Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Dear Zoella, I get itching horrible, not just on break-outs and rashes but just plain itching. I use 10mg of Atarax - it even helps with scalp itching. Usually I take only 1 at bedtime after I get the itching under control. Hope this helps. Love, Carol M. and Kitties in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Dear Zoella, I can't help but think your psorasis is related to all the stress you are going through. I think, if I remember your emails correctly you've described it as red, angry, and itching. I think the one that stuck out was the angry. You told me once that deep down you were so angry with people for taking advantage of you, and I can't help but wonder if that is what is bringing on the psoriasis. (I don't mean to sound like a counsler or some new age guru, but I do know that emotions when they are suppressed find a way of coming out. Many times they end up on the physical side.) On the other hand, if your summer has been as hot and miserable as mine has been, then no wonder it is acting up. The couple of times my psoriasis has been really bad, the itching drove me crazy. Do you take Benedryl for itching; I think it helps the best of everything I have tried. I also use Avenno to help with the itching. The type I have has calamine lotion in it, so that helps some. I also have something the doctor gave me for psoriasis, but I don't think it helps with the itching as much as the Aveeno. I can see how that stops you from doing a lot of things and people can be so ignorant and slow. You get to the point where you feel like saying, " This is prosaic on my skin and you can't catch it, so quit worrying. " I really wonder sometimes if even that would work. People need to be educated on illness if you ask me. I've often thought that a class should be taught at the high school level of common health problems and when they develop during certain times in our lives. Not only might it help teach compassion to people, but it also might educate them to early health problems. Just a thought. I'm sorry you are feeling so bad. I think sometimes the medication upsets our system as much as all the inflammation. Though I have to say, except for a few time my stomach being upset, I haven't had any problems with Arava. It hasn't been a month yet, and I still have to get my blood work done but I'm hopeful so far that I'm maybe on the right tract this time. I think I've had more energy as well. It's hard to tell because I still have days when I could sleep around the clock, but that normally makes me feel even worse. I think I have a pretty good day and I can manage to work myself through the pain. Then I have a few days when all I want to do is sleep. I probably over due it on a good day like so many of us and then have to pay for it later. You would think by now I could manage my illness better, but I'm like everyone else and on a good day I want to get all I can out of it. My sleep is still upset which is driving me nuts. I'm either passed out during the day or I can' t sleep at night. It might be my sleep apnea, but who knows. It think I have fallen asleep about 6 times writing you this email. I guess I'm going to give u and ail it to you. Take care and I'll write more when I can stay awake. Love, Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Hi Fran, I wanted you to know that we are all thinking of you and wishing things could be different. I am not sure where I heard this but someone wise once said " Patients don't have cancer, families have cancer " . As we are one big family here, I want you to know how much this news has affected us. We are praying for you to be strong and for you to find peace despite the chaos you are dealing with. I send you gentle hugs, __________________________________________________________________ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Fran, Although I am allergic to xolair and do not post much . I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. ----- Original Message ----- From: Xolair Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:23 AM Subject: [ ] Fran Hi Fran, I wanted you to know that we are all thinking of you and wishing things could be different. I am not sure where I heard this but someone wise once said " Patients don't have cancer, families have cancer " . As we are one big family here, I want you to know how much this news has affected us. We are praying for you to be strong and for you to find peace despite the chaos you are dealing with. I send you gentle hugs, __________________________________________________________ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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