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chiron
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November 19
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chiron joined the GERD & Heartburn support group 10:05am
GERD for 15 years. just stopped taking prilosec and trying herbal and supplements. prilosec wasnt working…
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Close Psoriasis
Affected Areas: Psoriasis of the Skini'm in my 50's, psoriasis started at age 19
Treatments
- Betamethasone (Topical) Working / Worked
- iver use for years has caused skin thinning, and the stuff does not seem to work anymore anyway
- Coal Tar Working / Worked
- works great for scalp
- Enbrel Working / Worked
- have not tried yet, but my dr. wants me to start this as soon as my insurance approves
- Massage Somewhat Helpful
- helpful for emotional and physical reasons, but does not affect plaques one way or the other
- Methotrexate Working / Worked
- worked but aggravates GERD-have used steadily since 1996 but recently am having a severe flare due to not taking methotrex for a few weeks
- Phototherapy Working / Worked
- used to work--premature skin aging now and very dry skin, deep itching, hyperpigmentation were the side efffects. too time consuming
Close Shingles
i was diagnosed with shingles on june 4, the rash came on June 3. new blisters are still appearing. How long until new ones stop? what can i safely put on it to alleviate the burning and itching. is there a danger of secondary infection? mine is on the L 1 dermatome, which goes into the groin area. it is very difficult to keep that area dry, especially in hot weather. i already have figured out the best thing is not to wear pants, so obviously when i am home i do not. help!
Treatments
- Zovirax Too Soon to Tell
- taking it 5X a day but so far no let up in symptoms
Open Self-Injury
i am a skin picker. i have been doing it since i was a child. i consider this a form of self injury. i have many visible scars all over my body. it is very difficult in hot weather when i usually wear long sleeves to cover up. but if i go sleeveless, people stare. i have had times when i stopped picking, off and on. i view skin picking as an addiction, and i use a 12 step program, Obsessive Skin Pickers Anonymous, for support.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Considering
- Rubber Bands Working / Worked
- Squeezing Ice Considering
- Talking Working / Worked
Open GERD & Heartburn
GERD for 15 years. just stopped taking prilosec and trying herbal and supplements. prilosec wasnt working very well anyway.
Treatments
- Antacids Working / Worked
- worked at first but not now
- Dietary Modification Working / Worked
- coffee and chocolate make it worse
- Prilosec Working / Worked
- worked at first but now now
- Raising Bed Position Working / Worked
- i wouldnt be able to sleep otherwise. but using pillows is causing lower back and neck problems. i can't afford a hospital type bed.
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