For time being, try the Glycerin. July 11 is an eternity away when your completely out of meds with Psoriasis. I wish there was something that could easily help us all, but unfortunately if there were they would make it by prescription on too :( So sad for you right now, if they can't take you in any soon, try all home remedies that are available, maybe something will click and at least find relief from the itching, at least for another month. Hugs to you & I really hope you feel better soon!

That's terrible!
Ummm
When I didn't have meds, I tried Aveeno with "cooling menthol"
It temporary relieves the super itch.

I'd really like to say to stay positive. But when it itches, positivity flies to the windows and seems to be taking its sweet time to come back. But you know what, it really helps when you think of happy thoughts. It doesn't really help when you feel that way too much. Anyway, try using mineral oil on your scalp area. Massage your head with it, and leave it for an hour (covered with shower cap) before you take your bath. I do that twice a day. It helps! : ))

Jeez! I know EXACTLY how you feel! I am so sorry!

I have used the entire GOld Bond line when I had nothing else and it helps with the terrible itching, for me it is only temporary but it does work and unlike medication you can use as much and as often as you like.

I use the Gold Bond Ultimate lotion, the body powder for itch, and also the Body wash which just came out recently. There are all kinds of scents and ones that cool and stop itch. Used together they work little wonders. Best of luck to you honey!

Sandy

I will tell you what really made a difference for me... I have suffered with Psoriasis for almost 12 years before I started to actually STOP the medication. I gave up on creams and meds and started to look at what I really can do to cope with the my skin condition... I read some where that eating RAW and going VEGAN will improve the immune system. I did some google, bought some books etc etc and actually went RAW and VEGAN. Before I observed any change in my skin condition, I lost some pounds.. LOL... That was a good start. Soon I saw that my confidence is back (may be coz I lost some extra pounds) and surprisingly I was thinking less about my skin conditions... I suddenly wanted to go out and explore the night life of Vegas (Living in Vegas, you cannot help the craving for night clubs). I was on a VEGAN diet and was following the instructions to the word. It sure made a difference.

Changing what you eat can make all the difference in the world. The body is filled with toxins from the air we breathe to the food we eat. The best way to remove these toxins is through the urine and not through the skin; this is especially important for sufferers of psoriasis like you and me.

It is best to change our eating habits as soon as possible to alleviate the symptoms. Eating whole foods as opposed to processed foods is a good start. You want to keep the toxins in the system to a minimum and this can be done by eating organic produce instead of produce grown using pesticides. If organic food is out of your reach, make sure to at least to wash off fruits and vegetables well to remove all the chemicals.
Raw is the best way to consume vegetables because they lose some nutrients when cooked. Raw vegetables are higher in fiber and are easy for the digestive system to process. Some foods that are easy for the digestive system to process are beans, seafood, nuts, green, leafy vegetables, and fresh fruit. The more fruit and vegetables that are in your diet the less likely you are to develop allergies.

Fats are normally not great for your body, but they body does need a small amount of fatty acids to properly function. Fatty acids play a part in eliminating and reducing inflammation. Some of the best fatty acids you can add to the diet are cold water fish, flaxseed, and green leafy vegetables.

High sodium food is not good for you and it can leave you dehydrated. Not all salt is created equal. Switching out your refined salt with sea salt is more natural, healthy choice. Natural sea salt will raise your energy, help relieve the symptoms of allergies and rashes, protect against radiation, balance the acid in the body, give you important minerals, add resistance to infection, and replace lost electrolytes.

By simply changing what you eat, the body can take steps to naturally heal itself and stay more healthy.

Dr Katy Wilson did some amazing research in this area. Her research and findings have helped many patients think less and nothing about Psoriasis over the years. Follow the link below and see if you can make any use of her work.
http://tinyurl.com/Psori-Cure

Please do some googling on below topics... You will see what I mean...
1. Does going RAW and VEGAN improve the Immune system
2. Does a good Immune system reduce the outbreaks and snow fall

My patches look much better now. Hell Ya... I don't spend any money on the doctor visits and prescription meds that will only work as long as you have a fat pocket.

Shoot me any questions you have...

Love ya... Cathy

Hi Darling,

I read your post about not being able to afford your medications. You might want to check with the company who makes the drug you need or a new one you would like to try. They are always willing to help out and alot of the times even supply it to you for free as long as you fill out a short survey for them every month or two- some dont even make you do that. They are real good at giving you and helping you get the meds you need because they want you to use theirs and no one elses. Over the years, I have found it quite easy to apply for help obtaining meds from the actual makers. You may want to ask your doctor how to go about doing it. My doc helped me do it the first time and whenever I needed help after that I knew how to apply for help. I went online striaght through the drug makers website and applied. I really hope you can get something to help you real soon and I hope this has helped you a little. Take care!

Sandy :)

I felt the same as you one year ago. Not being able to get drugs is actually a blessing. They may be the very reason your psoriasis is getting worse. Try a gluten-free, yeast-free diet. If you can possibly affotd it, also order ProZ92. Its less than $100 right now shipping included. www.proz92.com

In response to the RAW vegan diet, I agree BUT also leave out the grains. I did a raw diet and it made my psoriasis worse because of the grains that contained gluten.

I owed my dermatologist $300, and when I realized that I was able to get a better resulotion with a gluten-free diet, I asked him to write off my bill. Initially he offered to cut it in half, but I never paid the rest, and they have never billed me, so I think he decided to write off all $300. I told him he miss-diagnosed me by missing the celiac (gluten intolerance). He said, "Gluten can make psoriasis worse, but you still have psoriasis, so it was not a miss-diagnosis."

Now, I paid for his expert advice for several years, and told him that I found relief from probiotics and a yeast-free diet. A yeast free diet is a bread-free diet, and that means I significantly reduced gluten - yet he never put 2 and 2 together.

He did disclose that he was a consultant for Clobex, and my bill was for lazer treatments for my psoriasis.

I have to ask, "Did he need my condition to persist so he could bill my insurance company for the lazer treatments?" The lazer is generally used for cosmetic procedures that insurance won't cover. it seems that psoriasis patients help pay for some very expensive capital equipment.