Psoriasis Club Newsletter

April 2020

Welcome to your April newsletter, Sadly we are in the midst of the terrible covid-19 virus which has caused the world to come to a standstill
It's changing the world as we knew it and is putting health services under extreme pressure and causing us as psoriasis sufferers stress at levels not thought possible a few weeks ago ...Do we continue with our treatments or stop until it goes or a vaccine is found

We have a few threads about the virus and even a light hearted look at the virus designed to make us smile click the link to see more Covid-19 aka corona virus and psoriasis .
I hope you will come in and tell us how you are managing during this difficult time

If you have a thread about your experiences what better time to come in and update your thread or if you don't have one and would like to start a thread about your treatment you can do that Here .

The off topic has been as busy as ever as we now have a games and quiz board where many of the existing games have been moved to and a few new ones added why not pop in and have a look Games and Quizzes Here

If you're a guest feel free to browse through the links here and join if you want to see more. Some off topic items may not be available for guests but all the health boards are
The forum team have been busy keeping an eye on the Club and are there for you, so if you can't find something you are looking for or if you aren't sure how to do something, we are here to help just click the link below to make contact

I'm always looking for ideas to improve the newsletter if you have a suggestion contact me or if you prefer any of the staff HERE

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New Introductions

Please look at these introductions and come and welcome the new members that have taken the trouble to write an introduction.

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Proudmary1951wrote

Hi..my name is Mary from New York. Have had psoriasis since 1980 but it got better as I got older. 2 months ago I had a horrible flare up and have eczema as well. I’m 68 and can’t believe this! Dr. gave me creams,etc. My hands cleared up with the steroid cream but had to stop for 2 weeks and it is back. Can start again this week. It’s the itch that’s driving me nuts. Any suggestions? ........... Read more here

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Members Treatments, Questions and comments

OneBigItch wrote Skilarence and Corona virus

Hi all, l've had a thought recently about my upcoming meds.
I am due to start Skillarence next month which as you know has an effect on your immune system. Will this make me more susceptible to complications from the coronavirus? more here

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Psoriasis News and other related items

Xeljanz and venous thromboembolism

Xeljanz (Tofacitinib) is sometimes precribed to treat psoriatic arthritis.
The UK have issued a drug safety update for it's use:

Quote:
Tofacitinib: New measures to minimise risk of venous thromboembolism and of serious and fatal infections.
Caution should be used in patients with known risk factors for venous thromboembolism in addition to the underlying disease. Patients older than 65 years of age are at an increased risk of serious infections and should be treated with tofacitinib only if there is no alternative treatment...... Read more here

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Q and A's with a member

Each month we choose one of our members at random to answer 10 questions, this month it was Kat *She decided 11 was better than 10

Q1: Do you have any pets ?

A1: Yes, I have 3 dogs. Riley a Saint Bernard, Rascal a corgi/heeler mix and Roxy a chihuahua/dachshund mix and 2 horses.

Q2: What one piece of advice would you give your younger self ?

A2: To take care of my health better! Getting old can be tough so it's best to be in the best shape you can when you take it on.

Q3: Your biggest achievement was.

A3: Definitely my kids!

Q4: Do you believe in aliens ?

A4: Not really although if they do exist then I've met a few.

Q5: What was you best job ?

A5: Sports/Special Events Coordinator in Alaska

Q6: Do you know the words to your national anthem ?

A6: Absolutely!

Q7: What is your favourite saying ?

A7: Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. (The legendary Dr. Seuss!)

Q8: What was life like as a child ?

A8: Wonderful! Although I love the convenience of modern technology, I'm glad that I grew up without it. Lots of time playing outside with friends and face to face conversations.

Q9: Ever been in trouble with the law ?

A9: Nope, I've always been a good girl. (or never got caught anyway.......)

Q10: Who do you miss the most ?

A10: My mom

Q11: Do you class yourself as an optimist or pessimist ?

I am pessimistically an optimist.

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If you would like to be next please send me a PM

Fred's Music Column

Neal and the Vipers: Here's a band you don't hear much of even though they have been punching out live shows for around 30 years. Neal Vitullo guitarist and Dave Howard vocalist are the original founders of what started as "Young Neal and the Vipers" in the early 1980's and are based in Rhode Island.

They are known for getting their fans up on the floor playing American roots blues, rock & roll, rockabilly, and surf. From covers of Little Wing and Hey Joe (every band has to try those) they also do a good Pipeline as well as a lot of their own stuff too these days.

They have cut a few albums, but only their latest "One Drunken Kiss" is easy to find and is a compilation of several of their original and cover songs. Don't let that put you off though as you will soon find it's one you won't want to put down, the band are tight and the vocals and guitar work very well together. It's one of those albums that will give you a good taste of American roots music and no this isn't just modern Blues, this is like I say a good mix and I bet there is at least one track in there that will prick your ears up.

It's sometimes difficult these days to find non mainstream bands and these guys have been around a long time, but only now are getting found by a wider audience. So get your headphones on, crank it up a little and go and find yourself One Drunken Kiss by Neal & The Vipers. You won't be disappointed.

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Quiz Time: 1 point for each one you get right. *This month KatT has helped again with the quiz and we would like your feedback.
Match the siblings with the band.

Siblings: Bands:

#1: LaVerne, Patty, Maxene #1 The Proclaimers

#2: Karen and Richard #2: Ace of base

#3: Charlie and Craig (Reid) #3: Oasis

#4: Vicki and Debbie (Peterson) #4: Split Enz

#5: Liam and Noel #5: The Carpenters

#6: Richard and Tim (Butler) #6: AC/DC

#7: Andrea, Sharon, Caroline, and Jim #7: The Bangles

#8: Linn, Jenny, Ulf, Jona (Berggren) #8: The Coors

#9: Malcom and Angus (Young) #9: The Andrews Sisters

#10: Tim and Neil #10: The Psychedelic Furs

Answers
Q1 goes with A9
Q2 goes with A5
Q3 goes with A1
Q4 goes with A7
Q5 goes with A3
Q6 goes with A10
Q7 goes with A8
Q8 goes with A2
Q9 goes with A6
Q10 goes with A4

So how many points did you get ?

1. Why are you reading a music column.
2. Was it really that hard ?
3. Not bad but you must brush up on your music.
4. One more and you would be in the 50%s.
5. I'm impressed 50% is good.
6. Now you're cooking.
7. Well done I doubt many will beat that.
8. I take my hat off to you, I only got 6 and I knew the answers.
9. Was that luck or web searching ?
10. You really do need to get out more. Or get in touch and I'll let you do the next one.

Show Answers

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Members recommendations: Each month I ask our members to come up with a music recommendation on a theme. This month it's Duets or Collaborations.
KatT suggested: Don't go breaking my heart by Elton John and Kiki Dee
wooleyb suggested: Dancing in The Street - David Bowie and Mick Jagger
JohnB suggested: I'll Find My Way Home by Jon and Vangelis
Turnedlight suggested: Runaway Train by Eric Clapton and Elton John
D Foster suggested: Body and Soul by Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse
Raxyl suggested: Lean on Me by Illy/Robinson
jiml suggested: Up by Olly Murs & Demi Lovato
Mrs Fred suggested: Smooth by Santana and Rob Thomas
Kat suggested: It's Five O'clock Somewhere by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett
Caroline suggested: Pastorale by Ramses Shaffy and Liesbeth List
Fred suggested: When I First Saw You by Dave Davies and Geri X

Listen on: Deezer | Spotify

Show Recommendations

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*Watch out for my new thread each month where I ask for your recommendations. I also have a thread in the Members Only boards and you are welcome to pop along and give some feedback or suggestions. Find It Here

Enjoy your music, and don't forget to tune in next month.

Johnb's Recipe Spot

Cajun Prawns #1

I had absolutely no idea what to write about this month, then Mrs John found this little gem and oh boy is it yummie.

Right down to business (Ohhhhhh I’m drooling already at the thought of this dish). Mix together ½ teaspoon of paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or a tad more if you are brave but don’t overdo it), ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper in a small bowl. Take around 300g of prawns, fresh if you can get them or cooked / thawed out frozen, do work quite nicely. De-vein them and toss in the spice mix and leave to marinade for ten minutes or so.

Roughly chop an onion and fry for three or so minutes over a medium high heat in a glug of olive oil then crush a nice fat clove of garlic into the softening onion. Cook for another minute, then add a couple of roughly chopped peppers, a green and a yellow for preference, it looks prettier and you don't rally want the sweetness of a red pepper. Continue to cook for around another five minutes or so until its all nice and golden and the veggies are tender.

If you are using precooked prawns they can go in now and just cook to heat the prawns up, they will toughen up if you cook them too much and there's nowt worse than chewy prawns.

If you are using fresh prawns then put the cooked veggies in a bowl somewhere warm and cook your prawns for a couple of minute a side. Once cooked to perfection chuck in the veggies and toss the lot together.

And so to serve.
This is most definitely best with rice and the nuttiness of brown rice compliments it perfectly. Sprinkle some chopped flat leaved parsley and a lemon wedge.

Yep. I know.
No Sprinkled Parsley.
No Lemon.
You just can't get the staff these days

We have also tried Orzo pasta (don’t ask) and it really, really doesn’t work. I’m not sure that noodles would work either.
And for a beverage? Well I am going to be somewhat controversial here but it works quite nicely a lightly chilled pale cream sherry. Yeah right I know what you thinking but it does work. Its just sherry glasses are so damned small!
Bon Appetite!

# Prawns; Prawns in this instance are small crustaceans of the genus Decapoda are around 30 – 40mm long stretched out and around 10mm across at the thick end. They are what our American cousins incorrectly in my view refer to as shrimps. And by the way I just hate the tails being left on. It just makes life hard work when eating.
For next month I am on the hunt for a good recipe for the toilet roll tubes that will be in abundance.

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Psoriasis Clubs 10th anniversary Questions and answers

Next month we will be celebrating Psoriasis Club's 10th birthday.

As many of you know if you read the newsletter Fred has a Q and A session with a member each month (see above )

Next month we will be celebrating Psoriasis Club's 10th birthday so thought we could have Q and A's about Psoriasis Club for the May edition.

So If you have any question you would like to know about psoriasis club ( i.e. How is it funded) just ask on the link below and Fred will choose 10 to answer for the next newsletter and the rest will be answered in this thread. Over to you

Members Photos

Im always pleased when members submit photos for use in the newsletter and each month our members can choose 1 image to show on the newsletter and I'm always pleased to add them This months theme is nature

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