Feet, then more!?

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Permalink Reply by Michael Paranzino on February 3, 2010 at 1:40am

Sorry to hear about your psoriasis. Give methotrexate some time...let's hope it does the trick. There are also ultraviolet light boxes specifically for your feet, and other options as well. Some more info from our website is here:

http://www.psoriasis-cure-now.org/hand-foot-psoriasis-palmar-planta...

Treating the feet can be tough, no doubt about it. But persistence usually pays off in finding a treatment that works for you.

Good luck and thanks for your service to our country.

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Permalink Reply by Michael O. Bell on February 3, 2010 at 1:48pm

Thank you for the support. As I am stationed in Whidbey Island, Wa. I have to drive about two hours to Bremerton Naval Hospital and my Dermotologist Doctor there says as of now the Ultraviolet Treatment is not reccomended at this time because of the distance. But yes am giving the meds time to work. Thanks for the website. God Bless!!

Michael Paranzino said:

Sorry to hear about your psoriasis. Give methotrexate some time...let's hope it does the trick. There are also ultraviolet light boxes specifically for your feet, and other options as well. Some more info from our website is here:

http://www.psoriasis-cure-now.org/hand-foot-psoriasis-palmar-planta...

Treating the feet can be tough, no doubt about it. But persistence usually pays off in finding a treatment that works for you.

Good luck and thanks for your service to our country.

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Permalink Reply by fem on February 17, 2010 at 5:01pm

hi! i feel your pain :) i have mild bouts on my feet, but my hands are affected often. i get pustular ps. outbreaks on the palms of my hands, sometimes resulting in missed days of work b/c i can't hold the wheel to drive the car! :) granted the two types are different and treated differently, i basically wanted to let you know to not give up!!! i know how you feel when you want to walk to the mailbox and you have to hold your breath at every step. as i mentioned, i've been unable to drive, open a water bottle, and when it's super bad- hold a pen! it's very frustrating and it can get you d.o.w.n... but you're not alone and please don't feel useless!!! unfortunately, it needs time and trial and error. having said allllllll that... have you tried a paraphin wax treatment? this wont cure it but it does offer a level of comfort. they sell the heaters and wax at walmart, etc.
good luck and hang in there!!

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Permalink Reply by Penny Hall on February 26, 2010 at 11:26pm

I have it bad on both feet (and previously hands). I did experience a level of comfort with a triamcinalone and saran wrap at night. Every night before I go to sleep I put the ointment on my feet, wrap them in saran wrap and cover them with socks. The saran wrap technique forces the ointment to be absorbed into your skin rather than sitting on top of it. I also get cortizone shots every 6 months. They are painful but for about 2 months you feel an unbelievable amount of relief. Much luck to you =)

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Permalink Reply by Cindy Foe on February 27, 2010 at 11:23am

and with the hands....walmart has some gloves (the name of them slips my head right now)....they are form fitting....and they work wonderful....i would put the steriod ointment on my hands...cover with saran wrap and then put those gloves on...that way i could still do things with my hands without the meds leaking or the wrap falling off....just a helpful hit there....

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Permalink Reply by julie bantz on March 6, 2010 at 12:37pm

Michael, I have had success with Masada Salts from the Dead Sea . It will sting at first but soak your feet or your whole body in warm water and salts as directed. Then after about 20 minutes while feet are still slightly wet add your cream and then cotton socks. If you can't find Masada Salts try any salts that you can find at the drug store.

My knees were cracking and bleeding and i was in alot of pain, when i first got it the salt water it stung like crazy, but after a bit it started to feel okay, after soaking a bit i tried to gently rub off any dead skin, then i got out and put on my ointment and a cotton robe. I did this for a week every night and it helped immensely!

On another note, I would like to thank you for your time and service in Iraq...I really appreciate all you do for me and our country!

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Permalink Reply by donna Slattery 1 day ago

also be aware that it affects your joints see an orthopedic and rheumatologist also for help

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Permalink Reply by Michael O. Bell 1 day ago

Update!!!
My Psoriasis, and the bacterium Infection caused me o be Hospitalized on the 26 Feb as released on the 6th March. I had a very severe case of Erythrodermic psoriasis, bacteremia psuedomonas spp, and other effects which caused me to get a high fever and my Lymphnodes expand to golf ball sizes. The Doctors got my fever and bacteria Infection under control and my psoriasis also under control. Am now on convalescent leave for another two weeks. But am feeling better and getting better daily, still on alot of sterotopic creams and anti-biotic meds too. Thank you all for your understanding and help through a trying time. Will post updates again soon.

Michael :)

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