Re: PA and pregnancy and a tad more

January 7, 2006

Hi All~

I just wanted to thank everyone that replied to my PA/pregnancy post. I

appreciate your insight and your encouragement tremendously.

I have never been one to be embarrassed by the P, I think because I have had

it since I was 4. When I was a kid (70's) I had many different treatments for

the P. I remember for a time sleeping with a showercap and in the morning not

being able to wash out the greasy medication... I remember several injections,

and even having my own lamp for treatments, tar shampoo, etc. The treatments

never seemed to really work.... they would make it look better for a period of

12 hours or so.

The only thing I have used on P for the last 15 or more years is over the

counter Neosporin. I usually apply it once a day... it is painless and seems to

clean the area up a bit. I haven't given much thought to attacking the P....

because I don't know life without it.

When my PA began (during our engagement) P sprang up on both elbows... which

is strange because my elbows are my ONLY joints that are NOT affected with PA.

People notice the elbow P more than the scalp, and since I am a teacher to 10

year olds... they love to ask questions... and I love to educate.

I guess I just wanted to share a bit. I enjoy reading about all of you and

your stories.... I am just so grateful to have found this group. There is such

a wealth of knowledge here, great support, and a feeling of not being alone.

Thank you,

Jody

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