Only 3 years to go! (My Experience of Psoriasis)

Member Name: stickywicket

Product:	My Experience of Psoriasis
Date:	02/04/01 (565 review reads)
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Advantages: Absolutely None!

Disadvantages: The fact it exists

They say your body changes every 7 years, I don't know who says that but if its true then I've only three years to go with this irritating skin disorder!

Whilst pregnant with my second child, and potty training my then 2 and a half year old I noticed a small patch on my elbow had become rough and dry, as it got more itchy I visited the Doctors, a wart he said and tried to freeze it off, no joy. It got as large as a 50p coin, then an identical patch appeared on the other elbow. Eventually the Doc recognised it as psoriasis, and then began the trials of various creams and applications. (I've heard that the patches usually appear virtually symmetrically on the body, seems to be that way in my case)

A search on the internet brought thousands of miracle claiming cures, and a Usenet group populated by hundreds of sufferers, some of which are covered in this skin condition. Some claimed rigourous diets including wheat free, citrus free, alcohol free, many different combinations. Stress is also identified and looking back to 4 years ago, I guess my stress levels were touching the ceiling, finacially, domestically and emotionally. I suffer only mildly from this condition, just knees and elbows, but enough to stop me swimmimg without being self concious)

Many miracle cures are to be found online, from rubbibg banana peel on your skin to colonic irrigation ( there's only so far I could go!!)

Some information suggests that psoriasis is an auto immune disease, similar to diabetes, which is hereditary. It seems to me the pharmaceutical companies would lose a fortune if they were to find a cure for this. A strong statement I know, but think about it...

Anyway after much investigation and numerous creams including Exorex - didn't work, Psorigon(which cleared it bit was taken off the market due to high level of steroids I believe ) and Dovonex - which made it worse, I decided on the following course of supplements afte
r an interesting chat to a lady in Holland And Barratts

Evening Primrose Oil
EPA Fish Oil Concentrate
Vitamin B12
Folic Acid
Beta Carotene
St. Johns Wort
Zinc

All taken daily. Slowly but surely it's clearing. Should I miss a day - I know about it, it itches like mad.

I know that what works for one may not work for someone else in this situation, I just hope it helps a fellow sufferer.

Should anyone require my exact dosages mail me.

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