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Ryan Brooks2 Ryan Brooks2 Newcomer
4 messages
joined Jun 2007
#1241 ·
I was just wondering if there are any girls on this forum dealing with the same thing I am—you know, psoriasis—maybe someone in her twenties living around Seattle... or if anyone happens to know if there are any local support groups or meetups for people with psoriasis out in the Pacific Northwest area!
Chris Morgan67 Chris Morgan67 Member
49 messages
joined Jul 2007
#1242 ·
Ryan Brooks2 said:Are there any women on this forum dealing with psoriasis too? Ideally someone in her twenties from the Chicago area... or does anyone know if there's a support group or meetup for people with psoriasis in Chicago?

Well, count me in.😁 Is this some kind of dating ad?

Don't worry about finding a partner. Most people I know with psoriasis are in happy relationships or married; it doesn't seem to be an issue when it comes to dating...👍

There isn't really a specific meetup group in Chicago...
Nicole James Nicole James Regular
313 messages
joined Dec 2010
#1243 ·
Maybe we should all get together at Mount Rainier before the ski season kicks off... just so we can collectively demand some accountability from Bloomberg regarding that artificial snow situation. 😍
Robert Clark2 Robert Clark2 Active Member
121 messages
joined Apr 2008
#1244 ·
So I finally started dipping myself in the Atlantic. I definitely caught some stares when I climbed out of the water—mostly because the salt was making my skin look pretty red and irritated—but hey, I survived! Honestly, I should’ve started sooner, but the heatwave was just too intense to deal with. Being in the water felt amazing, though. Once I dry off, the salt starts to sting, but it’s worth it. I’m going back tomorrow, and every single day after that, at least until my schedule gets too packed up with set appointments.
Applying lotion is only an option once I get home and hop in the shower, then I'll just head out into the shade under an olive tree.
Mark Fox44 Mark Fox44 Member
17 messages
joined Jan 2008
#1245 ·
God bless, everyone! I’m checking back in after spending a few days down at the coast, just before I head back out to the beach again. I noticed there’s been some humor floating around this thread lately, and thank God for that—it’s a nice break from all the constant gloom and endless arguing. It seems like things went quiet for a couple of days, and it looks like some folks have vanished entirely; I can only assume they’ve finally been Healed! Speaking of which, I decided to take the plunge and ordered that miracle ointment everyone is talking about. When everyone else is doing it, why shouldn't I? I've started applying it, and well, I'm currently on my third night. So far, I don't have much to report, other than the fact that it’s incredibly itchy. I really hope to provide you all with some objective feedback once enough time has passed, and ideally, I'd love for that feedback to be positive. I've always been a bit hesitant to go on about products I haven't personally tested, so I figured it was best to just try it on myself. It isn't exactly cheap, but considering how much I've spent on various attempts in the past, I figure it’s worth the investment if it provides even a little bit of relief. Cheers, everyone! I'll check back in a few days—hopefully, by then, my skin might actually be looking a bit better! Bye!
Carol Harris3 Carol Harris3 Newcomer
1 message
joined May 2008
#1246 ·
I am currently awaiting your results, and once my annual vacation concludes, I shall determine whether or not I will proceed with placing my order...☕
copperviper102 copperviper102 Member
38 messages
joined May 2007
#1247 ·
Alright, here I am again with another update. Here’s the deal after 31 days of using this ointment. I’ve completely stopped applying it to my head and 👍 my chest, so now I’m just sticking to the lower regions—and honestly, I’m only hitting the scrotum because, well, my pride is on the line 🙏 . Nothing has flared back up on my head since I quit treating that first section (that one patch above my forehead plus my ears), though I did stop treating those other two spots yesterday. Maybe I could have quit sooner, but I was a little paranoid because it’s hard to tell if my skin is actually okay just by looking at the color. The weird thing is the skin stays a pale red after I wash it, but then by nighttime, after wearing body lotion all day, that redness seems to chill out a bit, so I wasn't totally sure if the issue was actually resolved or not. To be honest, even now I’m not 100% certain, but since I’ve been using this stuff for quite a while, I’m hoping for the best. My eyelid was also looking a bit red, turning almost dark toward the end, but once I started using regular body lotion, the natural color came back pretty quickly. I don't know how much longer I'll keep applying it down there either, but it feels redder than anything else I've dealt with, so I'll stick with it a bit longer. I have to admit, the constant application and the morning scrubbing is getting old 😬. Don't get me wrong—if everything works out like I'm planning, I won't regret a thing, but applying this junk, let alone washing it off, is definitely not "fun," and I certainly won't miss it once I'm done for good. So now, I guess I just cross my fingers and hope this lasts, because if it turns out like what happened to Michael Ramos3's dad (who dealt with it for 7 years), then we're really in trouble. I don't really know what else to tell you guys, so if you have any questions, just throw them my way 🙂
Peace to everyone, and I really hope you all get even better results than I do and that this monster doesn't come back to haunt any of us...👍
Michael Ramos3 Michael Ramos3 Active Member
196 messages
joined Apr 2007
#1248 ·
copperviper102 said:Here’s my latest update. This is where things stand after 31 days on the ointment. I stopped applying it to my head completely and my chest 👍 so now I'm just doing the lower areas (specifically the groin, because let's be real, my pride is on the line 🙏). Nothing has regrown on my head since I stopped treating the first section—that patch above my forehead plus the ears—and I finished the other two patches yesterday. Honestly, I could have stopped sooner, but I was nervous about whether my skin actually looked okay. The thing is, the skin stays a pale red after using it and washing up, but then by nighttime after wearing body lotion all day, the redness settles down, so I couldn't tell if it was truly healed or just masked. I'm still not 100% sure, but I've been at this long enough that I'm hoping for the best. My eyelid was looking pretty dark and irritated when I was finishing up, but the color returned to normal quickly once I switched back to regular lotion. I don't know how much longer I'll stick to the lower areas, but they seem redder than everything else, so I'll push through a bit more. Not going to lie, the constant application and the morning scrubbing is getting old 😬 Don't get me wrong, if this works like it's supposed to, I won't regret it, but the application process—especially cleaning it off—is no fun. I definitely won't miss it when I'm done. Now I'm just crossing my fingers that this lasts. If it turns out like Michael Ramos3's dad (7 years), we're in trouble. I don't know what else to say, so if you guys have questions, hit me up.....🙂
Best to everyone. I hope you all get even better results than I did and that this monster doesn't come back for any of us....👍

All I can add is that I thank God for helping yet another man.
Every good thing comes from God, so the ointment itself doesn't matter.
We just witness His mercy to others every day, proving that miracles happen through His name.

Once the psoriasis patches disappear, a fresh reddish layer of skin appears. Since the ointment is black, this new skin often looks darker too. But once you stop the ointment and go back to regular lotion, sun exposure, and normal routine, that new skin quickly blends in with the rest of your body until it looks totally normal and unnoticeable.

I asked the other members to share how long their clear skin lasted (regardless of the treatment used) and if it ever became completely clear like yours is now. That way, based on your future updates (which I hope you'll keep providing), we can compare the effectiveness of this ointment against other therapies.

I also hope you've shown the rest of the community that this stuff actually does something and that you survived the process.
Now we just wait for your long-term confirmation that the psoriasis hasn't returned. If all goes well, thank God, we'll see that soon.

Wishing you and your loved ones nothing but the best.

Hey
Robert Clark2 Robert Clark2 Active Member
121 messages
joined Apr 2008
#1249 ·
Don't go splitting the forum between people using your ointment and those who aren't—it’s just not fair. You found the best, cheapest marketing right here for what we might call your "revolutionary" salve. Will time prove it works?
I can't quote all your posts, but I'll try to paraphrase them.
Honestly, I'm not sure who to thank anymore: you, God, or just pure luck regarding how this stuff works, since its actual mechanism remains a mystery for now.
Are you ready to face a courtroom if this ointment causes unwanted side effects down the road? Then again, since nobody actually knows who you are, you can say whatever you want when there's no author signature attached.
You keep insisting it didn't help your father for seven years, but that doesn't mean it won't work for everyone else.
I noticed a detail related to a post I wrote to Charles Chavez regarding keeping a journal for his son's illness. Sure, journaling is good, but neither you nor your father seem to be doing it, despite how many customers and how much ointment you've sold by now. A journal could be pretty awkward evidence in court if this turns out to be quack medicine.

Moderators, since you've allowed Michael Ramos3 to advertise here outside of the usual rules, why not let him post his full details too—like a unique ID, phone number, or email?Or, he can sell his ointment without the commentary, making sure to leave the forum members who haven't bought it alone.

Best regards to everyone on the forum.
rapidpanther41 rapidpanther41 Member
47 messages
joined Jun 2007
#1250 ·
Robert Clark2, I am totally with you on this—there really ought to be some level of accountability for what people are peddling, especially when they’re selling something that's supposed to act as a remedy. Look, I get it, Michael Ramos3 isn't exactly keen on handing over the full ingredient list for his medical concoction because of "commercial interests" or whatever—we've all heard that one before—but he should at least provide the basics
like the manufacturer's name and their office address, just like he's perfectly happy to provide the price tag
A Anonymous Veteran
3.6K messages
joined May 2005
#1251 ·
I’ve been lurking on this forum for quite a while now, so I figured it was finally time to jump in and share my take on Healed and people like him—basically, those who profit from the misfortune of others.
It’s honestly bold how shameless he is, even going so far as to bring the Lord into his rhetoric. It’s pretty clear he has no fear of God; if he were actually a believer, he’d know exactly what kind of reckoning awaits someone spreading such lies and delusions. 👎
urbangull urbangull Member
22 messages
joined Feb 2007
#1252 ·
If Mister Michael Ramos3 is going to invoke the Lord's name so frequently and claim such deep devotion, he really ought to provide the formula for his ointment; after all, God helps people by healing their wounds, rather than running some commercial enterprise or business scheme.
Greetings, everyone.
silentheron25 silentheron25 Newcomer
5 messages
joined May 2007
#1253 ·
So, I’ve been using this ointment for over 30 days now, and honestly, I can't call it a success. I’m a believer in God, but clearly, this hasn't lived up to my expectations, unfortunately.
Sophia Campbell73 Sophia Campbell73 Member
36 messages
joined Jun 2007
#1254 ·
silentheron25 said:So, I've been using this ointment for over 30 days now, and honestly? Not seeing much of a win here. Look, I'm a believer—I trust in God—but clearly, this stuff hasn't lived up to the hype I was hoping for. Total letdown, unfortunately.

But what are we actually looking at in terms of results? Did anyone actually see patches clear up at all?
How long have you guys been dealing with psoriasis, and how widespread is it for you?
Best,
Michael Ramos3 Michael Ramos3 Active Member
196 messages
joined Apr 2007
#1255 ·
silentheron25 said:Look, I've been using this ointment for over 30 days and I can't call it a success. I'm a believer in God, but clearly, this didn't live up to my expectations, unfortunately.

Well, don't expect the same speed as "dragon1000." Read through all my posts from the start; I clearly stated that the first visible results show up after about 20 days. No one gets an identical healing process. You can't expect someone with, say, a patch covering their entire back to have it vanish in a month.
I don't know why you got the impression that there has to be a total success within 30 days—I never said that.
Based on your reports, my takeaway is that you have certain spots that have cleared up completely, while other areas are still bothering you—spots that have faded significantly but aren't clear yet.
We saw how "sunce cacino" dealt with itching after just a few days (which probably signals faster clearing), whereas dragon almost didn't feel any itching at all.
There are over 700 known subtypes of psoriasis. Let's assume there are 700 different ways for the psoriasis to clear up using the same product, so don't expect the same path as everyone else.
Stick with it a bit longer and stay persistent. You're close to the end. Write up a detailed report so we know exactly where you stand.

Best wishes and blessings from the Lord to you.
Gregory Mendoza3 Gregory Mendoza3 Active Member
79 messages
joined May 2007
#1256 ·
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons; freely you have received, freely give (Matthew 10:8)

Look, I really need to give you guys the full rundown on what’s been going down over the last month.

I wanted to write sooner, honestly, but I was totally out of commission for twenty days and then I got slammed with a mountain of catch-up work, plus I needed some time to actually dig through all the posts from while I was gone.

Thank God, I’m doing alright!

I'm sure you all saw my photos—you saw just how much my psoriasis flared up from being almost completely clear to this mess in only about six weeks...

A lot of you were giving me well-meaning advice to get to a doctor immediately... some of you even thought I was dealing with erythrodermic psoriasis...

Thank God it wasn't erythrodermic; it's actually a follicular type of psoriasis, which is super rare, and when combined with the vulgaris kind, it can just explode all over your body... but we'll get into that later...

Even after all your warnings, I decided to take a gamble and see if this ointment from Healed would actually work. So, I headed down to New York City, met him in person, and met his father too (who’s actually the one who formulated the stuff and used it himself to clear up his own external psoriasis symptoms), and I met his lovely family—his mom, his wife, and his two absolute gems of kids.

His dad gave me the specific instructions on how to apply the ointment, the right way to rub it in, and how to wash it off (he even told me I could put it all over my body). They even showed me the lab reports from the Torlak Institute proving the ointment doesn't contain any heavy metals and is totally fine bacteriologically.

Still, despite being told I could go all over, I only applied it to my arms, legs, and backside, mostly because I figured some part of my skin needs to breathe, and since the ointment seals everything in, that seemed like the logical move.

I applied it for four nights straight, and every single day my skin felt worse—it was incredibly dry and cracked, even with me using Omega-3 body milk... but I have to admit, the patches were starting to fade!

On the fifth day at work, I started feeling this weird tingling in my tongue, and then my lips followed suit...
Then my head started tingling, and I felt like I couldn't breathe. The symptoms eased up enough for me to finish my shift, but once I got home for lunch, everything came crashing back even harder—intense dizziness and total suffocation. My wife rushed me to the ER, they moved me to the urgent care center, and then sent me straight to neurology. To them, it looked like neurological issues, and they seriously thought I was having a stroke, especially since I lost my ability to speak and couldn't even remember where I was born or where I worked. It is a terrifying sensation—you are fully conscious and aware, but you don't know your own birthdate and you can't find the words for basic things... it's horrific. At neurology, they ran a CT scan and everything came back clean. They gave me some meds and injections and sent me home... obviously, that was the moment I stopped using the ointment.

The next day, the whole nightmare started all over again... and the choking feeling was even worse... they finally realize it's either poisoning or a massive allergic reaction, so they start pumping me with Urbazone, Nyripana, Sinalar, Besedina... then they send me to dermatology... and the cycle continues every single day, the head tingling gets more intense, so they hook me up to neurology again. I ended up paying for an MRI myself because waiting for a spot at a public hospital would have taken like a year, and everything there was okay...

Finally, they sent me to an allergist, who realizes this is either a severe allergy or a serious systemic disease. He starts digging into everything I did before the first symptoms popped up... and he hits the nail on the head: it was the ointment. Apparently, the allergens built up in my system, specifically in my brain, because the smell of the ointment was so incredibly strong that I must have inhaled a huge amount of it. He sent me to the allergy institute at the major medical center here, where I stayed for a few days for testing. The results just came back, and they confirmed I reacted to the resins in the ointment, though they aren't 100% sure if it's an allergy or actual poisoning (though they think allergy is more likely). Once the symptoms cleared, they moved me back to dermatology to treat the psoriasis patches and keep a close eye on me to make sure the allergy doesn't come roaring back.

Right out of the gate, they were slathering me in these creams that were way stronger than some basic Vaseline 😬 and pumping me full of antibiotics... which actually cleared up most of those spotty patches. I made a deal with him, basically demanding that after ten days I could head back to work and home while keeping up the treatment with regular checkups... so they put me on 10 mg Accutane and salicylic acid every other day, plus daily moisturizing with Eucerin and 3% urea. I’ve been on the Accutane for seven days now and I’m already rocking short sleeves 😎 because the spots are barely visible, though I still have these big patches (just patches, mind you) on my butt and calves. I went swimming at Lake Tahoe this week and nobody really gave me a second look, except for this one guy who asked if the marks were burns because he wanted to pitch me some honeycombs and St. John's Wort 🙂

I tossed the bedding, even called in a crew for a deep clean of the mattress... but honestly, I’ll probably just dump the whole thing because even now, after all this time, it still smells a bit like tarry ointment.

My take:

Watch what you're putting on your body... all those natural remedies, teas, salves, and ointments can either save your life or end it, just as much as the industrial drugs can!

Just because something is "natural" doesn't mean it's safe!

Don't mess around, because there are things out there that, if they don't kill you, might actually help!

What works for one person might not work for another—in fact, it might do the exact opposite!

If it's an allergic reaction, it could be triggered by anything, even water; but if it's poisoning, that's a whole different story.

I don't hold a grudge against Healed for anything! I assume his ointments have helped plenty of people... besides, I was the one who wanted to try them. I'm not telling you to use his stuff, and I'm not telling you not to... that's your call to make.

The only thing I think he was obligated to do was keep me posted on what was happening with me, since he was checking in and contacting me pretty much every other day. Plus, he's offered any kind of help if I need it.

May the Lord God bless and protect you all, and grant you healing, because He is the only true physician of the soul and the body!!!

Thanks everyone for the advice and for looking out for me.

Wishing you all the best, you and your families (including Healed, obviously)

Yours,

Gregory Mendoza3
Gregory Mendoza3 Gregory Mendoza3 Active Member
79 messages
joined May 2007
#1257 ·
😍 Man, I finally figured out a routine where I get my daily dose of Vitamin D by hitting the sun every single morning or evening instead of baking in the midday heat

Plus, I already went ahead and booked three weeks down at the coast for September 😎
Gregory Mendoza3 Gregory Mendoza3 Active Member
79 messages
joined May 2007
#1258 ·
Hey, Robert Clark2—forgive me if I veer off on a tangent here, but I’ve gotta say something totally unrelated to our endless struggle with psoriasis:

MAN, I HAVE MISSED YOU GUYS SO MUCH! 😬

Honestly, I wish this damn disease would just hit us all at once so we could finally settle the score and go hang out together at some beach resort in Florida instead. 😉
Gregory Mendoza3 Gregory Mendoza3 Active Member
79 messages
joined May 2007
#1259 ·
The only reason I’m still hanging out here with you people is because I can thank the Lord God for it, honestly, and also for everyone who actually bothered to pray for me, plus all those prayers I heard being read at Studenica, Town, Raška, and over the bridges in Stjenik near Saint John of Stjenik and all those other holy martyrs...🙏
Elizabeth Lee49 Elizabeth Lee49 Member
42 messages
joined May 2007
#1260 ·
I really want to congratulate Octo for having the guts and being so honest about sharing his terrifying but true story regarding his battle with psoriasis. To a lot of people, he could be a real role model... though I think the main takeaway should be that while the road is incredibly tough, it's definitely manageable. I wish Josh nothing but the best. His courage might just be the spark someone needs to keep pushing forward with their own life.
Hey everyone on the forum. Wishing you all the very best!!!!!!!!!!!

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