Psoriasis
Questions + Answers
Why aren't the biologics working for me?
Why aren't the biologics working for me?
Hi everyone,
I have had psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis since I was a teen. I have been on so many meds..none last long. They seem to work and then my body attacks them so they are unable to work.
Enbrel- didn't do much
Humira- worked like a charm totally clear for almost a year. Then I had a reaction my whole body turned red and swelled up it took the doctors months to clear that mess up
Remicade- is made from rat pee...not a joke...it made my arms and legs feel like… read more
Thank you for the suggestion. I will see about giving it a try.
Facet Hypertrophy in Lower Back
Facet Hypertrophy in Lower Back
I was diagnosed with facet hypertrophy in my lower back via xray. Do any of you have this? How have you treated it?
Has anyone tried any natural way to control your psoriasis?
Has anyone tried any natural way to control your psoriasis?
I use a homemade coconut oil sugar scrub. It helps to exfoliate and moisturize the skin. If I'm able to soak the skin beforehand in the bath or in the… read more
Does anyone have sarcoidosis as well as psoriasis?
Does anyone have sarcoidosis as well as psoriasis?
I have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I was just diagnosed with pulmonary sarcoidosis.
I am new to the Mypsoriasisteam.com. I have Chroans disease, when I first was diagnosed Chroans was not heard of. I get Infusions every 8 weeks. I have… read more
I recently started having pain near patch on hand. I am on a steroid creme alternating with calcipotriene. Is the pain to be expected?
Might I have accidentally realized a possible cause and treatment for tinitus + need for reading glasses ? Both of many yrs are gone today.
Might I have accidentally realized a possible cause and treatment for tinitus + need for reading glasses ? Both of many yrs are gone today.
POSSIBLE AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MINE RE CAUSES AND POSSIBLE FIXES FOR TINITUS AND NEEDING READING GLASSESS !! ...
I debated with myself many hrs whether to share this info, but it's significant and may help other people, researchers, scientists, etc... for many hrs I have not needed my reading glasses for the 1280x1024 res pc monitor... I usually need them for many yrs now...… read more
Interesting stuff. I get the tinitus occasionally... I think it's very much vascular (high blood flow or inflammation around the veins causing turbulent… read more
Is it common to have hypothyroidism for someone with psoriatic arthritis?
Is it common to have hypothyroidism for someone with psoriatic arthritis?
I have both. I have both for as long as I can remember. I know I am not the only one.
Psoriasis Meds & One Kidney
Psoriasis Meds & One Kidney
Hi There!
I am currently on my 6/7th month of extract laser therapy. It's been helping but I have a really stubborn inverse psoriasis. I was wondering if there are any medications that are safe if you only have one kidney. My dermatologist is really leery to put me on anything but going to the derm twice a week for laser therapy is taking a lot of time from work and life and results are okay - but sllllowwwww.
Any recommendations or anyone else had this problem?
Sulfasalazine
Sulfasalazine
My gastroenterologist put me on 2 Sulfasalazine tablets 500 mg each. 4 times a day for ulcerative colitis. I still have diarrhea. Could it be harming my liver and kidneys?
I personally had stomach issues on sulfasalazine and had to go off it. Not sure if it impacts the organs.
Will my hair grow back?? If so, with what??
Will my hair grow back?? If so, with what??
Can someone tell me how can my hair grow back?? If it does?? My psoriais is usually on my forehead, on my sides and ears. It's annoying when it start to itch and bleed. I'm trying a lot of things to at least stop the hair of falling off but I still not working.
