My Journey to halt/end my psoriasis

[Sheila]

Sadly...the bike I wanted to buy has a weight limit of 275. I am 293.

Auch, that is either having a wait until you have reached this limit or aiming at a more solid bike.

A more solid bike in this market is about 850 more

[Caroline]

Sadly...the bike I wanted to buy has a weight limit of 275. I am 293.

Auch, that is either having a wait until you have reached this limit or aiming at a more solid bike.

A more solid bike in this market is about 850 more

Then it sounds much cheaper to reduce your weight.. and you are certainly and constantly going the right way.

[Sheila]

Well, I got my booster. Life is so good as I am watching my arms reduce so much in inflammation! I am soooo glad to have gotten the chance to take Skyrizi! I am NOT suffering any of the side effects that the AbbVie nurse said I would probably get, so I am super thrilled! The scaling on my body is almost at zero. There is still significant redness, but the scaling is gonerz! Don't get me wrong, because there are areas where there is NO redness OR scaling, like my knees, my lower legs, my back, shoulders and my private parts. My front torso, arms, a little on the front top part of my legs, face and head. Having said that, they have decreased significantly!

Finally, my dream is coming true in dramatic fashion. Skyrizi is giving me freedom from my psoriasis. Itching is almost non existent now. No piles of dead skin left behind where ever I sit. No constant vacuuming or cleaning. I am living a truly wonderful moment in my life because of my relief from psoriasis and my new found happiness with my transition.

I mean, as I read back from a year ago, the feelings about psoriasis and my life were dismal at best, and tortured at worst. What a difference a year can make in your life! It's a year I am so glad I was around to experience, especially since I reflect upon the 4 failed suicide attempts in my life. So thankful God didn't call me home. He had a plan for me and this is just the start to a new beginning!

[Caroline]

That is really good news Sheila.

Great that the Skyrizi is doing well and that you are way more comfortable.

I doubt that God was involved but hey, it doesn’t matter if anyway….

[Sheila]

That is really good news Sheila.

Great that the Skyrizi is doing well and that you are way more comfortable.

I doubt that God was involved  but hey, it doesn’t matter if anyway…. 

In spite of who I am, I am a woman of faith. Many who are rainbow warriors (LGBTQ2S+) , are not of the faith. Many have issues with what the Bible says about people like me, so choose not to worship. I do. I have always had faith in Him, now more than ever. 
I KNOW you didn't mean anything bad by the way....

I even had a gay male friend of mine mention that he knows nobody who is trans or gay that follows the faith. I was his first. I surprised him. He also commented that he doesn't know anyone who is trans that talks sports they way I can. LOL I was a real surprise to him. 

Anyways, I am here and I am in love with my new start on life. I am truly blessed that you all have accepted me as I am and encouraged me through so many changes in my life. Each and every one of you here will always hold a place in my heart. Thank you, Caroline and thank you all! Ya'll are freakin awesome!!!

[Forest Walker]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful happiness with us, Sheila.     May these good days continue into months and years and onto a long and healthy and happy life.

[Sheila]

So, some good things happening. My psoriasis is going down even more. It's been 9 days since my last shot of skyrizi and I am excited. Itchiness is way down. Scaling is way down. The bumps are gonerz. What more could a girl ask for? I love it! Excited about it. Annnd....for the first time in like forever, I can bend over, with no effort, and not only touch the ground, I can touch the ground with my first knuckles on my fingers.

[Raxyl]

That's fantastic news Shelia, long may it continue

[Caroline]

Great that it works so good for you!
Can imagine how that feels after such a long time with heavy psoriasis.

[jiml]

Great to hear the psoriasis is well under control with the help of skyrizi, it's always good to hear of a success
I hope it keeps working long term for you letting you get on with life without the constant flaking and discomfort