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Tue-25-03-2014, 21:11 PM
Hi everyone,
It's one of those times when psoriasis is totally dominating my thoughts all the time. It is worse than it has ever been and I am getting to the point where I can't go swimming because I get stared at and don't even want to wear t-shirts. And the itching!! It is driving me crazy.
It is all over my back and my backside is covered and it itches a lot. It is gradually covering my arms and legs too. (And scalp)
Regarding lifestyle, I am about to start a new job which I am finding quite stressful. In the weeks leading up to my start date, I can feel myself getting more and more stressed. My work hours are 5am-1pm so tiredness is an issue too, perhaps, with P.
I have tried lots and lots of different creams etc in the past and my GP says she will send me to a dermatologist to look at the possibility of using a UV light treatment for it. Does this work?
I'm using dovobet at the moment but it isn't doing any good... Maybe my body has become immune to it?
I have read about using coconut oil.. Does this work? Do you ingest and put it on your skin?
I have also read about banana skins? Anyone tried these?
In terms of lowering stress, I am planning to do yoga when I start my new job and maybe have a massage more often (all costs money though).
Diet-wise, I'm seeing all sorts of recommendations online.. It is so hard to know what to do!
I know this is a really long post but it's one of those moments when P is just dominating my thoughts and I wondered if anyone has any suggestions?
It's one of those times when psoriasis is totally dominating my thoughts all the time. It is worse than it has ever been and I am getting to the point where I can't go swimming because I get stared at and don't even want to wear t-shirts. And the itching!! It is driving me crazy.
It is all over my back and my backside is covered and it itches a lot. It is gradually covering my arms and legs too. (And scalp)
Regarding lifestyle, I am about to start a new job which I am finding quite stressful. In the weeks leading up to my start date, I can feel myself getting more and more stressed. My work hours are 5am-1pm so tiredness is an issue too, perhaps, with P.
I have tried lots and lots of different creams etc in the past and my GP says she will send me to a dermatologist to look at the possibility of using a UV light treatment for it. Does this work?
I'm using dovobet at the moment but it isn't doing any good... Maybe my body has become immune to it?
I have read about using coconut oil.. Does this work? Do you ingest and put it on your skin?
I have also read about banana skins? Anyone tried these?
In terms of lowering stress, I am planning to do yoga when I start my new job and maybe have a massage more often (all costs money though).
Diet-wise, I'm seeing all sorts of recommendations online.. It is so hard to know what to do!
I know this is a really long post but it's one of those moments when P is just dominating my thoughts and I wondered if anyone has any suggestions?