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JeanniE4oo6
JeanniE4oo6

Now I have psoriasis. I was wondering why my limbs were aching? I go tomy dermatologist so I will bring it to her attention.. It's a break out on my back and under the side of my arms. What do people use over the counter that helps? I use moisturizer lotion. Till I go see doc. This is all new to me. But when my body aches I have to fix this. It sucks getting old😥

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  • borderriever
    borderriever JeanniE4oo6

    Posted

    Sometimes if we get the Skin Complaint Psoriasis we begin to suffer Psoriatic Arthritis in the small joints, spine, hips fingers toes and spine, we can also suffer Sciatica because of trapped nerves and affected Tendons.

    You need to discuss a treatment plan and possibly see a Rhumatologist.

    Psoriatic Arthritis is caused by an overractive immune system that damages, sometimes joints and tendon shieves. There are treatments.

    I have suffered above for over thirty years and I am still a sufferer at sixty six.

    The condition can clear at around the mid fiftees ???, I personally question that.

    Many of us suffer flares where some can be disabled for set periods. Some sufferes can have severe problems through life and that MAY effect their occupations

    BOB

    • JeanniE4oo6
      JeanniE4oo6 borderriever

      Posted

      Thank you Border, you explained to me the difference between the two psoriasis. It is a shame that I have this starting in my life . I already have plans to have sinus surgery so will put this on the back burner for awhile. . I am using moisterizers for my skin problem. This year is not starting out so good. You have a good day. Jeannie4006
    • borderriever
      borderriever JeanniE4oo6

      Posted

      Jeannie

      I use several ointments that help me. Epaderm and E45 Cream

      You can also try a soap substitue to keep your skin moist when bathing, it is called Aquatious Cream, 

      Good Luck

      BOB

  • borderriever
    borderriever JeanniE4oo6

    Posted

    Jeannie

    I have had Psoriatic Arthritis now for over thirty years, I am sixty six years old and have gone through the works.

    It sounds like you may need to see a Rhumitologist and see if they prove PsA.

    A new introduction of treatments await, sorry

    BOB

  • shaz6098
    shaz6098 JeanniE4oo6

    Posted

    Hi Jeannie,

    Are you in the UK?  I have recently started using Epiderm which is available in ointment and cream forms.  It is expensive to buy over the counter, but I believe you can get a prescription for it.  Your dermatologist should be able to help with that.  Epiderm was developed by Dermatologist at the RVI hospital in Newcastle.  The ointment can be used as soap substitute.  I have found this better than aqueous cream as it does not contain SLS, which many brand of aqueous cream now contain.  SLS is well known as an irritant and finding SLS free aqueous cream isn't so easy.  Unfortunately, it's one of those things, not everything works for every person and in many cases, it's trial and error and it can take months to find something that can help!  

    Good luck!!

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