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Tue-04-12-2018, 22:40 PM
Hi Everyone,
I live in California. I have moderate-severe psoriasis. It covers my legs, arms, head, my back and few nasty spots on my forehead and side of my face. I have tried lifestyle changes, I fixed some issues with my gut like Small Intestinal Bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and yeast issues.That didn't help. I have tried red light therapy in a tanning salon. And I have been doing Phototherapy. The problem has been I have Blonde hair and Blue eyes so very photosensitive. I can get to about 450 Lumens and then I burn.
I was desperate at one point when I had a bad reaction to the light therapy and I was up all night with pins and needles pain and itching out of my mind. My niece convinced me to try these lights which are a combination infrared, red and blue light.
Honestly, it did not really help the psoriasis but these are for inflammation, pain etc. I no longer have pain in my hands, back, knees and feet from Osteoarthritis! I use the pads on my head and the eye mask everyday. The light therapy has really helped me cope with depression, anxiety too. So I consider it a very worthwhile investment!
Anyway, The doctor decided to do a punch biopsy to confirm my diagnosis. I got a terrible MRSA infection from that. Over that now. Yeah!
Back on the light therapy - started at the bottom level 200 and I am only back up to 250 now.
My Dermatologist wanted me to start on Cosentyx.
I have been very reluctant to jump on that. Without the drug, In the past I have had chronic sinus infections, bronchitis and Candida. So, I worry about suppressing my immune system.
But I have just hit a wall with this disease and I think I am ready. My husband and I Love to travel, go to Belize etc. That is out until my skin is better because I can't stand to be in a hot humid environment.
So that is my long background. I hope I haven't overshared. I am really looking for support and information on other people's experiences with Cosentyx. Did they experience Candida, complications etc.
I really appreciate having this forum!!
Cheers,
I live in California. I have moderate-severe psoriasis. It covers my legs, arms, head, my back and few nasty spots on my forehead and side of my face. I have tried lifestyle changes, I fixed some issues with my gut like Small Intestinal Bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and yeast issues.That didn't help. I have tried red light therapy in a tanning salon. And I have been doing Phototherapy. The problem has been I have Blonde hair and Blue eyes so very photosensitive. I can get to about 450 Lumens and then I burn.
I was desperate at one point when I had a bad reaction to the light therapy and I was up all night with pins and needles pain and itching out of my mind. My niece convinced me to try these lights which are a combination infrared, red and blue light.
Honestly, it did not really help the psoriasis but these are for inflammation, pain etc. I no longer have pain in my hands, back, knees and feet from Osteoarthritis! I use the pads on my head and the eye mask everyday. The light therapy has really helped me cope with depression, anxiety too. So I consider it a very worthwhile investment!
Anyway, The doctor decided to do a punch biopsy to confirm my diagnosis. I got a terrible MRSA infection from that. Over that now. Yeah!
Back on the light therapy - started at the bottom level 200 and I am only back up to 250 now.
My Dermatologist wanted me to start on Cosentyx.
I have been very reluctant to jump on that. Without the drug, In the past I have had chronic sinus infections, bronchitis and Candida. So, I worry about suppressing my immune system.
But I have just hit a wall with this disease and I think I am ready. My husband and I Love to travel, go to Belize etc. That is out until my skin is better because I can't stand to be in a hot humid environment.
So that is my long background. I hope I haven't overshared. I am really looking for support and information on other people's experiences with Cosentyx. Did they experience Candida, complications etc.
I really appreciate having this forum!!
Cheers,