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My Derm Wanted Me To Take Injections. I Had A Friend Who Had A Terrible Reaction To Injections And Almost Lost Her Life.

A MyPsoriasisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Detroit, MI

I went online and read about anti-inflammatory diets. I tried eating a very strict anti-inflammatory diet and after three days, my psoraisis (mine is on both hands) cleared up quite a lot. I was upset that my derm never even suggested a change in diet to treat this condition. I have to stick to the diet pretty strictly in order to stay on the better side of things. My hands aren't perfect, but I can live this way. The problem is that I feel like I am on my own in this. I know and do only what I… read more

January 3, 2020
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A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

I, too, have that same issue! The dermatologists don’t want to say that psoriasis can be controlled by diet. They say there’s no research. I worked years to co trip mine with diet and believe me....it works! I would suggest a homeopathic physician or an allergist. That is what saved me.

January 7, 2020
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

My dermatologist never mentioned diet either. I tried Humira and almost died too. In fact I don’t know if it may have caused permanent damage to the rest of my body. Do not try injections. They are dangerous

February 17, 2020
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

You too

January 3, 2020
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Thank you for answering. Maybe there are others just winging it too. Be well. -Jen

January 3, 2020
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

I am doing it on my own. I’m allergic to biologics and methotrexate. Can’t take Otezla, Sulfasalazine, turmeric or NSAIDS due to stomach pain. It’s hard to do it without help. Most of the time I’m just winging it lol.

January 3, 2020

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