Amelia79

Open Psoriasis
Affected Areas: Psoriasis of the Skin

Had psoriasis my whole life, just got diagnosed at 28. All sorts of different symptoms were related, but I had never put them together before. I had terrible dandruff (I called in nuclear dandruff because Head and Shoulders didn't make a dent) My palms would peel in the summer when I would go swimming. I had dry elbows and knees. 4 years ago I got a mystery rash on my ankles that spread all over my legs from the knee down. When it started to creep up my tummy I freaked and saw a dermatologist

Treatments

Coal Tar Somewhat Helpful

Still get "dandruff" but is better

Enbrel Working / Worked

Keeps the flares low, but the cream keeps the skin pretty

Lidex Working / Worked

MIRACLE CREAM i swear

Open Sleep Apnea

I snore very loudly, my brother noticed on a family visit that I stop breathing several times a night and then gasp for air. I have a sleep study this month, but I have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Sleep apnea with Hypersomnia

Treatments

CPAP Working / Worked

LOVE IT, I feel like a million bucks!!

Lose Weight Too Soon to Tell

Had gastric Bypass, have lost 75 pounds so far CPAP # has gone from a 16 to a 9!!

Open Sexual Abuse

I was raped by my older cousin repeatedly over the course of a month when I was 7. He was 13

Treatments

Talking Working / Worked

I have talked till I was blue in the face

Open Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

My hands constantly go to sleep, when they are above my waist. I thought it was the arthritis, but my doc says Capal Tunnel and he says I will need the surgery, The Neurologist says If i lose 40 pounds it may go away

Treatments

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Considering

My Doc says I may not need it if i lose weight

Ultram Working / Worked

Lets me do massage without being in agony, but would prefer to be done with it.

Wrist Splint Somewhat Helpful

Wear them when I sleep, seem to be better

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

Lots of anger issues due to many childhood disappointments

Treatments

Paxil Not Working

didn't like it, stopped

Psychotherapy Not Working

My Therapist talks too much LOL I wish I was kidding

Wellbutrin Working / Worked

keeps me mellow

Open Healthy Relationships

I am happily married, as close to a perfect relationship as I can imagine. Still I find little things here and there that frusterate me, but nothing that is a deal breaker

Treatments

Patience Working / Worked

Its the only thing that consistently works. He usually knows when I am being patient and he thanks me.

Talking Not Working

Does not work, he shus down and gets depressed when shown something I would like to be different, or when I want clarification

Writing Considering

Don't want to write something on a piece of paper while frusterated and run the risk of him reading it after I am over it

Open Chronic Pain

I have psoriatic arthritis, & carpal tunnel

Treatments

Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked

Has saved my butt many times

TENS Working / Worked

loosens me up

Open Obesity

I am 300 pounds I have been big since 11 years old I have tried tons of stuff.. I am getting gastric bypass surgery

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful

Elliptical Trainer Somewhat Helpful

Gastric Bypass Surgery Too Soon to Tell

Getting it in Nov 2007

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

worked till i broke my foot 2x this year

Slim-Fast Not Working

South Beach Diet Working / Worked

Swimming Working / Worked

Weight Watchers Working / Worked

Counting Calories Working / Worked

SparkPeople Working / Worked

Really helps me keep up with what I eat and my protein goals

Open Female Sexual Issues

I have been married a little over a year and have watched my sex life go down as a result of gaining weight. Since losing a good chunck of weight the sex has gotten much better in quality and quantity

Treatments

Mirena Working / Worked

Great love life, Don't have to worry about pregancy or making a mistake, forgetting a pill or something

Relaxation Somewhat Helpful

I try not to get too upset about it.

Open Step Families

I have a stepmother and stepfather. I also have a half sister who is about to turn 7

Open Fitness Goals
Type: Maintain a workout schedule

I had Gastric Bypass surgey Nov 1st I am starting a weight liftng program, I do 6-7 mile walks regularly, hiking, water aerobics ans more!

Treatments

Elliptical Trainer Working / Worked

Love it!

Hiking Working / Worked

I am a member of a local group

Personal Trainer Working / Worked

Just started working with one

Rollerblading Working / Worked

Getting better

Strength Training Working / Worked

Enjoy it

Swimming Working / Worked

swimming and water aerobics

Weight Training Working / Worked

Good stuff

Walking Working / Worked

Love long distances hills stairs

SparkPeople Working / Worked

Really helps me keep up with what I eat and my protein goals

Open Pregnancy

Not planning on EVER being pregnant. I am Childless By Choice