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What Advice Would You Give To Someone Recently Diagnosed With Psoriasis Or Psoriatic Arthritis?

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San Francisco, CA
September 28, 2022
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**** Please ask your Doctor about the " Tremfya " injection. When all else fails, this once every eight week injection works from the first injection. My results were and still are amazing. I have been free from the joint pain and the scaling, and embarrassing sight of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for 3 years now. The Doctors and the Tremfya company will work with you to get you a very minimal cost. With my insurance, ( Blue Cross, Blue Shield ), I pay $5.00 every injection. Also, look into " Tacrolimus " ointment, 0.1 %, as this works amazingly well.

God bless

September 29, 2022
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Do your own research on everything. I did the AIP diet to help me eliminate what foods caused flare ups, inflammation and allergic reactions. I also went to Everly well and did an allergy test for over 100 foods. Experimenting with foods & drinks help. I'm not on any meds as I like to heal naturally. I eat plant based which helps me with maintaining my weight and I have found to itch less. I stay away from white sugar, gluten, soy, processed foods, fried foods ( if it's cooked in non plant based oils), nuts, bread, sodas, wine, alcohol and nightshade veggies (they cause inflammation) I use a lot of THC/CBD edibles and ointments. They help with sleep and pain. I'm into essential oils and herbs and teas. The one thing that has saved me from a lot of itching is a product called PSORCLEAR which is zinc, copper and magnesium. You can buy them on their website or on Amazon. They stopped my itching and inflammation in 3 weeks. Been on them for 6 months and it's a game changer!! Blessings to you and your journey don't get discouraged ❤

October 4, 2022
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Don't give in.. stay positive. Change your diet and don't eat dairy, processed foods, junk food, meat. I became a vegan and eat only from the veggie fruit section of the grocery and my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis is in check- with no meds. I am 62. Started taking enbrel, humara, methotrexate- the whole enchilada- until I turned 60. Changed my diet and it all went away.

October 18, 2022
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Try to find something to be thankful for ever single day!

October 27, 2022
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Get treatment QUICKLY!!!!! Otezla along with Enstilar foam worked wonders for mine. Unfortunately the Otezla did not help with the joint pain/arthritis.
I recently began CoSyntex and it seems to be working at least some so far.
Also, keep up the prescriptions - if it says two times per day, make sure you do it two times per day.
Lastly, being in the sun and salt water works wonders as well. Just don’t overheat - the sun rays help, but heat makes it worse. Find the balance.

September 28, 2022

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