Introducing... Melinda

[Caroline]

Melinda (Mel) here. I stumbled on this resource as I was digging into the rabbit hole of Low Dose Naltrexone. I just started taking 0.5 mg 3 days ago for multiple reasons, scalp psoriasis being a big one. I also have an area on my scapula that is so so itchy and I am pretty sure it guttate. It also has paresthesia, like pins and needles under the skin in that area. My derm recommended Otezla but I am concerned about side effects with that. I am pleased that some of the limited studies show even a little hope that LDN can work. We shall see. Also, planning on a sober summer and giving up my evening IPA is no small sacrifice. ?  So glad this forum is available and I look forward to learning more.

Hello Melinda.

Welcome to Psoriasisclub.
You apparently joined when everyone was asleep.

I recognise the pins and needles that you mention, did not know that it was called paresthesia, even my GP did not mention that to me.

You will find over here in the club a variety of very friendly people spread all over the world. There is a good sense of humour around here as we think that one side of fighting psoriasis is trying to relax a bit and being a bit cheerful at times when we are not seriously talking about Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis.

Others will welcome you during the day. If anyone says they are the sensible one over here, do not immediately believe that and take it with a grain of salt.

Cheers,
Caroline.