tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post230287335534654897..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Mr. Smith goes to UPennStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-28504253847925277852012-01-26T20:51:29.377-05:002012-01-26T20:51:29.377-05:00Wow, I'm sorry. My dad has psoriasis so I kno...Wow, I'm sorry. My dad has psoriasis so I know a little about it, but he only has it on his hands and feet so he doesn't take prescription drugs for it. I think there are ways to help it without going the prescription route so I'm happy he's checking into them. I've always been leery of most medications (obviously I take medicine if it's necessary, I would never Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-51783285783627330292012-01-11T23:39:46.325-05:002012-01-11T23:39:46.325-05:00If it's ANY consolation, Stacey, everybody I k...If it's ANY consolation, Stacey, everybody I know with an auto-immune disorder, from basic allergies to psoriasis to lupus, has had worse skin flares this year due to the extended warm season and lack of adequate cold snap in the Mid-Atlantic. Two weeks ago, I developed a bad case of dermatitis above my eyes, between my fingers and on the back of my skull that looked and acted a LOT like Friesianwelshxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559821379568055421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-47734048894638090882012-01-11T05:06:36.634-05:002012-01-11T05:06:36.634-05:00Well at least that's almost an answer ;o) Here...Well at least that's almost an answer ;o) Here's hoping he can find something both helpful and natural that is less scary than Prednisone. Yeesh.<br /><br />I'm with RiderWriter though; Enbrel and company are among the drugs of choice for autoimmunes.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608579972739041880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-72098119274466161752012-01-10T20:15:47.681-05:002012-01-10T20:15:47.681-05:00Sounds like a truly worthwhile trip and a good doc...Sounds like a truly worthwhile trip and a good doctor. Good news indeed that all the really awful possibilities seem to be ruled out. <br /><br />Still wish you could uncover the trigger, but if you have effective treatments for the symptoms, that will do. Wishing Bob the very best.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-11969312321610270352012-01-10T19:57:56.598-05:002012-01-10T19:57:56.598-05:00Oh the lovely immune system. If you guys decide t...Oh the lovely immune system. If you guys decide to go the conventional drug route, I was on Enbrel for 2 years and had very little side effects. It is a very easy to use drug and don't be afraid to use the contacts the drug company will supply. (home visiting Nurse, on call Dr's ect)Justaplainsamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399124494395034612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-84741069299694614602012-01-10T18:19:08.770-05:002012-01-10T18:19:08.770-05:00I just had to say that it hurt my heart to read t...I just had to say that it hurt my heart to read that Bob doesn't feel comfortable doing his favorite activity, contra dancing. Everyone should be able to dance if they want and he feels up to it. I'll bet nobuddy would care one bit if he still danced!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412703583921658038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-12598834743137600222012-01-10T18:14:55.503-05:002012-01-10T18:14:55.503-05:00Hmmm, I think the doctor must be going down the &q...Hmmm, I think the doctor must be going down the "auto-immune response" route if she's suggested Humira or Enbrel. My MIL has taken both (not at the same time!) for her rheumatoid arthritis, a classic auto-immune disease. I don't know of any side effects she's experienced other than a lighter wallet, because both are extremely expensive.<br /><br />I also think trying RiderWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679157278313699794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-1888512003055648182012-01-10T13:35:45.874-05:002012-01-10T13:35:45.874-05:00I don't know if he would be open to classical ...I don't know if he would be open to classical homeopathy, but I have found it to be incredibly effective for myself, my family, and my animals. Particularly with skin issues, which often reflect, as you have already been told, something else going on.<br /><br />There are virtually no side effects and my experience is that when the right remedy is used, there is a very quick response. <br /><billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.com