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Open Psoriasis
Affected Areas: Psoriasis of the Joints

have psoriasis on my elbow and legs. Also have the arthritis that is connected to psoriasis.

Treatments

Betamethasone (Topical) Working / Worked

not great

Coal Tar Working / Worked

not great

Dermarest Working / Worked

doesn't work

Dovonex Working / Worked

minor relief

Elocon Working / Worked

didn't work

Enbrel Working / Worked

allergic to it

Hydrocortisone Working / Worked

helped a little

Methotrexate Working / Worked

doesn't help

Tazorac Working / Worked

helped alittle at first

Humira Working / Worked

did not work

Open Obesity

I have struggled with my weight most of my life. I am about 70 lbs. over my weight watcher goal weight. I have lost and gained so many times I've lost count.

Treatments

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Working / Worked

didn't help

Slim-Fast Working / Worked

enjoy it and it helps to keep me from gaining

Weight Watchers Working / Worked

I lost 65lbs. but gained it back after my father passed away.

Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

I have suffered from IBS since I was 6 years old. Several members in my family have it.

Treatments

Acidophilus Working / Worked

it helps some.

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

Lomotil Working / Worked

have used in past

Miralax Working / Worked

it helped with constipation

Open Hypothyroidism

I was diagnosed with a goiter at 19 and have had low thyroid ever since

Treatments

Synthroid Working / Worked

I have taken it since 1991. It keeps my level normal

Open Chronic Pain

I have chronic pain from arthritis and fibromyalgia.

Treatments

Cymbalta Working / Worked

made me very anxious

Hydrocodone Working / Worked

works but after a few days it increases my depression

Naproxen Working / Worked

doesn't help

Physical Therapy Working / Worked

helped with my neck spasms

TENS Working / Worked

helps at the time, just doesn't last

Open Accidents

I fell to the ground in April I did not try to break my fall for whatever reason. I fell on my face and broke my orbital bone ,knocked myself unconscious and bruised my entire right side of my face. I was in the trauma unit for 7 days and I have had 2 surgeries. It has been 5 weeks and I still have blurred, double vision and pain.

Open Carcinoid Syndrome

My brother had Carcinoid tumors that were inoperable. I worry about genetics

Open Anxiety

I have several anxiety disorders and have had them for as long as I can remember.

Treatments

Breathing Exercises Working / Worked

helps some

Luvox Working / Worked

made me more anxious

Paxil Working / Worked

made me more anxious

Trazodone Working / Worked

could not take

Xanax Working / Worked

take this when I need it. It helps but makes me sleepy. I don't take it often

Zoloft Working / Worked

take this for depression. It has less side effects for me.

Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

I was abused as a child and as an adult

Treatments

Abuse Counseling Working / Worked

Group Therapy Working / Worked

Leave Working / Worked

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

Talking Working / Worked

Open Phobia

I have had phobias all my life

Treatments

Acceptance Working / Worked

Open Sleep Apnea

I have sleep apnea but don't have a cpap machine. I lost 50 lbs but I'm still overweight so it has not stopped my apnea.

Treatments

Lose Weight Working / Worked