Psoriosis

[southy]

Does anyone suffer with psoriosis along with their copd? I'm having a really bad flare up wich is effecting my breathing. So annoying, I would cry but that effects my breathing too!

[pergola]

Southy, Really sorry to hear about your psoriasis. I had it for years and know what a nuisance it is with all the creams and stuff that needs to be applied on a regular basis. It wasn't the worst psoriasis I have seen but enough for folk to comment on. I had PUVA treatment ++ and a trip to the Dead Sea. That was a waste of money for me.

I am a bronchiectasis person. I have taken numerous antibiotics for infectons and other problems.

They say that tensions cause flareups. It is an opinion only applied to ME but I feel the antibiotics I have taken over the years, or the infections themselves can cause psoriasis. This is a personal opinion which might not apply to yourself.

One magic day, I noticed the patches were fading. I couldn't believe that this condition was disappearing. I still have it on my scalp.

All the best from Pergola XXX

[southy in reply to pergola]

Thanks x thank god yours has gone x

[Hidden]

I sufferd it but when i started taking vitamin D its subsided.

If in uk dark nights lack of sun might be factor .. If cant take vitamin D sould get a SAD light or bulb for in ya house.

Is all complex business as if taking steriods ... Steriods make skin thin and sun damges skin easy SO prob better of with supliment or food stuffs high in vit D

[sassy59]

Hi southy, sorry to hear of your problems with psoriosis as that is not nice at all. Pete has lichen simplex eczema which was thought to be psoriosis at one point and it has never gone away. Creams, lotions, potions, whatever, he still has it. The one cream he could have used would have a detremental effect on other drugs he takes so on it all goes.

My mum used to have psoriosis on her scalp and swore by Coal Tar treatment. Not sure if it worked. I hope you can find something that will work well for you.

Happy new year. xxxx

[Hidden]

Hi Southy, I've suffered with psoriasis since birth which makes sense since I have alpha 1 which is genetic from birth, I've used every cream, puva light therapy, natural sun but I still have it and seems I always will, so now I just live with it, moisturise when it's really dry, cover up bits I don't want seen and sod the rest. I've just accepted its part of me along with my other illnesses. That doesn't mean u have to its just the way I deal with it. Xx Sonia xx

[southy in reply to Hidden]

It's just the itching I have with it it's driving me bonkers! X

[Hidden in reply to southy]

It is a problem the itching, wear loose clothing, try not to get to hot, if I have to go out as soon as I'm in I put on my loose cotton pjs, be careful what soap and soap powders u use, I'm ok with dove and Persil, but it's an individual thing. There is always new medication coming through I just don't bother anymore. Hope u get some relief xx Sonia xx