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4 Responses to “Aiming to be healed”

1. Savannah Mindi Says:
   October 2nd, 2004 at 11:05 pm

   Hi,

   What a sad story, I am so sorry you had to go thru all of that. I have had
   Psoriasis since I was a teenager, so I understand some of what you are going
   thru. Please get a copy of Dr. Pagano’s book, Healing Psoriasis, A Natural
   Alternative. I have been trying some of the stuff he suggests in the book
   and am seeing results. I found my copy on Ebay and know it is available on
   www.Amazon.com . He offers alot of sound advice for the psoriasis
   sufferrer.

   Hope things go better for you,
   Dawna

   Hi everyone. My name is josef. I am from the philippines. Psoriasis
   suferer since 4-5 years ago.
   

   I THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY DANDRUFF…..
   One day i just noticed thickening of my scalp with uncomfortable
   scales or dandruff as i call it. I never knew what psoriasis then
   was. Tried different anti-dandruff shampoos commercially available.
   Even tried putting anti-fungal meds for my scalp. There were days
   when they are not so thick so i thought my shampoo/treatment works.

   SMALL RED PATCHES…………
   Until small red patches on my skin appears. Again, i put my anti-
   fungal cream to work. This time, they seem to double and multiply
   like GREMLINS. Not because of the cream i suppose….but at this
   point, i just am ready to bleme everything that comes my path….

   OMIGOSH! WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH MY NAILS……….
   As if my scalp and skin disorder is not enough, my nails are being
   destroyed by fungus-like residue hidden underneath. At this point,
   together with the patches on outer hands, my nails were becoming
   monstrous in appearance. Indescribable. It is at this point where i
   seek the help of a dermatologist. And for the first time, my doctor
   introduced me to the word….psoriasis.

   3 YEARS HAVE GONE AND SOME MORE COMING…….
   3 years have passed by and I had several treatments from several
   doctors since then. With my growing impatience and thinning hope for
   cure, i tried everything there is available from various sources.
   From herbal medicine, diet, chemotheraphy, etc. I was draining my
   savings subscribing to anything that i deem possible to even
   alleviate my condition.

   FROM PHYSICAL……EMOTIONAL…….SPIRITUAL SUFFERING…..
   6 years ago, after coming from an overseas job, i was at the helm of
   the sales and marketing department of one of the top corporations in
   the philippines at 35. Everything seems perfectly well. Until
   psoriasis came into the picture…. I was starting to withraw from
   society because i can not even manage a decent hand-shake with my
   clients and peers. I eventually resign my position and job. I started
   to question everything that i believe in….my creator not spared. I
   found false comfort from DRUGS. For two years since then, i was a
   dependent. I lost everything that i have in life. includung my family
   because i started to be unreasonable and helpless.

   HERE….NOW….
   After 3 years of fighting off my addiction. I can now say that i
   became stronger and hopeful again. I am now practicing visualization
   complementing my topical and oral meds. I wish to start with my
   cleansing diet soon. Couldn’t find a decent job yet but i know one
   day i will. I started to have and win my family back. I haven’t done
   drugs for the past 3 years now and vow not to ever come near to it.
   My condition is not yet getting better but i know in my heart, there
   is a purpose deeper than i can ever comprehend. I know i will be
   healed…if not physically…..maybe spiritually…..

   thanks for reading this.

2. Tomas Rozella Says:
   October 3rd, 2004 at 5:52 am

   Hi Josef,

   First of all, welcome to the group. I think you are the only other Filipino here
   that I know. I don’t know if this
   will console you a bit but I’ve been suffering from psoriasis for almost 10
   years already. I first found out about
   this when I was still in college. Yes, dandruff-like condition and small red
   patches. I went through the same
   condition. But believe me, from the people that I have talked to and from
   reading lots of articles about psoriasis,
   it’s easier to remedy it at the onset. At present, I have psoriasis in almost
   all parts of my body. Good thing, I can
   still wear short-sleeved polo or shirts but I’m starting to have some spots on
   my elbows already.

   
   One good thing about my condition is that I have come to terms with it and I
   have sort of changed the way I see myself
   and also the other people who do not totally understand my condition. I’m still
   searching for a good medication and
   saving up for those which I can’t afford right now.

   Just this evening, I met up with a former psoriasis sufferer. I saw old pictures
   wherein there are spots even on the
   face. From what I have listened to, she is 3 months into medication following a
   strict diet. It is something more
   related to cleansing one’s system. I have noticed that all the spots on the head
   and face are gone now.

   I’ll meet them again sometime next week and I’ll also try to get in touch with
   the doctor/nutritionist who is looking
   after that person. I’ll let this group know of any news.

   Thanks,
   Oliver

   jgdeguzman wrote:

3. Hunter Gilbert Says:
   October 3rd, 2004 at 6:10 pm

   Hi Josef:

   I am sorry about your sad history. I do not
   suffer from psoriasis but my dad does since he was a
   teenager. I dont know what exactly is he into but I
   believe he uses a bonalfa based cream.

   I hope that could help.

   Victor

4. Fabian Holley Says:
   October 4th, 2004 at 4:15 am

   Josef,

   That is a tear jerking story and amazing at the same time. I am so sorry for
   your suffering and wish you all the luck on your new journey. Thank you for
   sharing.

   Mindy

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