea tree essential oil has cured by nail psoriasis, I had psoriasis on my big right toe and after a few weeks of applying the oil it has disappeared off my nail.

Bev - That's fantastic nikdm. My hair baby has one toe affected so I'll try it on him too

11 Dec 09:47

...feeling alone julie @tisme

10 Dec 11:30

how do they diagnose psoriatic arthritis ?? any one get itchy after using coal tar shampoo

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Bev - Me too but if I moisturise twice a day it helps a lot. Sometimes more often

11 Dec 23:02

Rosey - Olive oil ,just a few drops inside ear,works wonders and Vaseline or oil coconut,hemp,olive aroun... More »

11 Dec 23:34

Michelle - True Bev, moisturising does help. If I don't, my skin becomes dry and cracks. Rosey, I've heard... More »

12 Dec 03:50

...feeling sad Marlene @lawmomof3

08 Dec 22:30

Has anyone had psoriatic arthritis in their cervical (neck) spine? I’m waiting on MRI next week to figure out my nearly total stiffness in neck. Took leave from work. Can’t drive. I don’t want it to be PsA. But the alternative may mean surgery.

john,AQUA MAN - Hello i did marlene when arthritis first abrupted but i think it subsided years ago?i had proble... More »

08 Dec 22:40

Susan - I struggled with it as well for years. Although, like John, mine acts up, seems the only issue n... More »

09 Dec 18:15

john,AQUA MAN - Thats deformity of the spine Susan? sorry about this

10 Dec 01:22

...feeling frustrated nikdm @nikdm

08 Dec 15:26

Does anyone with scalp psoriasis know how to stop the avalanche of dry skin falling out when you touch your hair.

Michelle - I've never had scalp P that bad. I used to get a few spots only but not bad enough to look like d... More »

10 Dec 09:38

deborah - some lemon with coconut or olive oil might help. It's messy and you'll have to shampoo after.

10 Dec 12:29

john,AQUA MAN - Hello nikdm, if you are new here welcome to flaym,Pulling it out sorts mine out but not advised, ... More »

12 Dec 15:59

...feeling happy john,AQUA MAN @chewbacca

08 Dec 17:23

I am AQUA MAN why?, because i drink water like a fish :) , 2 litres/liters of water a day is great for hydration,it can help to reduce inflammation make the skin less dry,Try and see, good for general health for anyone, bottled or filtered only :)

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Michelle - I wish it will get to an end this side. I haven't had any where I live (yet) but the towns are a ... More »

10 Dec 11:20

Julie - I only drink filtered water.

11 Dec 05:10

Clint - I drink water every day 😊 I just pass mine through some good coffee beans but plastic is a proble... More »

11 Dec 18:16

...feeling sad Cass @cass1811

08 Dec 12:23

Just injured my big toe nail that has p. Hurts real bad! Have you experienced something similar? What did you do?

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john,AQUA MAN - Your welcome Cass :)

08 Dec 21:18

nikdm - I haven’t hit it but I have mostly cured my nail P with tea tree essential oil. Works like magic,... More »

11 Dec 13:44

Cass - Thank you for sharing! :)

11 Dec 13:48

...feeling hopeful Madmum007 @madmum007

07 Dec 20:18

Ladies, have you noticed improvements in your skin via night sweats associated with the menopause?

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Ellen - I have vicious night sweats & day sweats ...no change in P... in fact P came a few years after I ... More »

10 Dec 10:08

deborah - I went through menopause symptom free also, but it was about that time that my P started...

10 Dec 12:32

Clint - The key there is sweating out toxins and again that's where lemon 🍋 helps both combined are a win... More »

11 Dec 18:18

...feeling okay Rosey @sue2023

07 Dec 19:50

Read a book from the library ,the anti- inflametry diet,what I found interesting was one of the ' no foods' is oranges,yayy I think I found one thing that inflames me anything orange,( not my colour anyway)

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john,AQUA MAN - Thanks Michelle, yes life is good :)

10 Dec 23:26

Clint - Try uncured bacon no nitrates . If you stop eating beef any symptoms go away so the trick is to l... More »

11 Dec 18:36

Michelle - sounds nice Clint and yes true, limit the certain food to once a week. It does help. The good and... More »

12 Dec 15:23

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

06 Dec 07:17

I think my immune system is a bit off. My hair is falling out/breaking off and I am getting a few spots on my elbows.

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john,AQUA MAN - Hope you dont lose your hair Michelle :)

08 Dec 02:55

Rosey - Naa only stress and harsh p drugs make u lose hair and Michelle good

09 Dec 02:45

Johan - Wig will make your head itch i think

09 Dec 13:23

...feeling excited john,AQUA MAN @chewbacca

03 Dec 20:25

I am hoping to get more data for my PC at end of week then if people want my help to make changes, possible reduce their skin and joint problems, i be happy to help,We all hope the flakes and aches be reduced for everyone , have a good week :)

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Michelle - Thank you Ellen. I will keep the shampoo in mind. Denorex is not a strong shampoo but I do hope i... More »

12 Dec 10:59

Julia - The shampoo is called Selsum coat tar and salicitic acid.

12 Dec 18:48

Michelle - Hey Julia. I thought I followed you many years ago already and now I see I haven't. lol. We have ... More »

13 Dec 05:03

...feeling alone Good @goodman

02 Dec 10:14

Hi, first time doing anything like this. Been a sufferer all my life, at my wits end with it☹️

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Dean - It's so good to get positive feed back .And any help between fellow sufferers is really good can'... More »

03 Dec 21:44

john,AQUA MAN - Fantastic,I love your positive attitude Dean, that does help for sure Thank you :)

03 Dec 21:48

Michelle - Well Dean, since I've joined Flaym my P has improved. It's good to share and to care about each o... More »

04 Dec 05:31

...feeling happy john,AQUA MAN @chewbacca

01 Dec 10:28

Just interesting how we are all different with psoriasis,How some peoples immune is better or worse than others,Winter is my enemy,IF I WON LOTTO,i wouldnt stay in uk and i know my skin would be great all year round, would it be the same for you? :)

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john,AQUA MAN - Its no matter what i do Michelle, winter comes and here it comes,I have reduction in flakes yes a... More »

03 Dec 07:05

deborah - I'm a bit better in the winter months. Summer is my P enemy. Problem is, I don't like winter any ... More »

03 Dec 10:41

Julie - Weather certainly makes a difference. Stress also doesn’t help.

04 Dec 00:06

...feeling happy Manisha @manisha

01 Dec 07:05

I want to know that which vegetables and other food is good in psorasis

Millionways - Hi Manisha, for me porkmeat is bad. I also take of seeds and skin from tomato. No alcohol. Green ... More »

01 Dec 12:18

john,AQUA MAN - Basically it what Millionways is saying,I have psoriatic arthritis also, my joints are great if i... More »

02 Dec 13:06

...feeling hopeful psomom @psomom

30 Nov 01:14

Starting the boy on a bio in 2 weeks. P is raging, spreading and taking its toll emotionally. It’s worth the risk.

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Dakeyras - You know what lass...your call and you are doing the best for your son. My sincere best wishe... More »

30 Nov 20:56

psomom - Thanks all. He starts in 10 days. I’ll keep you posted with results!

02 Dec 21:18

Clint - Best wishes for him

03 Dec 01:55

...feeling happy john,AQUA MAN @chewbacca

29 Nov 22:20

Back from Lanzagroti :) looking a little cooked,been naughty ,eaten crap and drunk like a fish,started feeling joint ache but its okay, hmmm, those rum and cokes are bad :), put a bit of weight on too,time to get back on healthy eating,all good :)

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Bev - My hubby has been putting it on his tongue and his joints are feeling much better

06 Dec 01:43

Michelle - Wonderful Bev. I've read that its best to do it that way as your tongue is the most dirtiest thin... More »

06 Dec 15:12

Rosey - Well been putting it all over but not yet had a,swig as it's pure oil,so but hard to get my head ... More »

06 Dec 10:16

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

29 Nov 05:34

what complications did you get with the treating of your Psoriasis?

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Millionways - I got hair growth 😱 on the spots that I treated. I also was not feeling well. Dizziness. The doct... More »

30 Nov 18:24

cezar - IN January 2019 I will make a real experiment in my country with natural products already tested ... More »

02 Dec 17:06

Michelle - Hi Ellen. I'm very well thank you and I hope you are too? I try to come on here as often as I can... More »

03 Dec 05:10

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

29 Nov 05:30

What is your treatment plan for psoriasis?

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darren - Going gym and taking vitamin d and a tablet called liveral daily which means I am now clear

03 Dec 23:01

john,AQUA MAN - wwoooo hoooooo,hip hip hooooray, thats great , thanks for sharing Darren, great news indeed, nic... More »

03 Dec 23:51

Lynn - What are liveral tablets Darren?

08 Dec 18:06

...feeling relieved Patricia @pasttyann

29 Nov 04:10

Hi feeling better w my new treatment plan 3 Injections in my open lesion ugh it burned and stung help inflammation and itch i did get 50mg hydroxyzine

Michelle - Hi Patricia, I'm glad to hear that the treatment is going well. Hang in there girl and be patient... More »

29 Nov 04:59

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

27 Nov 05:18

Good morning my Lovely Flaymers. Hope you are all well? Sorry for not being on Flaym much but...BUT...I have started working and I have to say, I'm blessed as it is such a wonderful company to work for. Yay! I wish you all well! xxx

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Michelle - You are all so wonderful. Thank you so much. I'm blessed to be part of this Flayming family. Been... More »

03 Dec 05:44

john,AQUA MAN - Michelle, :) I am very pleased for you :) :)Yes, i have this lady in my life ,just need to be to... More »

03 Dec 07:13

Michelle - Wishes do come true John. I prefer to work over Christmas as well. Less stress and you get more... More »

03 Dec 10:49

Treatment

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

...feeling relieved nikdm @nikdm

...feeling alone julie @tisme

...feeling sad Marlene @lawmomof3

...feeling frustrated nikdm @nikdm

...feeling happy john,AQUA MAN @chewbacca

...feeling sad Cass @cass1811

...feeling hopeful Madmum007 @madmum007

...feeling okay Rosey @sue2023

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

...feeling excited john,AQUA MAN @chewbacca

...feeling alone Good @goodman

...feeling happy john,AQUA MAN @chewbacca

...feeling happy Manisha @manisha

...feeling hopeful psomom @psomom

...feeling happy john,AQUA MAN @chewbacca

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

...feeling relieved Patricia @pasttyann

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

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...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

...feeling relieved nikdm @nikdm

...feeling alone julie @tisme

...feeling sad Marlene @lawmomof3

...feeling frustrated nikdm @nikdm

...feeling happy john,AQUA MAN @chewbacca

...feeling sad Cass @cass1811

...feeling hopeful Madmum007 @madmum007

...feeling okay Rosey @sue2023

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

...feeling excited john,AQUA MAN @chewbacca

...feeling alone Good @goodman

...feeling happy john,AQUA MAN @chewbacca

...feeling happy Manisha @manisha

...feeling hopeful psomom @psomom

...feeling happy john,AQUA MAN @chewbacca

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

...feeling relieved Patricia @pasttyann

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