How long have you suffered from psoriasis?

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Permalink Reply by Dee on February 21, 2009 at 7:30pm

I've only had psoriasis for 4 years...I was 57 when it first showed up on my scalp. I had quit smoking 7 months before and then had my first public speaking engagement...I think it was the stress that brought it out. It just kept getting worse and finally when I was showing signs of psoriatic arthritis I decided to start on Humira. I am self employed with no insurance so I applied to Abbott for their patient assistance program and have taken 4 shots since Jan. 21 and am very pleased with the results so far.

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Permalink Reply by Lori on February 21, 2009 at 9:37pm

I have suffered from psoriasis for over 15 years now. I have tried almost every treatment out there. I had a lot of success with Enbrel, but only use it short term because of the risks involved. I would love to be able to find a cure!! It is a day to day battle and a very big embarasement to me!!

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie on February 21, 2009 at 9:41pm

Hi there! I'm only in university but have suffered from psoriasis beginning maybe 8 years ago on my elbows. Just this year it's spread to my knuckles and I also have it pretty severe on my scalp! The most frusterating part is how gast it seems to be spreading and I wonder how bad it will get.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Nichol on February 22, 2009 at 10:03am

I've had psoriasis since 1979 (I was in 3rd grade) and only on my elbows. Then starting 2004, it showed up on my leg in a 1/2" area that grew to about 3" x 6" and since that time has surfaced on my arms, hands, shoulders, both legs, ankle and scalp. I'm a high-stressed personality-type, so is my dad (has psoriasis, too) and so was my paternal grandpa (had psoriasis, too).

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Permalink Reply by Maxine on February 22, 2009 at 12:26pm

I have had psoriasis for 42 years now, starting when I was 18 years old on my elbows, but thru the years each time I have a flare, it get worse and worse, with the last time I was about 70 % total coverage. I went on Methotrexate and now happy to report that I am almost 100% clear. I have a few side effects from the meds, but I feel so far it is worth the results. Been on it now since August of 08, next doctors appointment is in May. The meds have also helped a lot with the arthritis pain.

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Permalink Reply by Sarah on February 22, 2009 at 2:07pm

I have had psoriasis since 1991. I was 12 years old when I was first diagnosed.

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Permalink Reply by Alisha Goodman on February 22, 2009 at 9:07pm

I have been suffering for 20 years. I was 16 when it showed its ugly head. It has been extremely depressing for me over the years to be fighting this disease. I have learned to cope as much as possible with ointments, diet, and exercise. So glad to talk to others.

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Permalink Reply by Joy on February 23, 2009 at 5:44pm

My psoriasis was dormant for most of my childhood. My parents divorce was the catalyst to my life long maintenance of my tortured skin and psyche. Its been over 16 years. The first ten years were full of topical creams, different variants of tar mixed concoctions and as of recently using biologics. Which is the scary twist of it all. For a bit of sanity and vanity, you too can kill yourself. Forgive my sarcasim!

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Permalink Reply by Michelle on February 23, 2009 at 9:46pm

I have had psoriasis since 2000.

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Permalink Reply by serge on February 24, 2009 at 8:22am

Hi, I got pso since I'm 11., am now 24. It's the general psoriasis but i'm about 85% covered. I go since 12 years now every year to the dead sea and coming every year back completely clear, but it comes back. Although no other treatment helped me in the past (and I done almost all of them general medecine and alternatif) I started now enbrel almost 3 months and there's no difference yet. With the years I started to accept my pso and that's what brought me peace, it's all about acceptance!!
Pso sufferers can live a normal life and do what others do, we just have to put some cream on the way ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Shelby on February 24, 2009 at 8:57am

25 Years. I was 10 when it first popped up on my elbow and knees. I've tried everything from methotrexate to UVB and enbrel. Now I'm trying to control it though my diet.

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Permalink Reply by Nikki on February 24, 2009 at 9:45am

Hi ive had psoriasis for as long as i can remember , i have also tried all the creams light tretment Methotrexate cyclosporin and now acirtrin since september its helping and has cleared up alot .

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