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I Love Me.. I Just Dont Like the Acne.. My Accutane Journey- WEEK 9 - Lewiston, ID

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Im 44 and after years of persistant acne ( I mean...

It's been long Enough
WORTH IT$600

Im 44 and after years of persistant acne ( I mean I NEVER out grew it) The Dr sent me to a dermotoligist and she is starting me on Accutane (generic). I am nervous and excited. I WANT clear skin... Ive taken everything and tried everything and combos of it all. IM DONE! I told her I didnt care what it was I wanted to try SOMETHING. so tomorrow I will begining the treatment. I dont want any DEBBIE DOWNERS on here to tell me how bad it was for them.. I AM NOT YOU. so with that please any HELPFUL tips like moisturizer ect would be great!

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Barbra Arnzen

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Barb is really just a great HONEST person who IS NOT a pill pusher and is great at giving me options that will be best for me.. I am SO glad I was referd to her by my regular doc.

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January 8, 2013

Did you end up starting today? How are you feeling?

January 8, 2013
Hi Megan P. I did start Monday afternoon. Today I do have a slight headache but I get them during my monthly cycle anyway.. SO I cant say if its just a normal headache for now. ( I think its just a normal monthly headache). I feel great other than that. I already started with moisturizer a few days ago on skin and lips. For lips I am using Dr.Dan's CortiBalm I really like it. not wierd feeling like some chap stick type products. so thats a plus. and after MANY reviews here and elsewhere I chose 2 moisturizers. Both creams not lotions CeraVe for daytime and Cetaphil for the night time. I also have Jojoba Oil for the REALLY dry areas. IF I get any. And Palmers Oil for the body... Basicly I am prepared:)  My Derm. said NO vitamin suppliments AT ALL for now.. odd but ok I understand.. the liver doesnt need any extra strain and it will help ME to minimize any side effects.. she may allow them in time.... I was told EVERYONE will have dry lips and skin, how much is always different... and the other side effects are not alarming to me as with ANY meds there will be some that can be scary.... but the % of the people who have them are minimal and each person is different... So wish me luch and I will be in close contact with my Derm. AND have told my family members to also be aware of the potential side effects in case I am not seeing it but they are... IM SOOOOOOO ready ... I KNOW it may get worse at first and I am ready for that.. so I am going into this aware and educated and excited!
January 8, 2013

Educated and excited is a great start!!

I'm glad you are stocked up on moisturizers, and that your doctor is keeping a close eye on you. Please keep us updated on how things are going when you start to notice changes!

January 9, 2013
absolutly!  I am on day 3 and I am already breaking out a bit. again I was told I would. ALSO no headache today so Im glad for that  
January 9, 2013

Yay - glad to hear your headache is gone!! I'm sure you know this, but drink lots of water. I've heard that headaches are often linked to mild dehydration, which of course would make sense with this medicine.

January 11, 2013
I do drink about 60+ oz of water a day.. JUST WATER that doesnt include other liquids so for my size I am good. I dont eat a lot of salt at all or drink soda so im good there. The dryness according to my Derm is not really a water issue as much as an oil issue and the lips and skin cells renewing ( best way I can explain what she said) BUT YES the water is still important to keep kidneys liver ect in top shape.. I DID notice last night my lips felt dry during the night. so I am keeping my Dr.Dan's on my night stand!!
January 11, 2013

60+ oz a day?! Holy cow, you are doing great!! I pat myself on the back if I go over 48 oz!

 

January 11, 2013
I just get thoes big Smart Water bottles they are like 33oz each. NORMALLY I drink one by lunch and the other by dinner... sometimes I fall short and only get 1 1/2 but but I dont drink soda or anything so it makes it easy :) winter is hard because its cold here so sometimes I make herbal no caffiene tea out of some of it :)
January 12, 2013

Good job, it sounds like you  have found a system that works well for you! I don't drink soda either...but I have a mild addiction to hot chocolate. Eek, that probably isn't helping me!!

January 13, 2013
I like hot chocolate too... and its still better than soda! :) dry lips today not major but noticeable to me.. but the freezing cold here 25 degree BURRRR isnt helping. Ill update Monday at the 1 week mark  
January 14, 2013

Ok, its Monday - I wanna hear how you are doing! :) Any changes, or have things pretty much stayed the same?? Fill us in!

January 16, 2013
Just had our first grandbaby. so I missed monday but I got the update in today.
January 16, 2013

Oh my gosh - congratulations!! That is so exciting!! I hope mom & baby are both doing great. :)

It sounds like things are going good with your accutane too. Smart for doing preventative things.

Looking forward to hearing more from you.

1 day post

My reason? well like everyone I want to like the...

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My reason? well like everyone I want to like the face in the mirror. I am having a mile stone anniversary (20yrs) the kids are grown and moved out I want to FEEL pretty when my husband takes me on a date or a vacation or whatever!.. my acne is not bad compared to many.. but persistant and YES at times painfull... the outcome is yet to be seen.. as well as pros and cons. PROS for now. one pill a day thats it... just before this I was using aczone, minicycaline, birthcontrol, ive tried about EVERY combination possible. natural and prescription, over the counter AND in the diet... so last resort and with luck the last NEEDED one.

I started the treatment Monday Jan 7th. and am on 40 mg 1 time daily. I am using Cr.Dan's CortiBalm for lips, Cetaphil cream for evening moisturizer and CeraVe moisturizing CREAM ( not lotion) for the daytime. I also have Jojoba Oil for stubborn spots.. Palmers Oil for the body after bath. I was directed to (for now) take NO multi Vitamin.. I do already eat a very healthy diet so Im ok with that for now. I have insurance an a 30 day supply is $10.. that does not include the dr. or the labs.. but again I have insurance and considering I have been trying LITERALLY for 24 adult YEARS to get the acne issue under control.and that doesnt include the dreaded teen years!..... the $ seems like a side issue. :)

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9 days post

Ok sorry Monday and this week has gone way to fat....

It's been long Enough
Ok sorry Monday and this week has gone way to fat. lol
Today is Wednesday so Week one and a few days. Pros so far: Easy to take just one time a day,
cons : THIS particulat one has to be taken WITH fat.. (which I dont eat a ton of).
Solution: I added Walnuts to my oatmeal or my Cherrios. because I only drink skim milk.. so the nuts added healthy fat.. I could take it with all natural PB but its so much easier to just take it with my breakfast.
As far as ANY difference in my skin: I do have a FEW more breakouts but nothing like I thought it would be but again its only a week. also I am noticing my lips are a little dry but nothing abnormal. not like some people say.
I believe it is simply a low dose for this month to see what my tollerance is. and with the lower dose side effects are minimal and so sticking to it is way easier.
I may or may not ever get BAD break outs or SUPRER dry skin. I am pro active in eating right, using the skin moisturizer, drinking water ,and lip balp. OH one more thing. I put vasaline on my lips at night only so maybe things could be worse if I didnt do these things.. But I think ill stick with it and hope to not find out!
No aches, no pains, even while or after workouts, no upset tummy or bowels, so so far. I rate this as A+...
If any one has any questions about what I am or am not doing... I'll be glad to tell you. Just know (like I do) that everyone is different.

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