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  • About Me

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    NanS

    Female, 61
    suffern, NY, USA
    Member since March 15, 2007

    • About Me

      I am a married women with 2 grown children and one grandbaby. I have lived and cried with psoriasis for 27 years. I also have psoriatic arthritis.I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my grandbaby, she makes everything ok.

      I am a married women with 2 grown children and one grandbaby. I have lived and cried with psoriasis for 27 years. I also have psoriatic arthritis.I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my grandbaby, she makes everything ok.

    • Interests

      I love reading, being outdoors, the beach and being with people.

      I love reading, being outdoors, the beach and being with people.

  • Journal

    • This entry is private

    • This entry is private

    • Journal Entry for October 8, 2007

      Mood October 8, 2007 5:09pm

      Attitude is everthing.Be kinder than necessary for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Live Simply-Love Generously-Care Deeply-Speak …
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    • Journal Entry for September 29, 2007

      Mood September 29, 2007 11:16pm

      What a Saturday, I had a yard sale and it was more trouble than it was worth. Just setting up was a chore and then dealing with some people made it …

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    • Hug

      From schnarfle November 2, 2007

      Hope all is well w/you! Sorry I haven't been in touch lately. I just haven't been myself. Big hugs! :}

    • Hug

      From stayingalive October 13, 2007

      Thank you!!! I appreciate it!!! Here's one back at'cha!!!!!!!!

    • Hug

      From stayingalive October 13, 2007

      Thank you for your comment in my journal. I'm so thankful to God that he wasn't hurt. I appreciate the support. Thanks for caring.

    • Hug

      From stayingalive October 7, 2007

      Here's a big hug for a beautiful lady. You don't have to believe it at first, just keep saying it and it will become real to you. I hope you have a great day.

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      From schnarfle October 6, 2007

      Hope you have a great weekend! :}

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Psoriasis
      Affected Areas: Psoriasis of the Skin

      I've had psoriasis for 26 years and psoriatic arthritis for 13 years. I have tried every treatment available and even purchase my own UVL lamp and nothing has helped. I now take methotrexate and I am starting enbrel next week. Hopefully I will get sosme relief. I am hoping something will help and I will be able to go out this summer with being embarrassed. This is such a depressing disease that only other who suffer can relate.

      Treatments

      Methotrexate Working / Worked
      somewhat helpful seemed to work better at beginning of treatment
      Enbrel Working / Worked
      see difference in psoriasis not with arthritis.
    • Close Depression

      Iam a 60 yr old woman who has a number of health problems. I have been on paxil for a number of years. I am overweight and very unhappy

      Treatments

      Paxil Working / Worked
      I have had no side effects and happy with this medication
    • Open High Blood Pressure

      I"ve had HBP for years and have been on numerous meds. its finally under control thanks to cartiologist.

      Treatments

      Labetalol Working / Worked
      changed dose number of times
      Procardia XL Working / Worked
      working
      Diovan HCT Working / Worked
      new med. seems to be working
    • Open Skin Cancer
      Type: Basil Cell Cacinoma

      I was just diaginosed with basil cell skin cancer, 2 possibly 3 spots on my face. I will have them removed on the 18 of sept.

    • Open Obesity

      I have been over weight my who life. I believe I am a compulsive eater, I eat when I am depressed, happy, sad, watching TV, bored, I just love to eat especially sweets. I could go without a meal and have cake and be happy. I have dieted and gained back more when I go off it. Low self esteem

      Treatments

      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      walking-developed arthritis and can no longer walk for any length of time
      Weight Watchers Somewhat Helpful
      Gained back what I lost plus 15 lbs when I stopped.
      Pyridium Working / Worked
      Got tired of it and gained 10 extra lbs.
    • Open Ankylosing Spondylitis

      Treatments

      Enbrel Working / Worked
    • Open Sciatica

      Treatments

      Stretching Somewhat Helpful
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