tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post3726178580162880701..comments2024-03-11T00:36:01.585-07:00Comments on Cortisone Induced Eczema Recovery: TSW (Topical steroid withdrawal) Advice from JoshAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10528954325994743167noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-24566856157329171332013-08-14T16:38:20.916-07:002013-08-14T16:38:20.916-07:00Hi Krista,
You are most welcome, having been thro...Hi Krista,<br /><br />You are most welcome, having been through this I completely understand the journey, the emotions and the mental barriers that you face. I'm currently helping my friend's girlfriend who is at day 50 of the recovery, so I suspect you are both going through the same stuff.<br /><br />It's a terrible hardship, but keep focused on the light at the end of the tunnel. There is plenty of medical evidence to show the body heals quick if you are optimistic. In this instance, you are investing a year of recovery for a lifetime of beauty and perfect skin.... what a deal!<br /><br />Stay in touch with me, feel free to add me on Facebook or LinkedIn (or anywhere else you can find me).<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />JoshJoshua Strawczynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02891141806965021549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-23547019191618669612013-08-14T16:29:36.022-07:002013-08-14T16:29:36.022-07:00H Josh - thanks for the words of wisdom. I am in ...H Josh - thanks for the words of wisdom. I am in week 4 and nothing short of miserable. Reading about other's experiences and perspective on this monster really does help and helps to get my mind right again...what little there is left :-)<br /><br />Anyway, thanks again, and here's to being back out enjoying some patio time again soon!<br /><br />Cheers!....KristaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442664095284242563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-25685191634718617072013-06-30T17:23:08.616-07:002013-06-30T17:23:08.616-07:00Thanks for the advice! I'll see how the first ...Thanks for the advice! I'll see how the first day goes and then make my decision. <br /><br />It's really great to see that there is a large number of people out there to look on for support during this. It's probably the only way I'm going to stay sane!<br /><br />I'll be sure to keep in touch<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />AshleyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623525379422200464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-10646995604077676882013-06-30T17:14:48.584-07:002013-06-30T17:14:48.584-07:00Hi Ash,
Thanks for the message, I'm glad you...Hi Ash, <br /><br />Thanks for the message, I'm glad you did.<br /><br />You are lucky that you are a decade younger than me when you are starting, so hopefully you will rebound a bit quicker.<br /><br />Personally I would recommend pulling out of the academy, or more correctly deferring it for 12 months. I'm heavily involved in the tertiary education sector here in Melbourne and I know from experience that these sorts of places would prefer you be healthy than sick in their course.<br /><br />The side affects of cortisone withdrawl are debilitating, you will have to cut out all sport, including most movement. The first few months are very hard, you don't want to move a muscle, but once you get through it, then you're clean and clear!<br /><br />I've been helping a few people just starting out and everyone has the same problem, they don't think they can stop their life for a year. What's interesting is that when you do stop doing things and focus inwardly on yourself, you actually find a lot of good + you're xbox skill are going to get much better. Just kidding.<br /><br />Let me know how you get on pal.<br /><br />JoshAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528954325994743167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-2530649007534019952013-06-30T17:06:30.724-07:002013-06-30T17:06:30.724-07:00Hi Josh,
My name is Ashley and I'm 16 years o...Hi Josh,<br /><br />My name is Ashley and I'm 16 years old. Today is my first day of cutting out steroids and hydro-cortisone creams. This post is very informative and I intend to stick to this as much as I can. My only concerns are that I'm starting a medical academy program tomorrow (which has already been payed for, unfortunately) and I wonder if that may be an issue seeing as its so early in my recovery. Also, with school starting in September, I'm concerned that my recovery will be put at stake upon returning. I've heard many stories of children being pulled out of school and I'm curious as to whether or not you think that may be a good option for me, considering the courses I'm taking will be all college and advanced level and will probably be a major source of stress, not to mention gym classes and the like.<br /><br />Thanks for the great post!<br /><br />AshleyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623525379422200464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-32391223665366630582013-04-17T22:48:27.097-07:002013-04-17T22:48:27.097-07:00Hey Geoff,
Thanks for the update mate, I'm so...Hey Geoff,<br /><br />Thanks for the update mate, I'm so glad to hear you going through the recovery stages, you are getting closer for sure.<br /><br />Everything you have described sounds familiar, I remember all too well the pain and suffering you are talking about and the overwhelming desire to do something fun. Just got to remember to chill and take it all in.<br /><br />I'm wishing you all the best buddy.<br /><br />JoshJoshua Strawczynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02891141806965021549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-44265810536773277612013-04-17T15:47:37.488-07:002013-04-17T15:47:37.488-07:00Hello all, this is Geoff, posting on SarahZ's ...Hello all, this is Geoff, posting on SarahZ's blogspot.<br />A bit of an update. I am on about day 55 and look quite a bit better at the moment. Red is mainly on face, neck and arms. Shortly after those day 36 pictures, I turned over all red on chest back and belly but have since then had much of the red leave the back and chest, leaving dry patches of flakey bumps on the back. Wow, I had no idea what pain and suffering were all about until this. I will have a couple of days of feeling pretty good followed by just being smashed with burning and itch. I have also noticed that I don't sweat in the afflicted areas and once I get hot, I get to feeling pretty bad. It is spring here and I have been getting lots of sun. I try to keep the sun off my neck and arms for more than 10 minutes at a time or so. My face however gets probably more than it should. I weare large hats and wrap a cotton cloth about my neck but think that I have sunburnt my cheeks and forehead a time or two. My family has been the greatest. They tell me to keep on and get this behind me and that they are fine, but I know that it is very strange to have me down and out of commision for days at a time. I am normally very active and that is what I am missing the most. A good run or an hour in the gym with some heavy weights is really sounding good but if I do much over a slow walk it seems to make me turn bright red and itchy. It is so good to know that there are others out there who have been thru this before me and have come out of it well. I thank you all for the encouragement and can't tell you how much it means when you find yourself thinking, "it's been weeks since I felt good, how long can this go on?" I wish I had some good news for fellow sufferer's but I must warn you that there are days like this that you just have to get thru. Blessings to you all and may your healing come fast and sure. Geoff SarahZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848104380274247158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-5954265325493349232013-04-02T19:46:05.119-07:002013-04-02T19:46:05.119-07:00Thanks Louise, everything is continuing to improve...Thanks Louise, everything is continuing to improve, no doubt helped along by the amazing support I have received from people like yourself.<br /><br />Lots of love & positive vibes.<br /><br />xxJoshua Strawczynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02891141806965021549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-65023995168553615482013-04-02T19:45:05.580-07:002013-04-02T19:45:05.580-07:00Thanks Miss Kitty, we really appreciate your messa...Thanks Miss Kitty, we really appreciate your message of support. <br /><br />Please keep writing us, we love the comments.Joshua Strawczynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02891141806965021549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-19179567776201645562013-03-29T15:46:01.739-07:002013-03-29T15:46:01.739-07:00Geoff, thanks for being brave and posting the phot...Geoff, thanks for being brave and posting the photos. It's clear to see why they call it red skin syndrome.<br /><br />I am 16 months into withdrawals and promise you that it will get better. I wish you all the best with your healing.<br /><br />Josh, you are a good friend to those suffering. TSW gives us empathy and makes us better people for it. It the one good thing that comes from all this. Great job mate. XLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15469340247407868766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-6728886610114207602013-03-29T04:07:51.636-07:002013-03-29T04:07:51.636-07:00Great blog, brill post and much love and healing t...Great blog, brill post and much love and healing to Geoff and Josh xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-33639393336119900692013-03-29T02:54:13.526-07:002013-03-29T02:54:13.526-07:00Geoff, I am so so sorry you have to suffer this, b...Geoff, I am so so sorry you have to suffer this, but it really does and will get better. Josh has some really great advice, and so hope it helps you get through. <br /><br />Good luck. kelouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032334038924588131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-79818534446823989142013-03-28T21:05:50.182-07:002013-03-28T21:05:50.182-07:00Thanks gorgeous girl.
xxThanks gorgeous girl.<br /><br />xxJoshua Strawczynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02891141806965021549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-42659922244614611412013-03-28T20:16:04.965-07:002013-03-28T20:16:04.965-07:00JOSH YOU'RE THE BEST EVER!JOSH YOU'RE THE BEST EVER! <br />Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473632498307302359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274703746592254875.post-63687811314938608542013-03-28T20:13:46.524-07:002013-03-28T20:13:46.524-07:00Hi Geoff, Really, this is a bloody nightmare, and ...Hi Geoff, Really, this is a bloody nightmare, and I know your skin well as my partner Jake went through TSW last year.<br /><br />my blog www.eczemahealing.blogspot.com.au<br /><br />I just wanted to say that although it seems that this will never end, it does, well and truly, for ever (if you look after yourself).<br /><br />Jake is healed, and now does not use anything on his skin, no moisturiser, oils, anything. <br />He sleeps naked now (this is the first time he has ever done that with no oil/grease/cream on him).<br />His skin is smooth, normal.<br />We still keep going with a great diet, no gluten, dairy and only natural sugar... and as Josh said, we also take Cod Liver Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, also Glutamine tablets (which heals and protects the gut against anything bad you may eat, or anything that may irritate the body) also Magnesium powder for healthy cells, Vit B & C.<br /><br />I Promise that this will be over, and you'll look back and remember it as a life changing positive experience. <br /><br />Good Luck,<br />Libby<br /><br />Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473632498307302359noreply@blogger.com