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[TrueBlue]

Hello! Diagnosed this week with scalp P and glad to find this site. I suspect I've also got PA because of fingernail ridges and finger joint pain. So much to learn, I'm sure I'll check in regularly. Thanks for being here. Jean

[docmks]

Hello! Diagnosed this week with scalp P and glad to find this site. I suspect I've also got PA because of fingernail ridges and finger joint pain. So much to learn, I'm sure I'll check in regularly. Thanks for being here. Jean

Hi Jean,

And welcome to the boards. I am sure that others will be along to greet you soon. The national conference of the NPF was held this past weekend, and a number of folks are still out in Portland, Oregon for the meeting. This is a terrific organization, and the boards are a great place to get good information and support.

I am sorry about your scalp P and the possibility of having PA. Please be sure to follow up on the possibility of having PA. Unfortunately, joint damage can occur pretty quickly, so you'll want to be checked by a knowledgeable doc (preferably a rheumy) soon.

Take care, and keep posting and let us know how you are doing.

Best,
MK

[daytonaflyer]

Hi Trueblue,
I am new to these forums too. I was diagnosed with P about 3 years ago, maybe a little less. I have read a lot online and in books about P and also alternative treatment for it. The knowledge and conflicting reports are very overwhelming. I really don't know who to believe.
If you need any help or have any questions, please feel free to ask. Also, if you have any good tips or advice, I would really appreciate them.

[RichJ]

hi trueblue and daytonaflyer,
welcome to the p family. you have met some of the wonderful people on here and will find alot of great info. welcome and nice to meet you.

have good day all

richard

[scratchydee]

:) Welcome to the the boards!! You will meet so many nice and caring people here! :)

[nesielheum]

Hello! Diagnosed this week with scalp P and glad to find this site. I suspect I've also got PA because of fingernail ridges and finger joint pain. So much to learn, I'm sure I'll check in regularly. Thanks for being here. JeanHello Jean,
Welcome to the NPF message boards. Much as others told you, there is a lot to learn about this disease and even though most of the people that visit these message boards are kind and caring, we are also mere humans and full of opinions that are not always accurate. The NPF offers a great deal of reading material (http://www.psoriasis.org/publications/booklets/) and all sorts of fact based information regarding Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis on the psoriasis.org (http://www.psoriasis.org/about/) webpages. All this information can be overwhelming, but education, and understanding will help you to better understand the disease that we are all dealing with.
Welcome!

[mamaooch]

Welcome Jean and Daytonflyer!
This is the place! There are a lot of supportive and wonderful people on this board.

Have a wonderful day!
Cindy

[baldwin123]

Welcome to the boards!
Jen

[TrueBlue]

I've started the Olux regimen. Got some samples of zinc shampoo and tar gel shampoo and some Derma-Smoothe topical oil. I'm cutting way back on alcohol and caffeine and am going to reasses my diet. So hopefully I'll see some improvement in the scalp p.

I will find a rheumy to get the possible pa checked out. I was going to let that ride until you encouraged me to act soon. Maybe I should ask the members here if any one knows a good rheumy in Seatle area?

Thanks again. I'm reading lots of posts and articles too. Wish I understood all that I've read - one day.................. J

[cjg]

Welcome! I feel ya on the scalp P. Had it since I was 7, am now 41.