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« on: May 19, 2009, 11:22:17 AM »
Hi, I do not know if I am posting in the correct place , however I thought I would introduce myself
I am 33 year old female, 4 children, menopausal, a degree student and very stressed out! :)
I started around 18 months ago with P, initially jusy a small patch. However during the last few months(family trauma) I am now covered on every part of my body,head, etc in places. The only free place is my face. I am finding it hard to live with ...the itching alone is driving me crazy and all of my clothes are runied from the creams, it often hurts, and ever day there is more and more developing. I have an appointment at the end of the month to see a specialist.
I know that this condition will never go, as my sister also has it cronically, I just am finding my image in the mirror hard to reconcile with the person I once was. My sister reassures me that I will get my head around this within time. Do you all feel the same?
Can I do anything to help myself?
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Re: Newbi
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2009, 11:25:35 AM »
Hiya and welcome to PHO. Read and post on here, there is a lot of valuable advice and information on these boards and there will always be someone to listen and it really does help :-*
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« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2009, 11:27:15 AM »
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Hiya and welcome to PHO. Read and post on here, there is a lot of valuable advice and information on these boards and there will always be someone to listen and it really does help :-*

Thankyou
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Re: Newbi
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2009, 08:03:48 PM »
Hello +xausted welcome to PHO from me. :)

I think you're doing the right thing seeing a specialist(dermatologist).In the meantime its just a matter of moisturising to keep the itching at bay.Hopefully a consultation with a derm will put you on the right path to remission.In the meantime just read through the boards, if your fed up with creams try the alternative board and see if anything takes your fancy that you might give a go.Good luck Mel. :)
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Re: Newbi
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2009, 12:00:17 AM »
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Hello +xausted welcome to PHO from me. :)

I think you're doing the right thing seeing a specialist(dermatologist).In the meantime its just a matter of moisturising to keep the itching at bay.Hopefully a consultation with a derm will put you on the right path to remission.In the meantime just read through the boards, if your fed up with creams try the alternative board and see if anything takes your fancy that you might give a go.Good luck Mel. :)

I agree and Hello & Welcome.  8)
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Re: Newbi
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2009, 09:47:59 PM »
Hello and welcome along.  First thing is, as you know, you are not alone in this, however you're doing the right thing in seeing a derm as GP's tend to only have limited knowledge of psoriasis.  The derm will assess you and start you on different treatments to see which one works best for you.  As Mel said, keep on slapping on the moisturiser (gently of course!).  In the meantime feel free to browse the various boards here to find all the help and support you need.  Good luck with your derm appointment :)
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Re: Newbi
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2009, 09:39:26 AM »
Hello and welcome from me too  8)

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Re: Newbi
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2009, 01:53:09 PM »
Hello and welcome along to the forum. Coming to terms with having p is hard, and half of the battle. Also, you'll go through times when it's good and others when it's not. You have to try and 'divorce' yourslef from the appearance of your skin. It does not reflect who you are. At least you have your sister to talk about these things with. Hope you find the place useful.

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Re: Newbi
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2009, 07:00:14 PM »
Hi,

I have only joined this site today so am certainly not an expert - I am looking for help myself!

BUT, I wonder if I can help at all - are you still using soap and having showers etc. ?? - This all dries the skin (You may know this already - please forgive me if you do).

I have found a lot of relief from taking 2 baths every day with an emollient (Oilatum) in the bath and NO soaps etc.

VERY boring, I have to admit but, along with all the creams it REALLY does help with the itching !!

Recently I have missed out a few baths (probably as an act of rebellion) and I can really feel the difference.

Maybe this would help you?

GrannyD x
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