2017 Update

Hey,

First update this year.

Been slipping recently with my updates schedule. In all honesty, I have not had the energy or have been in the right frame of mind to keep the blog going.

So with that in mind I'll just dive right in I guess...

A lot has happened since my last post. A LOT.

The last few months have been horrendous. Been doing a lot better over the last few days with some more "good" skin days over the last couple of weeks coming too. Now, I'm not healed. Still not out the woods yet. Just been feeling and looking more normal lately.

Will fire up some obligatory bullet points with the key points/subjects that has occurred over the last wee while.

• Stopped the Immunosuppressant Cyclosporine on the 8th of February

•  Admitted to A&E at the Hospital on the 28th of February (Suspected skin infection but perhaps a TSW "mega" flare? )  

• Moved out of flat/apartment on the 28th of February because of dampness/water damage

• Extended leave of absence from work since late February 

• Passed three years TSW on March the 3rd

Moving out of my flat has been a key factor with my recent turn around. I think with my immune system having been so weak along with the lovely open sores that comes with TSW the toxic mold/dampness was contributing towards my slow healing and symptoms. Honestly, dampness and household mold aren't a joke!. It's a legit problem. Do some research of your own to find out more!. Very scary stuff indeed.

Now, I know my good fortune skin wise of late could have many factors for it being more consistent. Perhaps the much talked about anniversary flare was one?. Perhaps stopping the Cyclosporine and going through a rebound effect was another factor?. Or perhaps a cleaner environment to live in was also a huge step towards better days?. Maybe all three factors have contributed?.

Who knows?. One can only speculate with the weird goings on that Topical Steroid Withdrawal brings to its victim.

All I know is that I seem to be having less severe symptoms compared to the past. Not perfect by any means yet. Just less severe. I'll take that any day over what the last few months have gave me any day.

Done a cheeky video update post as always too.

Added some images below to show my progress.

Last night spent in old home 27/02/17

09/03/17

15/03/17

18/03/17

31/03/17

From the start of April my skin has been up & down. But glad to report it's been more up. Enjoying this time of comfort. Can't wait for the day that I fill you in on when I am 100% finished with this beast. 

So now you know what's been happening. How have you been doing?. What's been happening at your end?.

Thanks for taking the time to catch up.

Speak to you soon

Gary