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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 29, 2018

Total steps: 4004
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2357
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.54 kilometers


September 29, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 28, 2018

Total steps: 3043
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2217
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 1.93 kilometers


September 28, 2018
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Video: 4-Ingredient Corn Fritters - Marion's Kitchen

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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 27, 2018

Total steps: 3981
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2361
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.53 kilometers


September 27, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 26, 2018

Total steps: 6217
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2528
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.95 kilometers


September 26, 2018
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Psoriasis Clinical Trial Update

I had my first injection on Monday September 3rd. I have now had three visits for injections so far. I'm kicking myself that I didn't take a photo of when my skin was really flaring. They would have made a great comparison shot for how my skin looks right now.

Comparison shot of my left thigh

If this is what my skin look like after 18 days. I can't wait to see what it looks like in another month or so. 

I have no idea what the biologic is that I have been given but it is working!! I can't wait to have normal looking skin. I've lived with this horrid condition for 43 years (not bad considering I am only 29!!) so I deserve a break!! 

Fitbit Daily Summary for September 25, 2018

Total steps: 4341
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2388
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.76 kilometers


September 25, 2018
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Weekly Fitbit Stats: Sept 17 - Sept 23

Fitbit Daily Summary for September 24, 2018

Total steps: 7438
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2618
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.72 kilometers


September 24, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 23, 2018

Total steps: 2207
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2171
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 1.4 kilometers


September 23, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 22, 2018

Total steps: 4425
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2390
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.81 kilometers


September 22, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 21, 2018

Total steps: 3820
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2314
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.43 kilometers


September 21, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 20, 2018

Total steps: 2521
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2160
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 1.6 kilometers


September 20, 2018
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Watercolour Flowers

I've been playing with my watercolour paints.
I'm not too sure if I actually like these flowers but I think they may grow on me. 

Not bad for a bit of fun  this afternoon.

Fitbit Daily Summary for September 19, 2018

Total steps: 5106
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2404
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.24 kilometers


September 19, 2018
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Weekly Fitbit Stats: Sept 10 - Sept 16

Fitbit Daily Summary for September 18, 2018

Total steps: 4155
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2310
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.64 kilometers


September 18, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 17, 2018

Total steps: 6590
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2509
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.18 kilometers


September 17, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 16, 2018

Total steps: 3703
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2277
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.35 kilometers


September 16, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 15, 2018

Total steps: 4362
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2353
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.77 kilometers


September 15, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 14, 2018

Total steps: 4787
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2400
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.04 kilometers


September 14, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 13, 2018

Total steps: 8844
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2813
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 5.62 kilometers


September 13, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 12, 2018

Total steps: 8687
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2716
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 5.52 kilometers


September 12, 2018
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Weekly Fitbit Stats: Sept 3 - Sept 9

Fitbit Daily Summary for September 11, 2018

Total steps: 4630
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2405
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.94 kilometers


September 11, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 10, 2018

Total steps: 4295
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2324
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.73 kilometers


September 10, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 9, 2018

Total steps: 3071
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2278
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 1.95 kilometers


September 9, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 8, 2018

Total steps: 5511
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2494
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.5 kilometers


September 8, 2018
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My Skin is Improving Already

I'm kicking myself that I didn't think to take photos of my skin before I started this clinical trial. A couple of weeks ago my skin was so red and raw that it burned when I put lotions on. It hurt to walk and even my clothing was making me sore. My skin was very sensitive.

Today however is a different story. My skin is looking so much better. The scales are becoming smaller, the thickness of my P is thinning out.

These two photos are of my left thigh

My right lower leg.

I'm not taking photos of my torso but that is where I have seen the most improvement. Also my arms are looking pretty good as well.

The only other thing that I have done differently this past week is switch to a new moisturiser - QV cream by Ego. A good friend gave me a tube of the cream last weekend and I have used almost all of it already. It feels great and I believe it has helped tremendously.

I wonder what my skin will look like in another weeks time.

Fitbit Daily Summary for September 7, 2018

Total steps: 4924
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2425
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.13 kilometers


September 7, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 6, 2018

Total steps: 4128
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2359
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.62 kilometers


September 6, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 6, 2018

Total steps: 4123
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2358
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.62 kilometers


September 6, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 5, 2018

Total steps: 4375
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2398
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.78 kilometers


September 5, 2018
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Clinical Trial - Baseline Visit

On Monday I had an appointment at the Dermatology clinic in Melbourne. I was to find out whether I qualified for the clinical trial. Basically I had to wait for the blood test results to find out if I could proceed with the trial. I had already been given clearance in regards to the mental health side of things.

I made it! I am in the trial! All of my blood test results were okay. The doctor did point out that my BGL (blood glucose level) was high, 8.2 mmol, but I pointed out that I am a type 2 diabetic and that I had eaten about 2 hours before my bloods were taken. So it was still within my allowed rage.

My skin was checked again to get my new PASI (Psoriasis Area Severity Index) score and my BSA (Body Surface Area) score.

                       PASI              BSA
13 Aug           16                   35 %
3 Sept             29                   51 %

I knew my skin would flare due to stopping the methotrexate four weeks before this baseline visit and stopping all medicated creams/ointments two weeks before but I had no idea that my skin would change as much as it did. I guess it shows that even small amounts of medicated creams, that aren't as effective as they use to be, are still helping keep my skin in better condition than I realised.

I have no idea whether I am receiving bimekizumab or adalimumab. I guess it doesn't matter really just as long as it works. All I know is that I received two injections and I have a bruise the size of a 50 cent piece (approximately the size of a 1 inch circle).

Let's hope that I have some good results from this!

Fitbit Daily Summary for September 4, 2018

Total steps: 4568
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2400
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.9 kilometers


September 4, 2018
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Weekly Fibit Stats: Aug 27 - Sep 2

Fitbit Daily Summary for September 3, 2018

Total steps: 6186
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2540
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.93 kilometers


September 3, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 2, 2018

Total steps: 4101
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2357
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.6 kilometers


September 2, 2018
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Happy Father's Day

It's my first Father's day without you Dad.

It's a lot easier than I thought it would be and I'm not sure if I like that idea. I thought it would be tougher but I guess in some ways I had lost you long before you passed away.
Alzheimers is a very cruel disease.
I am just glad that you are no longer suffering. 

Happy Father's day in heaven Dad ♥♥♥

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Fitbit Daily Summary for September 1, 2018

Total steps: 4254
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2353
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.7 kilometers


September 1, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for August 31, 2018

Total steps: 4790
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2468
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.04 kilometers


August 31, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for August 31, 2018

Total steps: 4474
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2433
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.84 kilometers


August 31, 2018
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