All Discussions Tagged '#Believe' - Alopecia World2024-03-28T15:53:04Zhttps://alopeciaworld.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=%23Believe&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy Story- My Results on Xeljanz under the care of Dr. King in CT-Remission Statustag:alopeciaworld.com,2018-01-21:2022678:Topic:14087642018-01-21T17:22:00.176ZAlopeciaInRemissionCThttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/AlopeciaInRemissionCT
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<p>Hey guys, just thought i'd share my story and I hope it is helpful for all of you! It all started in May 2011, I woke up one morning with a quarter size patch of hair removed from my head. I had no idea what started this at the time or why it was happening to me. Fast forward a few months later I was almost completely bald and diagnosed with what was initially alopecia areata which turned into Alopecia Universalis. I went to doctor after doctor, with little answer until one…</p>
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<p>Hey guys, just thought i'd share my story and I hope it is helpful for all of you! It all started in May 2011, I woke up one morning with a quarter size patch of hair removed from my head. I had no idea what started this at the time or why it was happening to me. Fast forward a few months later I was almost completely bald and diagnosed with what was initially alopecia areata which turned into Alopecia Universalis. I went to doctor after doctor, with little answer until one morning my former boss at the time, well knowing my story and struggle with alopecia told me about a case on Good Morning America that may really help me. </p>
<p>I went home as soon as I could that day and found any info I could. The news story was about a young man named Kyle who had plaque <b>Psoriasis/ Alopecia Universalis </b>who had begun a trial of Xeljanz for 12 months under Dr. King's care and completely regrew his hair back. I contacted Dr. King and was able to get an appointment, this was back in 2014. I was so excited, nervous and dreaming of a life where I wouldn't have to wake up early every morning to draw my eye brows on, wear wigs and worry about this deep insecurity that I had since all of this happened to me. For many of you, this is relatable and my heart goes out to you guys. It gets better, I promise.</p>
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<p>For forward to today 2018, Being on the medication Xeljanz on since 2014, I recently saw Dr. King, He had been slowly supporting my decision to take the medication sporadically and after only taking 4 pills a month which in his words (does absolutely nothing) We decided to embark on a journey medication free. I am in remission and so grateful for it. Yes I get spots but they are very small and few to be found. I cannot believe the progress I had on this medication. If anyone has questions or is looking to get on it, I have several months supply left that I will not be needing if anyone is interested in acquiring these bottles please message me, they are unopened and fresh within their shelf life. I know the hardship that goes into getting these bottles covered under insurance, and how expensive it can be, I would hate for this all to go to waste since I will not be utilizing them all in time. </p>
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<p>Thank you so much,</p>
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