How long have you had pso?

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Posted Fri 26 Apr 2013 11.35 by Trudge
Three years.

I have had psoriasis for three years now, since my final year of school and i'm now in my final year of University. Over time it has gotten better, and much more manageable when I stopped using treatment medication, creams and moisturisers. When it gets itchy or flaky, I apply a small amount of Body Shop Hemp Hand Cream and let that soak. I only ever use this when I deem it 100% neccessary, otherwise I don't use anything else on my skin - ever!

Posted Sat 11 May 2013 18.57 by simkn1960
Only ever seem to have major flares and the last one ended with 6 wks hospital admission.

have only ever had 3 flares, the first after I lost my dad, the second due to stress at work and joy of joy right now! My last flare ended with a 6 week hospital admission for dithro treatment. The relief that something was getting done was a wonderful feeling and to be with others living with pso was very positive. I am seeing a Dermy Cons on tuesday to plan my treatment for this flare, fingers crossed we can get it sorted without an in patient stay! To anyone new to pso or who are having a flare remeber to keep positive, dont let it beat you and always have a really good hoover to hand!! Flaring and laughing in its plaquing face lol!

Posted Wed 15 May 2013 20.34 by Annie_kelvyn
I have had psoriasis since I was 11 years old, it has affected me badly while at school and till this date I'm now 28 and have it badly on m

I have had pso since I was 11 years old and have use soooo many creams and steroids at the moment I'm using devobet and dovonex which are working so far, I have read up its to do with your diet I was wanting to find out if its true as I want to try out if cutting out certain foods will help, I'm now 28 and just want to feel more confident going out with out covering up,

Posted Wed 29 May 2013 15.59 by katey34
i have had psorasis for 16 years now and right now i am covered in it. it is really getting me down and its got to the point where i dont wa

ive has psorasis for 16 years now and although ive had loads of different treatments it never seems to clear up

Posted Sun 23 Jun 2013 20.48 by madworld
It has prevented me from taking part in activities that involve showing skin. Also it has affected my confidence and lead to feelings of wit

22 years for me, give or take. I was quite a sensitive caring young man but quickly realised that the only way to hide was to create a wall I could pull up at will. Its like me lite I'm still me but the me who is prepared to cynically self deprecate myself in an effort to avoid social disapproval.

Posted Fri 28 Jun 2013 10.07 by Annette
psoriatic arthritis

i have been diagnosed about 2 years, i was told it was my weight and if i was to loose i would not longer be in pain!( i do realise extra weight does not help) after a visit to see the Nurse Practitioner i was sent to see a consultant and here i am now, but finding this site today has already answered a lot of questions .

Posted Wed 17 Jul 2013 22.24 by BIGJOE
I HAVE HAD PSORIASIS FOR 32 YEARS,CANT WEAR T-SHIRTS OR SHORTS,IT S ALSO IN MY EARS. IT DRIVES ME MAD A LOT,MY DEPRESSION IS BAD AND IT JUST

HI I HAVE HAD MINE FOR 32 YEARS,GOT IT TWO WEEKS BEFORE I GOT MARRIED, WENT TO DOCS AND HE TOLD ME WHAT I HAD THEN SAID IT MIGHT BE SAYING SOME-ING TO ME ABOUT GETTING MARRIED.

Posted Mon 22 Jul 2013 10.33 by ELangford
Mild psoriasis from birth, escalated in 20s, tho helped by keeping skin cool and wearing cotton vests. Diagnosed with Psa in 2012

Now 47 but had it as long as I can remember on scalp. About 12 years ago it flared up on my torso and elbows, occasionally on legs and arms. Last year I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis in both ankles, knees, wrists and one elbow, though have had minor symptoms for two years before then. Extreme tiredness and stiffness in the morning were the most disturbing. It's good to know what it is. I mananged to reduce skin effects down by avoiding the skin getting too hot and noticed when on steriods for Arthritis my skin became soft again. I'm still working through treatment for PA - especially as I moved house and changed county, GP and consultants. It takes 3-4 months for some of the tablets to take effect but grateful to be referred relatively quickly. Elaine

Posted Wed 4 Sep 2013 09.40 by Hardyboater

Ive had p for 25+ years. Just about every where poss. I find it very dificult living with it :) also been suffering from depression.

Posted Sat 7 Sep 2013 13.23 by danakieran1989
i have psoriasis in my hair, down my finger and toe nails, on my face and coming down my torso

i developed psoriasis at 16. it started in my hair... now it is down my finger/toe nails, on my face and starting on my torso... i have had lots of people telling me not to scratch it and to be gentle when washing my hair but i think that is stupid... i personally think that scratching and using my nails when washing my hair has done me much more good... i have tried not to do this and i have found that it doesn't help me at all

Posted Fri 13 Sep 2013 21.03 by AQ
Suffer from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

28 years, but it's usually just anything up to 20 smallish patches on my body. My head is quite bad tho - and I've recently been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.

Posted Wed 2 Oct 2013 22.57 by simmons86
I have eruptive xanthomas. Not psoriasis but still same stigma and hiding with clothes.

I have replied to this thread and will probably get yelled at or run off for it. My problem is not psoriasis, but rather eruptive xanthomas. Had them for about 2 years. Can't find any support groups or info about treating them from the outside. Doctor just wants to shove statins down my throat, that don't work, and make me feel miserable. I know about hiding under clothes, using any kind of wash or soap that never works I am tired and they hurt all the time. Anyone on here know of any support groups, because I cant find them. I feel all alone.

Posted Thu 3 Oct 2013 17.15 by Sue
I have had psoriasis on my feet since I was 26yrs old..in the last 18 months I now have it on my leg, palm of my hands, my ear and my scalp.

I've had psoriasis on my feet for 30 years..and in the last 18 months I have it in my ear, my scalp, one of my legs and on the palms of my hands ...

Posted Wed 16 Oct 2013 13.19 by sarah
my 15 year old daughter suffers with scalp and ear psoriasis, and gets worst with stress and people treating her like shes dieased

Our daughter is 15 and was diagnosed about 2 years ago, when kept misdiagnosing her with nits, and referred her to hospital to find she had psoriasis, she finds it hard as has scalp psoriasis and kids at her school treat her like shes dieased as is pretty bad at times and behind her ear/and inside and get infections all the time. now has no confidence in herself glad she will be able to read these and no shes not on her own

Posted Sat 16 Nov 2013 17.54 by mandy919
I was arrested in April of this year and I started noticing red spots all over my body. I was incarcerated for about 3 months before anyone

I was arrested in April of this year and I started noticing red spots all over my body. I was incarcerated for about 3 months before anyone at the jail could tell me what it was. While ii was locked up I got questioned daily about the spots. It was very embarrassing. Since I've been home i still have the same spots all over and ive pretty much turned into a hermit. I hate when people ask me what's wrong with me and act like I'm contagious.

Posted Tue 19 Nov 2013 14.28 by Ashby-Ally
Have had psoriasis for 53 years. It flares up in or after times of stress. Lesions bad in scalp, backs of legs and elbows. For no apparent r

I'e had mine for 53 years. It began when I was 5 years old with the arrival of a sibling. Vanished overnight when I was 8. Returned when we moved house when I was 11 and it's been with me ever since. My youngest sister also suffers from it, but hers responds to very different treatments. I'm the 'coal tar baby', she's the 'steroid girl'. Mine is better in the sun, hers is worse. We've learnt not to expect miracles, to be open minded re treatment, and get on with life as it is.

Posted Sun 24 Nov 2013 18.53 by sally_shaw
i have had psoriasis for 5 years now, it started as small red spots on my legs and a few on my arms and body, for this I used dovobet ointme

I have had it for 5 years now, got it when I was 23. started as small red spots on my legs and spread from there, now its red spots and blotches about an inch round, I also developed it on my scalp which started when I was 27 (about a year ago), I am a 28 year old female so having red blotches all over my legs is a nightmare, also the scalp psoriasis is a problem too as I have alapeisha last year where I lost a patch of my hair, noew I can feel my hair is thinning again and worry that its coming back, I have psoriasis on my scalp and went to see my GP ..... he says the scalp psoriasis may cause me to lose my hair through my alapeisha. i hate it!

Posted Mon 16 Dec 2013 19.36 by s33girl
I have it covering my scalp, eyes, ears, belly button, knees, feet, pubic region also on my bum which destroys my confidance and makes me a

I have had it since i was born (I'm now nearly 22) it started out as just on my scalp but as i got older it has spread with small patches over my body it mainly cover my scalp, ears, eyes, belly button, the top of my feet and also on my backside which is very uncomfortable. I do often get flares up in my pubic region, elbows and knees which does effect my relationship most of the time due to how painful it does get. I didnt go to uni as i was afraid of my psoriasis getting worse as it was starting to get out of control while i was studing in school.

Posted Tue 14 Jan 2014 18.50 by vstable
I have severe psoriasis on my feet and hands, plus patches on calves and elbows.... it is painful all the time.

Chinese Herbs?? I have just started a course of the revolting brew, for the second time in 20 years.... I don't remember them working very well first time around, but I was pretty desperate and having some acupuncture for a painful arm, and the Chinese doctor talked me into the first months worth - maybe they're different this time! Anyway, I am wondering what other people's experience of taking them are? I have done three days, and the itching on my feet and hands is calming down, so that is something.... I will report back.

Posted Fri 31 Jan 2014 11.48 by trev
ive been affected with psoriasis for over 30 years and soratic arthuritus for about 20 years had toe amputated bone taken out of thumb

hi there ive had psoriasis for iver 30 years with all treatment out there and operations for psoratic arthritis and still haveing so much treatment
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