I was diagnosed with morphea in 2006. It started with itching that would not stop and now after a year and a half later it is still itching and painful with more blotches appearing weekly.
I have spent over two thousand dollars on different creams, ointments and pills to no avail.
What I found that gives me the most relief is Vicks Vapor Rub, put directly on the sores. I am able to sleep almost all night.
Doris New email address needed 08-06-09 SLE Old Email Prefix: sis2ten Story edited 02-05-08 JTD Story posted 02-05-08 SLE ISN Senior Artist: Sherrill Knaggs Story Editor: Judith Thompson Devlin |
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