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  • About Me

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    Katsia

    Female, 23
    Seattle, WA, USA
    Member since November 22, 2008

    • About Me

      I have had psoriasis now for 6 years. I have had psoratic arthiritis for four years and a half. My doctor says I'm the special 2% nothing works. I have been through many high level toxic medications that have given me bad reactions and breathing allergic reactions, or liver toxicity. When a medicine loses effect my P will come back harder and stronger everywhere. I have recently stopped all medication that is prescribed. I am going all natural and trying to find the things that work for me. I found that taking care of my digestive system was a big part of trying to diminish stress in other areas effecting my body. Trying to take a holistic approach. And work on my diet and stuff. I am trying like everyone else to go through life with this disorder (p) and stay somewhat human.

      I have had psoriasis now for 6 years. I have had psoratic arthiritis for four years and a half. My doctor says I'm the special 2% nothing works. I have been through many high level toxic medications that have given me bad reactions and breathing allergic reactions, or liver toxicity. When a medicine loses effect my P will come back harder and stronger everywhere. I have recently stopped all medication that is prescribed. I am going all natural and trying to find the things that work for me. I found

    • Interests

      I like reading, anime, manga (^_^), spending time with friends, movies (more comedy), asian dramas. I am trying to learn how to cook more dishes and improve myself. I want to travel the world.

      I like reading, anime, manga (^_^), spending time with friends, movies (more comedy), asian dramas. I

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      Mood November 30, 2008 5:32pm

      I just put over 200$ on my credit card for a christmas present for my mother. A new GPS system.  I am a f'n angel and such a good daughter.
    • Journal Entry for November 29, 2008

      Mood November 29, 2008 7:04pm

      Not getting anything done today~ but walked for about an hour outside. It isn't as chilly as late November usually brings. The air is refreshing. …

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    • Close Psoriasis

      I have Psoriasis all over my body, going on 6 years. and I have Psoratic arthirtis so I can't go out and do much things with other people. I am not currently not any medication because there is always a backlash or a tendency to go up to get stronger medicine. My doctor says I am the special 2% of severe Psoriasis cases that nothing works and the only option for me left is be a guinea pig and do research studies.

      Treatments

      Cyclosporine Working / Worked
      it improved P a bit, but it also enhanced together with Remicade infusion but slowly stopped losing potency
      Dovonex Working / Worked
      minimal effect
      Enbrel Working / Worked
      almost cleared for about six months then lost effect
      Methotrexate Working / Worked
      didn't see much effect and ended up getting liver toxicity after tree weeks and had to stop it.
      Phototherapy Working / Worked
      did not work and costs 90$ per session even with insurance!
      Raptiva Working / Worked
      DID NOT WORK. Flared reaction everywhere, intensified and thickened P and stayed that way until I went on different medicine
      Taclonex Working / Worked
      minimal
      Tazorac Working / Worked
      minimal effect
      Triamcinolone Topical Working / Worked
      minimal change
      Remicade Working / Worked
      cleared mostly and helped P arthiritis for six months and then started losing potency
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