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Offline -amanda-

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Treatment??
« on: May 03, 2004, 11:52:45 AM »
Hi guys. Well i've just been reading the message board because like most people, i don't feel alone with this.

I was sort of seeing this lad for 6 months and he never knew about my P because it's in places easy to hide, like spots on my back, my scalp and my elbow (i put that down to dry skin) I was at a place in the relationship where i felt ready to tell im about it but it just so turns out the night before the 'big talk' he decides he 'wants to be friends'.
A normal teenage problem i guess (being dumped) but when it's out of the blue like that, it doesn't do much for my confidence.
Now i'm feeling really low. The guy i thought was 'different to all the rest' turns out to be a git! So disappointed and the stress isn't helping the P.
I just feel like i want to gain confidence, which will come with me clearing the P and go out clubbin up town where we always go, holding my head up high and having a great night to show him i dont need him, but at the moment, i don't feel good.
I always go through phases of "i really want to clear it" but after going to the specialist (whatever they're called) i didn't feel too great. They advised to stay of sunbeds and thought all the 'ray treatment' that i'd heard about, wasn't a good idea for me because i'm not covered.
What's happening with upcoming treatments? What's the injections about? Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

Sorry to babble on, i just feel at rock bottom!  :( :-[
« Last Edit: May 03, 2004, 11:53:41 AM by -amanda- »

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Re: Treatment??
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2004, 11:57:46 AM »
Hi Amanda - I can't answer your question about sunbeds but I know other people here use them so someone's bound to come back to u about that.

Sorry you've been dumped - we've all been in that position!

This is a great forum - when I joined not so long ago my confidence was at an all time low because my P is the worst it has ever been in my life but thanks to everyone here my self esteem has had a huge boost!  I'm sure it'll be the same for u as everyone is so friendly  here.

Offline Mrs_Sheepz

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« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2004, 04:18:20 PM »
Hi amanda,

welcome to the forum,

sorry about being dumpd, that alway sucks :P
BUt when it comes to confidence building ...we don't do miracles, but being able to talk with so many p sufferers in one place usually helps at least a bit ;)

glad you found us,

sheepz 8)

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« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2004, 07:14:18 PM »
Hi amanda, P is a horrible thing that really knocks your confidence!
it's that guy's loss and anothers gain!

with the treatment of your P i would suggest getting some cream, dovonex or dovobet this will help to flattern P and clear it!
the scalp is a bit trickier to treat maybe use coconut oil to remove scale build up!
I would suggest staying clear of UVB, PUVA and sunbeds if the creams will do the trick!
UVB and PUVA are both restricted to how much we can in our life time, the more time you can save the better for if P gets worse!

I hope you find all the info you need.
love to hear from ya soon
Hanna xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2004, 09:38:50 PM »
 ((:y Hi-amanda and welcome ,there is a thread on Dating with p,and as pags pointed out in her post,you will notice that some words highlight in red ,just click on the words and they will take you straight to the treatments............. ((:c
« Last Edit: May 03, 2004, 09:42:52 PM by jjoblogs1 »
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« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2004, 11:32:38 PM »
Hey Amanda
Welcome, I'm sure you will find loads of support on here.
I think we have all had days where the P really gets us down, this site will really help, everyone on here knows what its like to have P.  
AS jjobloggs said there was a thread on here about dating with P...have alook at it and you will see your not alone.

Take Care

Nikki   ;D

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« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2004, 08:14:57 AM »
Hi Hun... Hope you do find somthing that helps you, I used sunbeds a lot to control my P and find it really helps me when nothing else works, but like Hanna said I would probably see if anything else works first before trying!
Lorraine xx

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« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2004, 01:26:51 PM »
Hi Amanda

Welcome to the site.

Sorry to hear that you're feeling low...I hope the posts you read on the this forum help a little ...we have some great people here who understand exactly what you're going through.

As far as the new treatments are concerned they are still a little way off for the UK but they are on the way...Raptiva, Amevive etc...  The group term for them is "Biologic" treatments and they do seem to have pretty good results. Have a read of some of the threads on the Lab Board to get some more info

Guy  ((:y
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Offline Nicky

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« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2004, 06:33:24 PM »
Hi Amanda and welcome

It's really good to hear from you and I hope you find some support and tips here

d'you know, it looks like it's a whole year tomorrow since you registered here, so it's about time we heard a bit more from you!!

All the best

Nicky
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« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2004, 09:46:55 PM »
Hi and welcome  :)

I am sure you'll get lots of advice and info from the boards and, above all, gain in confidence.

SJ
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