Comment

Comment by Meme on February 20, 2014 at 5:41am

No problems, 2 invites, how luck am I, all bring my alter ego with me.

Claire: My nails are very ridged and not very strong I would be interested which supplement you use C 

meme

Comment by Celia on February 20, 2014 at 5:13am

Meme - I am not concentrating - silly me - you are coming over - sorry !!  I shall blame my forgetfulness on being a little lightheaded (in more ways than one.....) after the gym !! x

Comment by Celia on February 20, 2014 at 5:09am

Good morning ! Claire - I take a hair skin and nails supplement and so this has improved the condition of my nails.  I always wear rubber gloves when washing things in the kitchen - this is good practice too I think. 

Meme I am not sure where you live but several of us are getting together towards the end of March - I am near Junction 2 of the M40.  If you are able to join us you are very welcome and of course anyone else.  There are ladies travelling from Birmingham area and Brighton area too as well as more 'local' ones. x

Comment by claire on February 20, 2014 at 4:38am

Hi Again,

I had the injection in my backside and have had no problems from that. I took oral steroids for about 6 weeks and noticed the skin all over my body felt very papery. That however was about 2 years ago. I would not take oral steroids again if I can help it.

On a different question does any one else notice any difference to their finger and toe nails? Mine have just started to flake and appear very dry. Claire.

Comment by Meme on February 20, 2014 at 4:34am

Hello all

I met Dr Chris at Guy’s hospital yesterday for a formal diagnosis and to be officially entered into his research programme.  I have had FFA for 10 years and have now lost about 3 cm. The only Treatment I have ever been given is Nizarol shampoo which I find keeps the inflammation at bay. We did briefly discuss steroids but it was decided not to do ahead with anything. I do believe that if he thought anything could help he would have prescribed it there and then. I was just happy to join the research as I know my father and aunt had alopecia but so far neither of my children are showing any systems but that’s not to say it couldn’t miss a generation, to any future grandchildren.

I would love not to have this condition but I try and put things in perspective. I have good days and bad days (don’t we all) but I am mainly positive, at least I’m not in pain or feeling unwell.  I just look a bit odd. And if that’s how people judge me then they aren’t worth knowing.

I am just so glad I found this website and all you ladies to talk to.

Best wishes to all and looking forward to meeting everyone

Meme

Comment by Celia on February 19, 2014 at 1:50pm

Annie ! Get back on that horse, as they say ! Try to get back to your exercise regime - you know it gives the feel good factor ultimately, gets the circulation going, helps keep blood pressure in check etc etc  I think the feeling sorry for oneself with FFA kind of goes with the territory sometimes, and you mustn't feel bad about being down - it happens. I saw the dermatologist today and before I got up I was in shreds !  Anyway I gathered myself up and got through the appointment, followed by a little bit of retail therapy.  How much hydroxychloroquine are you taking ?

Polly that sounds good that the inflammation on your scalp is a little calmer.

I love your new hairdo in the picture by the way !!!

Paula, sorry to hear of the weight gain - that's not much fun.  It was your derm who I saw today, by the way.

Claire - you said about the crepe paper effect - was that from the injections ? I have a ridge now at my hairline and vertical veins running about an inch down my forehead - OK until the wind blows the wrong way, but I would not have them again.

Comment by Annie on February 19, 2014 at 11:36am

C, My doctor has not prescribed oral prednisone, but he did say that he wanted me to call immediately if I have a flareup so he can put me on a short-term steroid (such as prednisone) to stop the hair loss as soon as possible.  There is prednisone in the topical that I'm currently using.  It seems to help, so I plan to keep using it. 

Regarding weight gain:  I lost weight when I was first diagnosed because I simply couldn't eat anything for the first month.  I have gained a few pounds since I started taking Plaquenil, but I blame myself for that.  I used to be a fitness maniac, but I just don't seem to be as interested in exercise as I was before my diagnosis.  I think feeling sorry for myself at times may be another side effect of the ffa.

On a different subject, has anyone else noticed dark circles under your eyes?  It seems like mine are much worse than ever, even with a full night's sleep. 

Comment by claire on February 19, 2014 at 11:29am

I have had very severe skin allergies in the past and had to take this drug. It does cause weight gain but I lost mine. I have had a steroid injection recently without the side effects. It also made my skin feel like crepe paper which was horrible. I would not take the oral version again.

Comment by Paula uk on February 19, 2014 at 11:29am

Hi Celia ,
I have taken prednisone 3 times in the past 12 months ,2 40 day courses and 6 days a month over a 3 month period.
On my last visit to my derm, He felt it had helped to reduce the inflammation.
since taken prednisone and plaquenil I have put on weight - which one is the main offender I have no idea!!x x

Comment by Polly UK on February 19, 2014 at 11:27am

Hi Celia, I occasionally take a 5-7 day course of those steroids 8 tablets a day for asthma and feel really well but very manic. Even after such a short time I usually put on a few pounds but it's worth it to be rid of the inflammation in my airways. When I mentioned them to my derm he told me he wouldn't prescribe them for FFA because of the side effects from long term use!
Are you still taking Lymecycline? My derm said to take them for 2 months - I'm in my second month and the inflammation has calmed down and so has the hair loss so fingers crossed once again. I saw my derm last week and he was very pleased with the results.
Polly xx

• ‹ Previous
• 1
• …
• 311
• 312
• 313
• 314
• 315
• …
• 507
• Next ›
• Page