Any psoriasis sufferers out there??
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Any psoriasis sufferers out there??
So I got diagnosed with psoriasis about 19 or 20(am 35 now) and would sporadically have a few patches, but the last couple of years have been bad...patches on my lower legs, hands, elbows grrrrr!! I have tried all sorts of creams, finally went to a dermatologist and she prescribed an ointment but am yet to pick it up yet. Just wondering if sobriety may help clear this up too! That would be an added bonus😊. Just wondering if anyone else had their psoriasis clear after quitting drink.
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Psoriasis sufferer here! Alcohol definitely makes my symptoms more severe. Yup, it flares up big time after a night of heavy drinking, and I always unintentionally scratch my skin off when I'm drunk... My longest stretch of sobriety was only 90 days, but I did notice a gradual improvement during that time. 
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Unfortunately, in my own case, psoriasis was one of the few things that sobriety didn't help (health wise). 40 months since I've had a drink and there has been no change for the better. Hope you have a better experience.
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10 months sober and I would say my symptoms have improved by 60-70%. Last year I couldn't go to work without using creams etc., now can I leave home without worrying that I look like the monster from the Green Lagoon.
For me drinking definitely made it worse, after binges it was usually twice as bad.
For me drinking definitely made it worse, after binges it was usually twice as bad.
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Hi,
Good post.
I'm a P sufferer (had it 37 years). I can honestly say that when I was sober for 7 months once, my skin was pretty much clear and I didn't need my creams and ointments.
During other sober periods it had also been far more under control and the patches have either reduced dramatically or disappeared. Maybe I am just lucky but I hope sobriety helps you too. Take care.
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Good post.
I'm a P sufferer (had it 37 years). I can honestly say that when I was sober for 7 months once, my skin was pretty much clear and I didn't need my creams and ointments.
During other sober periods it had also been far more under control and the patches have either reduced dramatically or disappeared. Maybe I am just lucky but I hope sobriety helps you too. Take care.
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I've had it for 20 odd years.
the dehydration caused by alcohol made mine more noticeable at the very least. 3 weeks sober and it seem to have flared up today. Going for a bath with coconut oil now, usually takes the edge off.
the dehydration caused by alcohol made mine more noticeable at the very least. 3 weeks sober and it seem to have flared up today. Going for a bath with coconut oil now, usually takes the edge off.
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Originally Posted by Finalcall 
I've had it for 20 odd years.
the dehydration caused by alcohol made mine more noticeable at the very least. 3 weeks sober and it seem to have flared up today. Going for a bath with coconut oil now, usually takes the edge off.
the dehydration caused by alcohol made mine more noticeable at the very least. 3 weeks sober and it seem to have flared up today. Going for a bath with coconut oil now, usually takes the edge off.
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I've suffered with it since age 27 or so (44 now). It's improved, but not completely cleared up - and I'm working on my 7th year of sobriety here. I think when I got drunk, I'd probably scratch/peel/whatever in my sleep or just haphazardly more often. Thus it was much worse then.
But it's still a condition I have to manage. Something I'm much better at doing when I'm sober.
But it's still a condition I have to manage. Something I'm much better at doing when I'm sober.
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Originally Posted by bigsombrero
I've suffered with it since age 27 or so (44 now). It's improved, but not completely cleared up - and I'm working on my 7th year of sobriety here. I think when I got drunk, I'd probably scratch/peel/whatever in my sleep or just haphazardly more often. Thus it was much worse then.
But it's still a condition I have to manage. Something I'm much better at doing when I'm sober.
But it's still a condition I have to manage. Something I'm much better at doing when I'm sober.
Have you ever considered any diets, or juicing? There's one juicing expert who claims to have put his psoriasis into remission through juicing. There are others who have done the same with diet. It's forbidden to promote commercial links on here, but if you do an internet search there's plenty of information about it. Some people find nightshades cause them problems.
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Just found this, which hopefully explains why my psoriasis currently seems to be getting worse!
The Healing Crisis
AKA: The Cleansing Reaction, The Detox Reaction, and The Herxheimer Reaction
Also known as the "Herxheimer Reaction", this reaction occurs when the body tries to eliminate toxins at a faster rate than they can be properly disposed of. The more toxic one's bodily systems are, the more severe the detoxification, or healing crisis. It is characterized by a temporary increase in symptoms during the cleansing or detox process which may be mild or severe. You may feel worse and therefore conclude that the treatment is not working. But these reactions are instead signs that the treatment is working and that your body is going through the process of cleaning itself of impurities, toxins and imbalances.
AKA: The Cleansing Reaction, The Detox Reaction, and The Herxheimer Reaction
Also known as the "Herxheimer Reaction", this reaction occurs when the body tries to eliminate toxins at a faster rate than they can be properly disposed of. The more toxic one's bodily systems are, the more severe the detoxification, or healing crisis. It is characterized by a temporary increase in symptoms during the cleansing or detox process which may be mild or severe. You may feel worse and therefore conclude that the treatment is not working. But these reactions are instead signs that the treatment is working and that your body is going through the process of cleaning itself of impurities, toxins and imbalances.
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Originally Posted by Auchieshuggle
How significant is the improvement, would you say? How long did it take to improve?
Have you ever considered any diets, or juicing? There's one juicing expert who claims to have put his psoriasis into remission through juicing. There are others who have done the same with diet. It's forbidden to promote commercial links on here, but if you do an internet search there's plenty of information about it. Some people find nightshades cause them problems.
Have you ever considered any diets, or juicing? There's one juicing expert who claims to have put his psoriasis into remission through juicing. There are others who have done the same with diet. It's forbidden to promote commercial links on here, but if you do an internet search there's plenty of information about it. Some people find nightshades cause them problems.
While I do believe a healthy diet helps with just about every chronic condition, I never noticed any significant change.
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Originally Posted by bigsombrero
Like many psoriasis sufferers, I've tried just about everything - including pseudo-scientific, non-proven stuff. The only thing that's worked for me are prescription creams and ointments. Also, swimming in the ocean and spending time at the beach will almost completely clear it up.
While I do believe a healthy diet helps with just about every chronic condition, I never noticed any significant change.
While I do believe a healthy diet helps with just about every chronic condition, I never noticed any significant change.
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This is going to sound strange, but natural yogurt applied as a cream, worked wonders for an ex of mine
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My psoriasis seemed to have been triggered (it is in my family, but I only ever suffered from small patches of what were thought to have been eczema) and went full blown last winter after a bout of strep and pneumonia. Mind you, last winter was one of the worst of my drinking and my body definitely was starting to show the physical effects of all that (large weight gain, sick all the time, pain, etc). All these factors were catalysts to finally take sobriety seriously. I’ve been sober since July, and for the first two months sober, the psoriasis did get worse (especially in my scalp), and I kept telling myself it was my body detoxing so that I wouldn’t flounder. Then I started to notice big improvements. Now it’s not gone completely, but I’m back to the odd small spot, and not the full on overtaking of my body core, scalp, and arms that I’d had before. I had tried the AIP diet, eliminating nightshades, ACV, etc., but it was limited to no real improvement for me. Very manageable now (knock wood) with basic care. I know it’s not the case for everybody. However, in my case alcohol definitely played a factor.
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Originally Posted by Sapph21
My psoriasis seemed to have been triggered (it is in my family, but I only ever suffered from small patches of what were thought to have been eczema) and went full blown last winter after a bout of strep and pneumonia.
Mind you, last winter was one of the worst of my drinking and my body definitely was starting to show the physical effects of all that (large weight gain, sick all the time, pain, etc). All these factors were catalysts to finally take sobriety seriously.
I’ve been sober since July, and for the first two months sober, the psoriasis did get worse (especially in my scalp), and I kept telling myself it was my body detoxing so that I wouldn’t flounder. Then I started to notice big improvements. Now it’s not gone completely, but I’m back to the odd small spot, and not the full on overtaking of my body core, scalp, and arms that I’d had before.
I had tried the AIP diet, eliminating nightshades, ACV, etc., but it was limited to no real improvement for me. Very manageable now (knock wood) with basic care. I know it’s not the case for everybody. However, in my case alcohol definitely played a factor.
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