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Uncontrollable itching
I have known I have had psoriasis for 12 years. Over the last 4 year the itching as well as the skin breakouts have gotten worse. I have been to see my dermatologist 2 times a week for the last 3 years. I have asked for something to releave the itching and the doctor gives me creams and drugs that make me sleepy and the creams do no releave the itching either. I do not know what to do take pills that releave some itching and make it were i am sleepy and unable to do anything or to not take them and itch to the point I can not do anything. I have tried light treatments, creams, and pills and nothing seems to work fully. Any suggestions would be helpful.
The itching has caused me to also have sleep apena. I can't remember the last time I have slept the whole night. And being a college student doesn't help. I have major breakouts around finals and midterms. Sleep meds do not work. It has come to the point to get a little sleep I have been taking hydroco/apap. I was hopeing someone on here would have the answer I need to get rid or releave the itching and since my doctors can't. By the way Dr. Aperna cold anything seems to make the itching worse I find that heat releave it for a few mins. Not be able to control this is very depressing. I am at my wits end. My docoter tells me to take pills to releave the itching but they do but if I take to much I will over dose. I have slept a total of 6.5 hours since Sunday night and I know my body needs rest. My fear is that I have not read where psoriasis can effect your life expectancy but without rest how long can the human endur on the ammount of sleep I am getting.
Have you gone to the ****.net web site. I know stress can be one of the major causes of psoriasis and I can't imagine how you could relax with the constant itching. I know that their has been a few bills, proposed by Senetor Menendez here in NJ. That try to increase funding on research and providing funding for patient financial help. At least that"s one thing he did right.
I definitely think the government should divert more funds to research skin disorders.
The medical industry isn't interested in a cure. They make all there money off of other peoples suffering.
We waste billions on diseases that are preventable. But nothing on diseases that affect small percentages of people.
I definitely think the government should divert more funds to research skin disorders.
The medical industry isn't interested in a cure. They make all there money off of other peoples suffering.
We waste billions on diseases that are preventable. But nothing on diseases that affect small percentages of people.
Yes I have done the enbrel shots. The breaking of the skin doesn't bother me as much as the itching. The salts do not seem to effect me much. On alot of my med for itching I am taking the max dose will little or no help. THe light treatment work for about 2 hours after I do them then I am back to itching and my doctor and his partners tell me to keep use the creams and pills and at this point I can not tell if the pills or creams do anything at all. I was hopeing someone on here have an idea to help me.
Have you tried enbrel or cyclosporine ?
A friend of mine uses a big rubbermade tub 100 gallons In think. He fills it with dead sea salts and water and sits in it every night. He says it makes a huge difference. He uses an electric heater and pump to heat the water.
A friend of mine uses a big rubbermade tub 100 gallons In think. He fills it with dead sea salts and water and sits in it every night. He says it makes a huge difference. He uses an electric heater and pump to heat the water.
Hi,
One of the most uncomfortable things about psoriasis is the associated itchiness. Cool water can help relief this itchiness. Try a wet towel, a cold shower, a cold bath or a cold pack.
When considering treatment for psoriasis, it may be beneficial to know some of the natural treatments that are available. Although none of these treatments will cure psoriasis, they may relieve the symptoms and itchiness and help prevent further outbreaks from occurring. All natural treatments should be discussed with your doctor, as it may affect any psoriasis treatment he or she prescribes.
Oatmeal, Epsom salts and Dead Sea salts can help remove the scales and also help in soothing itchiness. Aloe Vera is often used to soothe and moisturize skin.
You can access more information by checking the URL listed at the end of the post.
ref:http://www.skinway.com/skincare_articles/dealing-with-psoriasis.htm
One of the most uncomfortable things about psoriasis is the associated itchiness. Cool water can help relief this itchiness. Try a wet towel, a cold shower, a cold bath or a cold pack.
When considering treatment for psoriasis, it may be beneficial to know some of the natural treatments that are available. Although none of these treatments will cure psoriasis, they may relieve the symptoms and itchiness and help prevent further outbreaks from occurring. All natural treatments should be discussed with your doctor, as it may affect any psoriasis treatment he or she prescribes.
Oatmeal, Epsom salts and Dead Sea salts can help remove the scales and also help in soothing itchiness. Aloe Vera is often used to soothe and moisturize skin.
You can access more information by checking the URL listed at the end of the post.
ref:http://www.skinway.com/skincare_articles/dealing-with-psoriasis.htm
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