Poseidon for psoriasis?
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prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
Haven't heard any reports on it yet. I'm curious my self what with all the clearer skin feedback we've been seeing.
workin2005
NIMBUS NUTRITION Co Founder
Anyone with psoriasis using Poseidon?
I'm curious if it helps
I would be very interested in hearing more about this as well. I'm not very familiar with psoriasis, other than what I've read on line. I would say Poseidon certainly has the potential to help someone with this condition...especially if they only suffer from mild psoriasis. :think:
Does anyone reading this have this condition?
Workin
ltyson
New member
My wife has it. It runs in severity spurts for her and doctors really have no idea on how to help. There are things that make it slightly better from cortisone(sp?) shots when real sever to medicated creams at other times. Most of the time it is fairly mild.
I was planning on ordering Poseiden for myself for my next phase of training but hearing this now makes it even more relevant and I will have to buy double now to see if it gives her any relief. About 4 weeks ago she started another sever phase of it almost overnight. Very odd as there was no change in her diet, her normal routine, or anything else.
I have been trying to try things with her diet and such but nothing is working. I am going to place an order by the start of next week and will reply back with any news. Even if it gives here a little help that is more then anything is doing now.
ltyson
I was planning on ordering Poseiden for myself for my next phase of training but hearing this now makes it even more relevant and I will have to buy double now to see if it gives her any relief. About 4 weeks ago she started another sever phase of it almost overnight. Very odd as there was no change in her diet, her normal routine, or anything else.
I have been trying to try things with her diet and such but nothing is working. I am going to place an order by the start of next week and will reply back with any news. Even if it gives here a little help that is more then anything is doing now.
ltyson
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
Great Ityson, keep us informed on how this goes with the wife. I hope it can benefit her greatly my friend, along with your training goals.
workin2005
NIMBUS NUTRITION Co Founder
Please keep us informed ltyson. I hope it will bring her some relief. Thanks for posting and for your willingness to share your wifes experience.
Workin
ltyson
New member
snip....... your willingness to share your wifes experience.
Workin
No problem. I am looking forward to trying it not only with her but also for myself in my next phase of training coming up.
Heck if I like it, I'll share my wife with you guys not only her experience :woohoo: . Scratch that thought.... you might charge me more if I let you sleep with her. Believe me, I've been with her for 15 years and she isn't that good :run: /
ltyson
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
Lol, just let us know what she notices off of Poseidon, that'll do.
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
Naa, some women just don't like computers.
ltyson
New member
:lol: Just need to keep her away from this forum is all
. It's probably just me..... I am sure the other guys she sleeps with like her just fine :chick: .Quick update - the Poseidon should be at my door today if all goes right. Will get her started on it right away and give you all some feedback. I imagine it will take a good number of days for it to start to show any effects if at all but I will let you know.
ltyson
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
:lol: Just need to keep her away from this forum is all
Quick update - the Poseidon should be at my door today if all goes right. Will get her started on it right away and give you all some feedback. I imagine it will take a good number of days for it to start to show any effects if at all but I will let you know.
ltyson
Can't wait to hear your feedback ltyson.... we are tuned in.
workin2005
NIMBUS NUTRITION Co Founder
:lol: Just need to keep her away from this forum is all
Quick update - the Poseidon should be at my door today if all goes right. Will get her started on it right away and give you all some feedback. I imagine it will take a good number of days for it to start to show any effects if at all but I will let you know.
ltyson
Looking forward to your feedback ltyson!
Workin
ltyson
New member
Well great news, the Poseidon showed up late yesterday (got to love the one day shipping from NP). As soon as it arrived I of course had to open it and try my first dose- no niacin flush- mixed it with an ON chocolate protein shake made with skim milk. Could taste a slight change in the flavor of the drink but not too bad. (I am very picky about how things taste).
Wife was working last night so her first dose was this morning. She has a small glass of Nestle Quik each morning so she mixed it with that and says she was okay with it. She also did not notice any niacin flush.
She took another serving in the afternoon and last one will be before bed. She'll keep this dosing for a while and as time passes we can add another dose or 2 depending on how things go. She is tall (just under 5'10") and weighs 125-130lbs so I am thinking 3 doses is a good start.
I will also start with 3 and go up from there over time.
Hopefully everyone had a good Easter. More feedback to follow.
ltyson
Wife was working last night so her first dose was this morning. She has a small glass of Nestle Quik each morning so she mixed it with that and says she was okay with it. She also did not notice any niacin flush.
She took another serving in the afternoon and last one will be before bed. She'll keep this dosing for a while and as time passes we can add another dose or 2 depending on how things go. She is tall (just under 5'10") and weighs 125-130lbs so I am thinking 3 doses is a good start.
I will also start with 3 and go up from there over time.
Hopefully everyone had a good Easter. More feedback to follow.
ltyson
workin2005
NIMBUS NUTRITION Co Founder
Sounds like a good start for you and your wife. Keep us posted on your results. Happy Easter!
Workin
Jayhawkk
Legend
I have a spot near my elbow that even with costly lotions and creams won't go away. It cleared up after on Poseidon for several weeks but I know that it sometimes clears up on its own out of nowhere.
I'm going to stop taking poseidon and see if it comes back. If it does i'll take pics of it and start poseidon and take weekly pics to see if it clears up again. Hardly scientific but it'll be all the proof I personally need
I'm going to stop taking poseidon and see if it comes back. If it does i'll take pics of it and start poseidon and take weekly pics to see if it clears up again. Hardly scientific but it'll be all the proof I personally need
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
That'd be mighty nice of you to do jay. Your our official skin test monkey.
workin2005
NIMBUS NUTRITION Co Founder
I have a spot near my elbow that even with costly lotions and creams won't go away. It cleared up after on Poseidon for several weeks but I know that it sometimes clears up on its own out of nowhere.
I'm going to stop taking poseidon and see if it comes back. If it does i'll take pics of it and start poseidon and take weekly pics to see if it clears up again. Hardly scientific but it'll be all the proof I personally need
Thanks Jayhawkk!
Workin
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
LOL, regardless let's hear what you come back with.
ltyson
New member
Was away last night so was not able to log in but here is the latest:
Wife is taking 3 servings a day. Yesterday she noticed her face felt hot and flushed after she dosed here afternoon serving. The night serving and the serving this morning also gave her the same feeling but not as extreme as the first time.
I assume it is the famous niacin flush. She started on 4/8 so this is her 4th day. Seems a little odd for the flush to start so many days after. I would of expected it right from the start and then taper off. I also find it odd that it is only her face and no other body part that gets the feeling. Interesting.
No real change in the psoriasis but I did not expect any changes for at least 2 weeks if not more. I will keep posting every other day or so as things change to keep everyone up to speed.
ltyson
Wife is taking 3 servings a day. Yesterday she noticed her face felt hot and flushed after she dosed here afternoon serving. The night serving and the serving this morning also gave her the same feeling but not as extreme as the first time.
I assume it is the famous niacin flush. She started on 4/8 so this is her 4th day. Seems a little odd for the flush to start so many days after. I would of expected it right from the start and then taper off. I also find it odd that it is only her face and no other body part that gets the feeling. Interesting.
No real change in the psoriasis but I did not expect any changes for at least 2 weeks if not more. I will keep posting every other day or so as things change to keep everyone up to speed.
ltyson
workin2005
NIMBUS NUTRITION Co Founder
Thanks for posting the update ltyson! Many factors can come into play as to whether one experiences a flush or not. The amount of water consumed, diet in the past 24 hours, bowel movements, etc...
Generally speaking though, the longer your on Poseidon, the less frequent you will experience a niacin flush.
Looking forward to your updates! :thumbsup:
Workin
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
Good update Ityson, the flushes for some seem to come later on. I know I didn't get my first good one until the second day with Poseidon, either way just rest assure that it's working.
ltyson
New member
Thanks for the feedback workin2005 and prld2gr8ns. Before I logged in to see your responses I had already told her to continue at 3 doses each day and see if the flushness subsides over time.
Why just the face though- why does the whole body not get the flush feeling?
Another good point that I was not thinking of is her water intake. It is notoriously low for sure. She likes her diet mt dew, can't get her to stop it but I will tell her for this period to increase her water intake, preferably in place of the mt dew but if not then at least increase the water intake regardless.
More to come.
ltyson
Why just the face though- why does the whole body not get the flush feeling?
Another good point that I was not thinking of is her water intake. It is notoriously low for sure. She likes her diet mt dew, can't get her to stop it but I will tell her for this period to increase her water intake, preferably in place of the mt dew but if not then at least increase the water intake regardless.
More to come.
ltyson
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
Good dosing protocol you got going man. Keep her at it and keep us updated.
As for the face flushing, it's all a circumstance of artery availability and blood supply which just happens to be in a much greater numbers in the epidermas of the skin on the face.
As for the face flushing, it's all a circumstance of artery availability and blood supply which just happens to be in a much greater numbers in the epidermas of the skin on the face.
ltyson
New member
Well a couple more days have passed. Now on day 7, the niacin flushes are hit and miss still. Seem to not really happen in the morning dose but both the afternoon and evening dose.
In terms of skin improvement, she mentioned today that she has noticed her skin on areas other then the places the psoriasis is, actually look less dry and more healthy.
She has not noticed any change though in the areas effected by the psoriasis yet. We will continue to dose 3 servings a day and will continue to update.
ltyson
In terms of skin improvement, she mentioned today that she has noticed her skin on areas other then the places the psoriasis is, actually look less dry and more healthy.
She has not noticed any change though in the areas effected by the psoriasis yet. We will continue to dose 3 servings a day and will continue to update.
ltyson
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
Thanks for the updates ltyson.
workin2005
NIMBUS NUTRITION Co Founder
Thanks for the update ltyson...I would expect it to take a few weeks before she would begin to notice a change in her psoriasis affected areas...keep us updated.
Workin
ltyson
New member
Another 4 days, things are no better with the psoriasis yet. I have not been home this week as i have been out of town for work, but she mentioned in one of our phone conversations that she was still getting the niacin flushes.
I went over her dosing schedule again and was looking for how much liquid she was mixing it with etc. Come to find out, she has been running 2 scoops at each serving (3 times a day). Her thought is that it would work better. She must get that mentality from me.
I told her to stop double dosing and do just 1 scoop 3x's a day to see if the flushes subside. We'll see how it goes. In the meantime she wants to give it another 2 weeks to see if it has any effect on the psoriasis and then if not she plans on going to the doctor to see what they say about this recent outbreak.
She also mentioned that overall she feels very good since starting the poseidon. So she says she will continue it even if it does not help the psoriasis per say. In the meantime I guess I will have to by some more as I have only been able to try it a few times since I have been away. She's using it all up on me.
ltyson
I went over her dosing schedule again and was looking for how much liquid she was mixing it with etc. Come to find out, she has been running 2 scoops at each serving (3 times a day). Her thought is that it would work better. She must get that mentality from me.
I told her to stop double dosing and do just 1 scoop 3x's a day to see if the flushes subside. We'll see how it goes. In the meantime she wants to give it another 2 weeks to see if it has any effect on the psoriasis and then if not she plans on going to the doctor to see what they say about this recent outbreak.
She also mentioned that overall she feels very good since starting the poseidon. So she says she will continue it even if it does not help the psoriasis per say. In the meantime I guess I will have to by some more as I have only been able to try it a few times since I have been away. She's using it all up on me.
ltyson
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
Another 4 days, things are no better with the psoriasis yet. I have not been home this week as i have been out of town for work, but she mentioned in one of our phone conversations that she was still getting the niacin flushes.
I went over her dosing schedule again and was looking for how much liquid she was mixing it with etc. Come to find out, she has been running 2 scoops at each serving (3 times a day). Her thought is that it would work better. She must get that mentality from me.
I told her to stop double dosing and do just 1 scoop 3x's a day to see if the flushes subside. We'll see how it goes. In the meantime she wants to give it another 2 weeks to see if it has any effect on the psoriasis and then if not she plans on going to the doctor to see what they say about this recent outbreak.
She also mentioned that overall she feels very good since starting the poseidon. So she says she will continue it even if it does not help the psoriasis per say. In the meantime I guess I will have to by some more as I have only been able to try it a few times since I have been away. She's using it all up on me.
ltyson
Good feedback lt, hope the last two weeks go good.
You mentioned the uv box, does she tan any at all? I know for many people that have bad acne, the tanning booth really knocks down the symptoms. Seems like the psorisis is treated the same way.
workin2005
NIMBUS NUTRITION Co Founder
Another 4 days, things are no better with the psoriasis yet. I have not been home this week as i have been out of town for work, but she mentioned in one of our phone conversations that she was still getting the niacin flushes.
I went over her dosing schedule again and was looking for how much liquid she was mixing it with etc. Come to find out, she has been running 2 scoops at each serving (3 times a day). Her thought is that it would work better. She must get that mentality from me.
I told her to stop double dosing and do just 1 scoop 3x's a day to see if the flushes subside. We'll see how it goes. In the meantime she wants to give it another 2 weeks to see if it has any effect on the psoriasis and then if not she plans on going to the doctor to see what they say about this recent outbreak.
She also mentioned that overall she feels very good since starting the poseidon. So she says she will continue it even if it does not help the psoriasis per say. In the meantime I guess I will have to by some more as I have only been able to try it a few times since I have been away. She's using it all up on me.
ltyson
Thanks for the continued feedback ltyson.
Sorry to hear that the psoriasis has not subsided as of yet. Another few weeks should be very telling. Please continue to keep us up to date.
I'm very glad to hear your wife is benefiting from the effects of Poseidon! Other than the areas of psoriasis, has she noticed any improved skin tone yet? That has been what most of the women taking Poseidon rave about...lol!
Workin
ltyson
New member
The key is UV"B" specifically from what I understand. She does tan but it does little to help in a common commercial bed that primarly generates UV"A" if I rember right.
What is odd is that she has only had a slight case of it over the years, sometimes almost non-existent to sometimes a few spots here and there, but then all of a sudden over the course of a few days she went to a full out onslaught of it across here whole body.
First thing I looked at was identifying what changed in her diet, lifestyle, day to day activities, anything, but nothing changed. No different diet, soaps, detergents, shampoos, lifestyle, schedule change, stress, nothing.
She is starting to research a doctor in the area as we moved a while back. I figure in another week or two if things are not better she will go and we will see what they say.
I will keep updating the thread.
ltyson
ltyson
New member
Thanks Workin. She will continue to take Poseidon even if it does not help the psoriasis. She likes it. She does notice a difference in the skin are that is not effected. She commented how she no longer uses lotion and such as it is no longer dry and looks very good.
She has also reported a general feeling of wellness despite the outbreak. Energy is good and you have converted her to the darkside- she will be a user for life.
Good for you, bad for me, as now that means I have to purchase double the amount from from here on out so she does not use up all of mine
.On a slightly unrelated note, I myself am really looking forward to start using it consistently. I have really liked it the times I have taken it.
By Monday, I will be fully recovered from some recent training and non-training injuries and as of this week have started to introduce my supplementation back into my diet as I get ready to start an 8 week stack centered around a clean bulk. Poseidon will be a staple of that stack and beyond. I can't wait. Not being able to train all out for the last few weeks while I recovered, has been torture. I look forward to this next phase.
ltyson
ltyson
New member
Yes UVB, they're starting to retire those old UVA boxes ugh, I used to go in those after taking horse pills and wearing granny UV protection. I get a nice tan in the UVB litebox
Over the years it has always been isolated to a few small patches that various creams or such would take care of. I know the UVB and things like cortisone injections at certain sites seem to help others, and i am sure there are many more treatments available that may provide some relief and lessen the outbreak but as you mentioned in the other post never truly "cure" it.
May I ask, how long you have lived with psoriasis and do yo get bad outbreaks or is it fairly light? I ask because my wife is 37 years old but it did not start showing up until her late 20's if I remember right.
Any advice you may have is welcome.
ltyson
dlew308
Well-known member
I've had it since I was 14 or 15, it came on during a bad flu. I had 1 clear year of psoriasis in high school. I haven't been cleared up in quite awhile. When I get sick is when it really flairs up to high heaven. That and weather changes cos it to flair. I cleaned up my diet last year but that's done nothing for my psoriasis, my skin is nicer and all but the psoriasis isn't affected. I've done most of the creams from mild to strong, coal tar, and one drug that requires a bloodtest monthly, I gave up on that after a couple of weeks, too risky. Sunlight or the litebox have been the only things so far in my case. I even tried custom herb mixed and acupuncture to no avail but an empty wallet. I don't know any other psoriasis sufferers to compare with, it seems to be different per person, and so many theories on what causes it from autoimmune problems to gut issues. I started using cetaphil lotion, that's helped a lot in keeping the flaking down, cetaphil is a good lotion and can be found at costco 
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
Thanks Workin. She will continue to take Poseidon even if it does not help the psoriasis. She likes it. She does notice a difference in the skin are that is not effected. She commented how she no longer uses lotion and such as it is no longer dry and looks very good.
She has also reported a general feeling of wellness despite the outbreak. Energy is good and you have converted her to the darkside- she will be a user for life.
Good for you, bad for me, as now that means I have to purchase double the amount from from here on out so she does not use up all of mine
On a slightly unrelated note, I myself am really looking forward to start using it consistently. I have really liked it the times I have taken it.
By Monday, I will be fully recovered from some recent training and non-training injuries and as of this week have started to introduce my supplementation back into my diet as I get ready to start an 8 week stack centered around a clean bulk. Poseidon will be a staple of that stack and beyond. I can't wait. Not being able to train all out for the last few weeks while I recovered, has been torture. I look forward to this next phase.
ltyson
Glad to hear your wife likes it lt, and that she's getting some benefits from the product.... and yes it really is addictive. Looking forward to how things go when you get rested and healed up my friend.
ltyson
New member
I've had it since I was 14 or 15, it came on during a bad flu. I had 1 clear year of psoriasis in high school. I haven't been cleared up in quite awhile. When I get sick is when it really flairs up to high heaven. That and weather changes cos it to flair. I cleaned up my diet last year but that's done nothing for my psoriasis, my skin is nicer and all but the psoriasis isn't affected. I've done most of the creams from mild to strong, coal tar, and one drug that requires a bloodtest monthly, I gave up on that after a couple of weeks, too risky. Sunlight or the litebox have been the only things so far in my case. I even tried custom herb mixed and acupuncture to no avail but an empty wallet. I don't know any other psoriasis sufferers to compare with, it seems to be different per person, and so many theories on what causes it from autoimmune problems to gut issues. I started using cetaphil lotion, that's helped a lot in keeping the flaking down, cetaphil is a good lotion and can be found at costco
Thanks for sharing that. I will have her look into gettting some of the Cetaphil lotion and will also let you know how things go in general the next few weeks.
ltyson
rockhard_4eva
Banned
Enbrel works wonders for psoriasis. I had a bad case >10% body coverage and within 4 months it has pretty much vanished, save for a spot or 2. I also spent years doing the UV B therapy, and it does help too. The good news about the UVB is that it does not cause aging, so you dont end up looking like a prune.
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
Can someone explain to me the difference between uvb and uva? Are we talking tanning beds or just facial boxes or what?
Just curious.
Just curious.
dlew308
Well-known member
I have a pic of a litebox, it's similar to a tanning booth but these are usually in medical buildings. You start off slowly and gradually increase time and strength.
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# UVA vs. UVB Radiation:
* UVA rays have longer wavelengths and are recognized as a deep-penetrating radiation. Long-term exposure can damage the skin's connective tissues, leading to premature aging and playing a role in the development of skin cancer. This type of ray is used in tanning salons. UVA rays pass through window glass.
* UVB rays have shorter wavelengths and are primarily responsible for sunburn (think B=burning rays) and skin cancer. UVB rays are blocked by window glass.
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# UVA vs. UVB Radiation:
* UVA rays have longer wavelengths and are recognized as a deep-penetrating radiation. Long-term exposure can damage the skin's connective tissues, leading to premature aging and playing a role in the development of skin cancer. This type of ray is used in tanning salons. UVA rays pass through window glass.
* UVB rays have shorter wavelengths and are primarily responsible for sunburn (think B=burning rays) and skin cancer. UVB rays are blocked by window glass.
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
That thing looks like the Erkel transformation machine LOL. Good info.
rockhard_4eva
Banned
Ah enbrel, i don't think i could handle shots
Were there any side affects? You can still get a sun burn from the uvb treatment.
I started taking enbrel due to progression of psoriatic arthiritis - almost every joint is effected, including my ribs!?!
It definetly helps, more with the skin than with the joints though. I take blood tests every 2 weeks and so far so good, no side effects from enbrel - although long term use increases your chances of developing MS.
I think something like poesidon and fish oil could benefit anyone with an inflammatory disease. I have yet to try it, but will soon.
And I forgot about those great internal skin burns from UVB. Thats why you should always wear underwear while you undergo treatment.
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
That sounds like some good advice right there rockhard.
If you decide to go with the poseidon and fish oil stack let us know man, that way we can bug you for updates.
ltyson
New member
The first thing I had her start taking even before poseidon was a combo of flax, fish, and borage oil. It gives her approx 1200mg of Omega 3, 900mg of Omega 6, and 270mg of Omega 9 total, split amongst 3 servings. I talked about doubling this at one point but I am not sure if she has done that yet.
She has continued this even after starting the poseidon so I will continue to keep everyone updated as the days and weeks go on.
ltyson
prld2gr8ns
Idiot Savant
I'll be watching and listening lt.