I took today off from work. I had a mid-morning appointment with my allergist, Dr. Stone, and I have loads of paid time off I can use. My appointment was just a follow up to check on my progress with the Dupixent injections. I was so excited to show him how great my skin looks! These shots have been a total game changer for my severe eczema. The skin on my ankles and feet hasn't been this clear (and itch free) in over 20 years!
I don't care about the lingering redness one bit, though. The skin is smooth, cool, and soft. It's not broken and bleeding from scratching anymore, and the terrible itching has stopped pretty much completely. I can't begin to tell you how much this has improved my quality of life!
Bless the doctor for being persistent in getting my insurance to cover the cost for this medicine. I'm beyond grateful.
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Well done.
Very happy for you! What a relief it must be. -Jenn
I had that exact condition for years when I was a teenager, so I do understand the misery and pain and broken skin and intense itch.
They had just started using cortisone and I was my doctor's trial patient. The excitement after just a couple of days when my skin looked like yours! I remember how thrilled he was. I slept for the first time in years. I'm so happy for you to have found a good medication. Yes, a total life changer! Go you!
Congrats on the new feet!
So great! Enjoy your healthy skin!
YAY medical science!
That must be such a relief - both physically and mentally, knowing your insurance covers the injections.
As you know, I was suffering with eczema as a kid, and well remember how my constant itch and horrible looking hands and feet made me go crazy (apart from wanting to hide because I felt so repulsive).
That is such a good result. You must feel like a new person.
I'm so glad it has helped!
I feel that I should not make any comment upon your feet just in case keke621 is watching ready to pass judgement on the appropriateness of my remark. However, I will risk saying that I am very pleased that the Dupixent injections have made a big difference. That old itchiness must be maddening.
This is wonderful news.
This is good to read. I simply cannot imagine the agony of constant itching.
I'm so glad for you, Jennifer. What a relief!
I am so happy for you!
I cannot imagine the torment of constant itching and burning. I am glad you found something that works.
That's amazing!
Wonderful news!!!
Good to hear that the meds have worked. There's nothing worse than having a constant niggling problem.
good news indeed !
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