I don’t like to talk about my chronic pain. Ever. I’m embarrassed by it and loathe feeling weak when I used to be so strong. I get angry when my husband, who just wants to help, asks me how I feel. I hurt! I ALWAYS hurt, and no one around me truly understands that. So I was surprised and touched at how open and matter-of-fact you were about talking about your pain. It was so relatable and it helped me feel a little less lonely. I didn’t know how badly I needed to know someone understood until I listened to you. Thank you.
Kristy Kelly I second this! I have fibromyalgia and I'm in an amazing support group on fb. It's so helpful to just see every day that you're not alone and so many people are living with the same struggles that come along with chronic pain.
Wow! I’m so happy you are having success with the Accutane. Your skin looks great. You are so confident and true to yourself, your beauty shines through no matter what! Sending love 🌯🖤
This is YOUR TIME TAYLOR!!! I'm so excited for you! You've been super happy and content on accutane and I can't wait for your face to get even clearer than it is now!
Taylor, I've never dealt with any acne beyond normal teenage blemishes, but my little sister who is still in high school has very severe acne that she's dealt with since she was 11 or so. She was bullied for it in middle school and she used to cry every time she would take her makeup off to go to sleep at night. She ended up finding your channel and you've been a huge, huge help to her. I can't tell you how good it was for her to have a person with her skin type that she could look up to and find advice for managing her skin. Your channel helped her learn that she could still be confident and look great even with her acne. We BOTH really appreciate what you're doing on your channel and your videos have genuinely impacted her life in very positive way. Your skin is looking great and I'm so happy you've finally found something that's working for you. Much love from me and my little sis ❤️
I’m a big cry baby so seeing the tears made me cry but I’m so excited for you. There’s moments of realization when you’ve wanted something for so long and you finally get it and it feels so good. I hope everything keeps working out. Lots of love.
I went on two rounds of Accuntane years ago when I was in high school. Life changing! I used to have horrible acne & tried every “over the counter” AND prescription products.... finally working up to the most powerful, Accuntane. I love my skin now!!
Just a suggestion, but CeraVe makes a superior product to Aquaphor. The CeraVe Healing Ointment has the same vaseline type base as Aquaphor but it also has ceramides and hyaluronic acid so it is MUCH more pleasant to use and more moisturizing. Cheers!
Ariel Tims The CeraVe is actually pleasant rather than feeling that you have encapsulated your self in a petroleum product. I use it on my lips every night and around my eyes to seal in moisturizer in the cold weather even though I am not on Acutane. Cheers!
I have both. I like the Cerave because of the better ingredients, but I feel like the Aquaphor’s slightly thicker consistency stays on longer. I have a few weeks before I start my Accutane, but I’m thinking I will just use a more generous amount of the Cerave, or possibly layer them. Lanolin stays on the best (super thick and sticky) so might try that under Cerave too?
hey I have a question! I was looking through cerave products but I couldn’t find anything that was specifcally for lips. What do you suggest for the dry lips while on accutane?
I've never ever been that happy for someone I don't know. I am legit happy for you, I started having adult cystic acne after I turned 24 and I know how it feels, I know how it affects you (even when we say it doesn't). Retin-a is what works for me. And girl, Jojoba Oil breaks me out, which is weird but my skin also hates it hahaha!
I’m so happy you’re seeing results, your skin looks great. Accutane was the BEST decision I ever made for my skin/overall self. Almost 8 years later and I’m still clear!
I suffered from outrageous acne until I was 19 then I FINALLY got prescribed accutane, absolutely no regrets. It's so worth the pain! the dry nostrils, dry lips, dry everything, dry hair roots was great though ha. I went on a much lower dose than you I think. it honestly changed my life. I can actually leave the house without makeup on, and my skin no longer gets oily throughout the day if I am wearing makeup. I just feel like a new person. Your skin has already drastically improved!
I'm on my 4th month and I have no regrets. My skin looks amazing and i couldn't be happier. You're skin looks amazing and i wish you all the best on this journey.
When I heard you say you have spinal and nerve pains I was surprised. I got diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in February, and about four months ago now got a large herniated disc pushing against my sciatic nerve. The pain was so bad at times I couldn't even roll over in bed. I got put out of work and school. Then when I heard you mention you don't suffer from anxiety and depression, I honestly was surprised. Simply because my condition has made my depression and anxiety so awful and difficult to handle. Plus having to deal with cystic acne and migraines? I honestly think you're an incredibly strong person and I am very glad you don't suffer from depression and anxiety. I seriously think you rock and I'm really glad Accutane seems to be working for you 💖
You may have already done this... but get your thyroid checked. Thyroid issues can cause high cholesterol. It can also cause migraines, joint pain, basically every symptom you have. If you get "normal" results" please research the results for yourself. I was COMPLETELY misdiagnosed, I had "normal" results from my GP because they didn't know what they were looking at and didn't know how to read the results properly... it took another 2 years of seeing specialists to finally get diagnosed with a faulty thyroid... and I had to have it removed after getting "normal" results. It caused all of the same symptoms you have. Including acne. My face is completely clear since having it removed. Anyways... I'm so happy you're getting great results on the acutane. Good luck with everything!!
True, women have to be super proactive about thyroid tests bc most doctors order a TSH and call it a day. Ask for Free T3&T4, Reverse T3 and Thyroid Antibody tests. The antibodies are everything bc all tests can be normal, but your body can't use the hormone if the antibodies are high.
Accutane can make your cholesterol higher while on your course. I know this because I’m currently on my last month of accutane (and I had it four years ago) and my dermatologist said that your cholesterol levels aren’t something to be too concerned about with on accutane because it can increase your levels (and mine was looking really high-not fasting when getting blood tests affects this, too). Every symptom she has is completely normal for accutane users!
Oh.. I thought she said it was high BEFORE she started accutane, as well as several of her other symptoms, but it's getting higher while she's on it because it is a side effect. I'm pretty sure she said that, actually.. either way, she has all very classic symptoms of thyroid issues. Migraines, which she has all the time, joint pain, chronic pain, and acne... all before she started..
2 years post accutane and I'm still carrying around aquaphor like that 😂😂😂my lips have never been the same but my acne has never come back!!! Wishing you well on the rest of your acutane journey
& candygal & _ I'm thinking of going on accutane, your lips never went back to normal? did either of you have any other long term side effects? thank you ❤
beachbaby3792 I’m glad I’m not the only one!! But I’m allergic to aquaphor (but only on my lips) 🤔 so derm told me anyway...so I use the bite beauty agave everyday and LOVE it. But yes. Still dry lol! (I’ve been off 6 months)
Honestly lip fillers helped my dry lips tremendously this is because they are putting hyaluronic acid on your lips. My lips use to be so dry and embarrassed and it was an everyday thing and since then it’s crazy how soft they are
I took accutane for 6 months about 4 years ago now, and it was simultaneously the best and worst experience. It helped clear my skin dramatically, but while I was on it, it was horrible. I was in high school and it was my last ditch effort after struggling for years. My dermatologist did not prepare me for the side effects, and I had horrible headaches and joint pain for the first 2 months and I wanted to stop taking it. I finally started drinking more water and that helped lessen the migraines. My mental health also suffered while I was taking it. Like I said, my skin improved so much and has stayed almost perfectly clear for years (with the occasional breakout), but I would never take it again. I’m so glad it’s working so well for you!
My dad has high cholesterol that is genetic. He takes medicine, but my mom added spirulina and alfalfa and his level dropped 35 points beyond the benefit of the meds. It really helped. Your skin looks amazing btw.
The less animal products you eat (as cholesterol is only found in those foods, and they are high in saturated fat) and the more you replace them with healthy greens, veggies, nuts, seeds, legumes, grains, fruits the research shows the lower peoples cholesterol gets. Look into plant-based nutrition :) nutritionfacts.org/
She went to our local herb and wellness store and got powdered versions of both and then encapsulated them. I think supplement versions would work just as well, but she didn't want any preservatives or binders in what he was taking.
I'm glad for you and hope this does the trick. I had terrible cystic acne in my youth, but unlike you, it damaged my self esteem considerably. I've also suffered from depression since my teens (I'm 51 now). The first time I went on Accutane was 30 years ago. I don't recall a "purge" phase, and the only side effect I can recall was hair loss. I loved being on Accutane because, for the first time in my life, my makeup looked fresh all day, as ordinarily it would start breaking down from my oily skin within an hour. Having smooth skin beneath my fingertips was a revelation. Within the first year after going off Accutane, my skin settled into some nasty scarring from the cystic acne that hadn't been evident prior--it seemed that the Accutane kept my skin plumped up. My hair growth recovered without a problem. I went on Accutane a second time 18 years ago. Looking back, I think this second treatment was unnecessary, as while I had started breaking out again, it wasn't nearly as bad. This time the hair loss was quite significant and my hair took literally years to recover. Neither time did I experience suicidal thoughts, even though I'm naturally prone to depression. Anyway, that's my experience. I wish you all the best! Thank you for sharing, and kudos to you for not letting acne affect your self image.
I was on accurate 4 years ago, it was a great decision!!! I don’t wear foundation on most days and still get compliments from strangers on my beautiful skin. A huge difference from when I was in middle school and the other kids would say things like “eww do you have chickenpox?”. 🙃
Congrats 😃 I'm planning to try accutane . My friend used it and she said it helped. I just want to get clear skin again. Does accutane help with acne scars too ?
you probably already know that if you’ve been dealing with cholesterol, but one natural thing that really helped me when my numbers were a little high was oatmeal. i actually love oatmeal, so it was easy for me to eat a little more of it. i don’t know if you’ve tried it, so i’m just throwing it here. also, i’m really happy for your progress! congrats!
Things are so different now than when I took accutane in the late 90s! They just gave me the RX and I took it. No blood tests, no check ins, no nothing. This way is much better! You're looking amazing!
As a pain free, acne free 24 year old I need to tell you that I think you're an amazing individual. Your attitude and personality are just bomb and you really inspire me to be a stronger person. I really hope that's not offensive (it's so hard to get things across on the internet) but all good feels from this subscriber
I don't really want to be that person giving medical advice in the RUclips comment section lol but since this happened to me personally I just want to make sure you know that Imitrex isn't meant to be used constantly. When I started taking it for my own migraines nobody bothered to tell me that taking it more than 10 times a month actually causes migraines (and the NP knew I was having more than 10 migraines a month - still didn't tell me). Again, hate to be that person giving unsolicited medication advice, but since it happened to me and you mentioned you have 5 migraines a week I wanted to make sure someone told you that Imitrex can't be used more than 10 times a month and you aren't accidentally causing yourself more migraines (like I did for a while). So glad accutane is working for you other than the few side effects, good luck with the last 4 months :)
I know its not- I just literally wouldn't be able to function, work, or have a life without it so right now it's all I can do while trying other things. The ideal is to get off of it but that's not possible right now unfortunately. :)
Totally understand needing it, I just couldn't not say something because I didn't realize it was causing some of my migraines until I started medical school. Hope you find something else that works!!
thataylaa I’ve been there. Zomig was my preferred med. Now nartriptan is what I take. But if I get a horrible headache zomig lets me function. Look into POTS syndrome. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. My pain life has been much like yours. I was in my thirty’s when I watched mystery diagnosis and saw a lady who had OT. I don’t faint thank God. I am not trying to give you advice either but I wanted you to know. Every daily symptom you have I have and had. You are open with us and I wish I knew earlier so I’m sharing. POTS was not given a name until 1993. Some doctors don’t recognize it because it’s not a disease just a syndrome. Keep up the good work. You are awesome!
thataylaa have you tried Midrin? I got prescribed it at the UCSF migraine clinic and it helps sooo much. (Imitrex gives me panic attacks so i cant take it) but Midrin is supposed to be easier in your body. Most drs don't think to try it because its an older med
I've been on birth control for 2 months now because I have awful monthly cramping and not only did it totally clear up my face, it also cleared up the pretty severe acne on my back, neck, chest and arms and I couldn't be more pleased. My confidence has grown and I finally feel like I can wear a tank top to the gym! I'm so happy for you and your Accutane journey so far, you look amazing and it seems like you're so happy with the results 💕
I finished accutane about 2 months ago and I can definitely say that the journey was worth it. Month 3 was the worst for me and my acne actually got worse, but it’s been 2 months since I finished and I have not had any spots or pimples since. Love watching your accutane related videos and watching you go through this journey as well ❤️
There's a HUGE difference - once you see the 'Before' pics, it is so evident! I remember when I was on Accutane I was thrilled when the makeup I applied in the AM was exactly the same at night - NO oil breaking through - it was fabulous!! Glad it's working so well for you with those minimal side effects. Keep up the great work - your videos are incredibly helpful and laden with loads of wonderful info and tips for those considering this most powerful medication. Bless you.
Dear Taylor, I'm so happy for you. Your skin is glowing. Your story is inspiring. It's great to see other young women taking charge of their health and doing what makes them happy. ♡♡♡
I’m a Derm PA and I love Accutane. I have watched this med change people’s lives. It isn’t something I suggest lightly but I have been following you for years and am so happy you are responding well. You are beautiful inside and out!
I have chronic eczema so I can definitely say that unscented things and moisture-locking creams or lotions are always a good thing. I know you’re not big on in-shower products but the Curel in-shower body lotion is SO GOOD. It takes away that extra step of moisturizing after, but I know you have found some oil washes so you do whatever works best for you. Staying away from irritants can also help the eczema. If you visit the National Eczema Association website, they have a lot of good information and also recommended products you should use with eczema. This is super late commenting but I just thought about it randomly and thought I should post it on this video. Once again, your skin looks amazing!
I’m so happy that this is working for you! You’re so beautiful and such a nice, genuine person. I love watching your videos, I have for years. Always brings me joy to see you happy! Keep doing what you’re doing because you deserve all your success!! Love you and proud to be part of the baeritto family!! ❤️🌯
I get so happy seeing other people’s journey on accutane! I decided to do it when I was really young but it changed my life completely. I had bad acne everywhere and now I have completely clear skin with one or two little pimples max at anytime. I love it, and I don’t even have bad scars either. I don’t know what I would have done without it honestly
After following u for several yrs, i feel like u r my teenage daughter. I have been praying for you that everything is going well with minimal side effects!
Such awesome Results! As a medical practitioner I feel obligated to mention for you to research water intoxication. Drinking too much water can dilute important electrolytes which inturn can be dangerous. Good luck for the rest of the months, I look forward to seeing the results.
DocfayeZA A very valid point, it is possible. However, in order to drive the body to the point of toxicity she would have to be drinking at least 15 of those Starbucks cups (which are about 24 oz) within about 3-5 hours’ time. This may vary slightly because of her height and weight, but that is equivalent to about 10.5 litres of water in 3-5 hours. Some basic math for you, there’s about 33.8 US fluid ounces in 1 Litre; for simplicity’s sake we’ll round it up to 34 oz. The cup that she is using, as was said, is about 24 oz, so drinking about 8-10 cups’ worth over the course of a day (probably around 12-16 hrs), would put her at about 5.6L (8 cups) to 7.1L (10 cups) for the entire day. Trying to drink that much and more in 3-5 hours would be extremely difficult, and you would also have to push past the body’s natural urge to vomit because of the insane amount of fluid intake. Therefore, she is at a low risk for water poisoning.
Andrea Wallace thanks for the numbers.. You're right in terms of time frame, and athletes are probably more at risk. I still think though that many people can easily drink a litre in an hour if they routinely up their intake. Add to that a hectic workout and the intake will be more. I don't see why people drink so much anyway when it's not necessary. It's quite fine to drink to thirst unless for medical reasons.
I am just super happy that you aren't having a rough time on accutane! I'm always so jealous of my friends who have previously been on accutane bc their skin is baby soft and they don't get regular breakouts like I do lol. Receiving compliments on my skin is probably the best thing that could happen to me, so I'm sure it makes you feel good even if you weren't feeling bad. Side note I've read that jojoba oil is also good for your hair and nails, so if it doesn't work well with your skin you could always try that! You're very knowledgable with skincare and I admire that about you and look forward to more updates!
Honestly it's amazing how strong you are, it's very inspirational to listen to someone going through so much physical pain and yet be able to keep smiling no matter what! You go girl!! You look amazing by the way x
I can't thank you enough for sharing your journey. As another 20-something-year-old teetering on the edge of commencing a drug (an immunosuppressant, also for skin issues) that is a life changing sort of treatment with many risks and side effects, it's encouraging to see someone having success. You've also inspired me to do some research for real people who have a lived experience on the drug. These videos provide some real insight that the medical side of things lacks. I wish you all the best - I hope you continue to see results and your health continues to progress well during your treatment. Thanks girl x
I'm so glad you're doing so well. I have fibromyalgia, scoliosis, and eczema. Both of my kids have eczema as well. Something that helps us is applying coconut oil over the top of our steroid cream. That's a great duo. Also a filtered shower head is great for your skin and hair. I use the sprite brand filtered shower heads for the last 8 years. As a hairstylist I recommend those shower heads to clients as well. I hope this helps. Xoxo
Sandra Coleman I think I have fibromyalgia but I’m unsure....could you explain to me how you found out or the diagnoses process? I have a family member who is a nurse and when I brought up my concern they told me it’s not even real and it made me insecure to go seek out help.
N A So many people say that. Sadly fibromyalgia is like the medical catch all drawer. When you have pain throughout your body and they can't find a cause they say fibromyalgia. I truthfully feel I have a rare version of rhumetoid. But since I have state insurance it's very hard to get doctors to go the extra mile. But if your in pain you should talk to your doctor. Research and be diligent.
Sandra Coleman so many people break out from coconut oil I would be very careful, test it on a small area before just using it all over unless you know for sure it won't break you out. All the coconut oil is doing is forming a barrier to seal in the moisturizer underneath. Any occlusive oil will work for that purpose - mineral oil, fractionated coconut oil (seems to break you less people), macademia oil, etc. a sleeping mask or Aquaphor will work too
Avery P Yes of course. www.spritewater.com/shop/shower-pure-filtered-shower-head/ That is the specific one I use. But they have tons of options for shower and bath. It's such a helpful thing to add to your daily routine.... that you only have to worry about every 6 to 9 months. Lol
My derm said that accutane makes your skin light up like a Christmas tree! When I was on it my skin cleared up but the redness remained until after I was off of it! Glad you’re having a good experience with it too, it honestly changed my life xoxoxox
The "purge phase" happened around month 3 for me. I was thinking I was out of the clear and then bam. There it was. So fingers crossed for you that everything stays clear. I didn't really get too dry either. It's all about prevention. I started being diligent with my skincare about a week prior to starting. Keep it simple. Aquaphore. Cerave moisturizer. A simple face wash like Cerave or Cetaphil. That seemed to work best for me.
Lindsey Quinn I think everyone is different. I shrivelled up like a dry old prune basically from day 1 and stayed that way. I stopped having active breakouts after about a month and never went through a "purge" phase. I think my skin was just more naturally prone to dryness, as 7 years later it is still very dry. Not that I'm complaining as I find the dryness much easier to manage than I ever found the acne.
JennyWas13 Of course. Everyone is going to have a different experience. I just know for me, prevention was key. Staying ahead of the curve as opposed to getting dry and than trying to do something about it.
Lindsey Quinn Sorry I wasn't trying to be critical of your advice to keep on top of water/routines, my comment was aimed more towards the purge phase thing. I think a lot of people freak out about the idea of it, but not everyone is necessarily going to have one
Lindsey Quinn my purge phase was through month 1.. not too sure if it will continue. I hope not. Throughout the day the acne continuously comes out beneath my jaw area 🤢 pus coming out with people talking to me... the worst !!! I’ll have to try a Cerave
I'm just sending love and encouragement to you as you go through this journey. I have been reading through your comments and was overwhelmed with all the suggestions. Just remember there is only one "Thataylaa" in this world! Your Accutane experience will be your own! You are an inspiration to those people currently on Accutane because of how proactive you are. Those of us with chronic pain issues are used to pushing ourselves to even get out of bed in the morning... dealing with unique health issues. So you are a great candidate for this! Just know how proud we all are of you, and we loved you with or without acne!
I thought you were hard-working before (like, regarding what you post) , but now I can see that you put a lot of effort into everything you do. You're amazing Taylor, I do admire you.
@@LnzMQ I know a lot of people talk about purging, but if you talk to a derm or look at scientific studies, only about 30% of people actually purge. If you do purge, it should only last a few weeks anyways!
it really depends , u might get few zits(which leave in few days or more) in places u dont normally get, thats the purging . Sometimes it doesn't mean your whole face gonna be covered in acne lol
I've watched your video's for a while and have never commented but feel I need to say that you are a courageous woman. Whilst I have never had acne and can only imagine the difficulties that accompany acne, I have an enormous amount of respect for you. I know that this journey you are on will only make you stronger and give you even more confidence. You are simply amazing!
I'm starting Accutane tomorrow! I am very excited and very nervous. lol You inspired me to finally take the leap and do it, I am 32 and have had acne since puberty. This is my last resort. I have tried everything. I hope this works for me with minimal side effects! Thanks Taylaa!
Your positive attitude is Breath Of Fresh Air. You've always been beautiful regardless of your skin status. I'm thrilled that youve found success in Accutane.
I knew you had chronic migraines but I didn't know that you have back and neck pain. You are such a strong woman. I honestly have only had one migraine that felt like my head was going to explode and I wanted to cry but it hurt to bad and I wanted my husband to bring me to ER and u suffer through that five times a week, like that migraine was worse then back and neck pain because when I'm in pain I can prop my neck up or lay down to help. Migraines you have no idea when they will stop and Its debilitating but okay so that's not what I meant the comment to be but I'm am so happy for you that your skin is getting so much better. People don't understand that cystic acne f*ing hurts. I had no idea until my husband told me how it felt when he had it growing up. I'm just so happy for you. Like you made my day how lame am I? Lol
you're honestly one of the biggest influences in my life! my skin is very similar to yours, so your videos have been my holy grail in terms of what foundation works best to cover cystic acne with combination, textured skin; and in how to rock my skin and feel comfortable in it. you're filled with self love and acceptance and honesty, it's so refreshing seeing that in a youtuber. i'm so happy that accutane is working wonders for you and that it's unlocking a next level confidence. sending good thoughts for the next four months!!
Heads up on Milk Thistle extract all. There is a warning online, and usually on the bottles, but I wanted to give y'all a heads up. If you are allergic to ragweed or related plants, you may have an allergic reaction to the Milk Thistle extract. My personal suggestion is that if you're not sure, talk to your doctor first.😊 (Like Taylor did👍)
As I scrolled down reading countless comments and suggestions and encouragement for you, doesn't that mean so much to you? You are so brave to tell your stories and trials you have. Others of us don't feel so alone. It just takes a few like you, to show that a positive attitude about themselves can do so much. Will effect others opinion of themselves. Good for you!!
Girl thank you so much for this video! I'm the same age as you, same super pale skin, cystic acne and going on accutane in 3 days time, so this could not have come at a better point for me. So happy to see how good your skin is looking! 💕 💕 💕
i’m glad a lot of people are researching accutane it really works i’m on month 5 and my skin looks the best it has everrrrr looked! just focusing on tightening my pores and fading dark marks.. good luck!!
I went on Accutane a couple years ago and my acne came back slowly. I was happy with the results for about a year and didnt have to worry too much about my skin. It didnt come back nearly as bad as before and not really cystic and painful. I don't think my dosage was high enough for my weight or maybe I wasn't on it long enough. I'm hesitant to go back on it because I think it's really hard on your body and kind of scares me. Good luck! It definitely feels so nice not feeling self conscious about your skin and not worrying about that and the negative effects like depression that can go along with it. But I'm back to feeling self conscious again and hate the texture of my skin, so we'll see if I go back on.
Oh my gosh your skin looks amazing!! I’m so happy for you! Honestly you have been a big inspiration for me when it comes to taking care of my skin! My skin was never at the level where I felt like I needed to go on something like Accutane, but you have definitely helped me understand how important it is to take care of your skin. Now that I’ve FINALLY decided to do something about my acne(other than just the usual face wash), my skin is completely clear and it is a life changer for me! To be able to feel like I don’t need makeup to cover up my acne or even just be able to wear a natural light weight foundation, to me is an amazing feeling! I hope you’re Accutane journey keeps going well, you rock!
I am one of those people that comment before the video is over... I have a f-ton of similar conditions as you. 4 spine surgeries and damaged nerves over here... I was given Gabapentin for my nerve pain and to help stop the muscle spasms in my thigh (as a result from surgery on spine). Gabapentin made me feel super weird, blurred my vision so bad, I thought my glasses weren’t working. It also can cause headaches. Which I also suffer from migraines and period migraines. I am taking Skelaxin now, which is technically a muscle relaxant, but helps with my nerve pain and nerves firing. It does not make me drowsy either. I haven’t had any side effects from and I have a noticeable difference when I stop taking it. Here’s the definition. It can be very expensive if your insurance isn’t great Skelaxin (metaxalone) is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) in the brain. Skelaxin is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury. Skelaxin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Malinda B , I'm taking gabepentin (neurontin) right now for chronic hip pain x 20 years. It's giving me some of the symptoms you mentioned. Feels like I'm spaced out beyond words . I'm gonna ask my Dr about the med your on now. I hope you're doing ok and that your pain is under control. My husband has had three spinal surgeries and I know how awful it can be. Thanks for the suggestion and you hang in there.
i took gabepentin once and it didnt even work, it just made me drowsy and sad. but then when i stopped taking it, my insomnia got ten times worse from not having the drowsiness at night :/ it took years to recover my sleep schedule from the damage it did, i was literally going days without sleep or just falling asleep when my brother woke for school. thankfully ive found a medication that helps me sleep now.
have you guys considered medical marijuana? there are ways to legally obtain it without going through the certification process, even in states where it isn't legal. if you're afraid of the high, usually medical versions only use cbd, which is the part of the plant that doesn't make you high and gives you pain relief. it technically isn't even cannibis, it's just phrased that way to avoid confusion. ive tried it in oils and lotion and it does help. i love the lotions for muscle pains (im sure it would be great for spasms) and the oils tend to do better for broader types of pain like nerves that you can't exactly pinpoint for a lotion. buylegalmeds.com has them if you did wanna look, they even have gummies if you want to ease into it without feeling weird.
Hey, I do not know if this will help. I too struggle with chronic pain. Mine is from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (a genetic condition that affects collagen production, this causes hypermobility which causes back problems, arthritis, joint pain, muscle spasms, etc. It also causes things like insomnia), adhesions, endometriosis/adenomyosis, and ovarian cysts. I have also had multiple surgeries which has caused nerve damage to my bladder, abdomen... everything in there lol. I was put on gabapentin and I hated the side effects. I am glad that I am not the only one with the blured vision, that worried me. Anyway, I told my doctor and I was put on gralise which is just an extended release form of gabapentin. Because you are getting it gradually over the day instead of all a once, the side effects are not nearly as bad. I had a hard time getting up in the morning, but once I adjusted to it, it was fine. Thought this might help since a lot of people (including some doctors) do not know about this as it is a relatively new form of gabapentin. Hope this helps.
Your skin is looking great! I'm almost a year from completion of my course of Accutane, and every dry patch and cracked lip and body ache will be so worth it girl! I'm still healing and fading all my scarring, but it's nice to see someone who has "Accutane skin" recommend products and show how they work. I'm still dealing with dryness, and I was super oily before!
Nicole Emmons Im 6 months post accutane but im still dealing with a lot of discoloration.. do you happen to know how long it takes for hyperpigmentation will go away? Have you noticed less discoloration the last 6 months?
TVDVideoMaker The thing that I have been told the most by my dermatologist is time, and while he has been correct- it's been quite the slow process. I have seen the biggest difference the last 6 months. I am considering laser treatments, but not the ones that cause tons of peeling as I'm a nurse and can't put myself at risk for infection that way, much less take 2 weeks off of work for vanity lol! I've heard that chemical peels are awesome too, and microdermabrasion. So far I have just used a shit ton of moisturizer and Vitamin E, and tried to give it time. I'm a year out, and I still have people commenting on how my skin is still improving from their view- even though I can't really see it from mine. :)
Nicole Emmons That's amazing! I'm really happy for you! I will try my best to stay patient! Oh, and it's kind of funny because I also happen to be a nurse.. so getting that extra skin-layer off (chemical peel) sounds terrifying yet kind of exciting
I started watching you when you started your Accutane journey, I found you while looking up videos for my 15 year old daughter who will be starting her own journey on January 5th. My daughter now follows you as well because of all the great tips you give, plus y’all seem to be a lot alike. Thank you for not only documenting this journey but also all your previous videos helping those struggling with acne. I hope you know what a positive difference you’re making.
i just started accutane so naturally im rewatching all of your accutane videos... although im a little nervous because im 115 pounds and my derm started me on 40mg of claravis which i feel like is more than most people start with...
Hey, Taylor! I’m glad accutane is working out for you (your skin is looking great!). I’m an optometrist, and I’m glad you’re using artificial tears. Systane Ultra is a good drop, but I would recommend trying one that supplements the oil layer of the tears (like Systane Balance, Retaine, or Refresh Optive Advanced) since that’s what’s being affected. 😊
What would you reccomend for me? I'm 38 started today for hormonal cystic acne I wear contacts but I have a feeling I might be wearing my glasses alot more during treatment. I'm on 20 mg once a day. I tend to get dry eyes after wearing my contacts all day but usually Visine for contacts does the trick.
Seeing your eyes well up a bit when you were talking about people complimenting your skin made me get teary eyed because I know that feeling so well. I have struggled with the worst case of psoriasis any of my Drs have ever seen and I tried everything to help it but nothing worked. I got so used to people asking me what's wrong with my skin and other rude comments but when I finally found a medication that worked HOLY SHIT I've never been so happy. I went from being over 90% covered to completely clear in two weeks and it seriously felt like a miracle to me. Now I just have to deal with people telling me I shouldn't be on the medication for various potential side effects it can cause, as I'm sure you do too haha. I'm SO happy for you and your skin looks amazing💕
Yes that Aquaphor life, I'm 3 years post accutane and that is still my go to product during the dry skin /lips phases. Loving your results, and glad you've had minimal side effects.
Hey I'm also on Myorisan! But just the 30mg once a day because my insurance doesn't cover it :/ isn't the packaging like, ridiculously annoying to get the pills out? Am I the only one that feels that way? 😂 I also love the CeraVe hydrating face wash, I'll have to try the night cream!
I was on accutane when I was in my forties. O had a hysterectomy at 40 and later developed cystic acne. It was pretty intense. I was so dry, my lips and skin. Also it could trigger depression. I'm so glad I did it, now I'm 53 and never had another problem. Best wishes
Thanks so much for sharing your story, Your skin is looking great! :) RE: Cholesterol: I have had elevated cholesterol for zilcho reason too. I have been eating a good mediteranean diet for yonks ( which helps with the bone and muscle aches I have had since a teenager). I had to see a dozen docs until I found one that checked Thyroid TSH 3&4 ( which was in health range), then had blood test to check the "Thyroid antibodies", found out they were raised and condusive to a Thyroid Auto-Immune disease called "Hashimotos". It causes High Cholesterol, bone and muscle pain, headaches and a few other things. It may be worth getting a blood test for the "Thyroid Antibodies" .. Just when you talked about the cholesterol elevation, a light bulb went off - it is always good to disregard everything. End of rant. Good luck and see you in your next video. 🍀🌻🌹
As someone with chronic pain, I'm so crazy impressed and inspired with how accomplished and on top of it you are (weird phrasing?) - if I have a migraine I pretty much clock out for the rest of the day and I get really down and depressed when I've been having a lot of generalized pain. You keep doing what you're doing! Also thank you for making videos like these - you just are so comprehensive about your experience, I feel like anyone going through accutane or about to go on accutane will really really appreciate this.
I'm glad you're doing so well! Unscented Dove soap and CeraVe cream (the tub with the pump is awesome) are great for eczema. Fragrance is EVIL in skin care! Especially if the skin barrier is disrupted, irritated.
I've had acne for over eight years. I tried to go on Accutane when I was in HS but got pulled off of it due to it making my depression and suicidal thoughts more severe. I still have horrific cystic acne and am really considering going on it again now that I am in college and don't need parental consent. Obviously, I'm worried about the depression again, but I am so sick of hating my skin. Watching your Accutane journey is really inspiring, I just want to know what it's like to have clear skin.
Chronic pain/ migraine sufferers unite! I do have a question. How did you get rid of the small under the skin white heads? I'm getting those from my face cream that my dermatologist prescribed.
I'm so glad you've finally found the answer to your acne! I was on accutane for four months and I had to stop taking it because it caused liver problems and my hair fell out so much I had to cut my hair and rock a pixie cut. It ended up not being my solution because we found out that my acne is caused by my high testosterone levels! Sooooo happy that this is working so far for you ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Have you ever researched Chiari Malformation? You need a MRI for proper diagnoses. Basically, CM is your skull is too small for your brain. After my surgery, my acne went away. I have many symptoms like, headaches, myriad of body aches, ect ect ect...
It’s not that the skull is too small, it’s that the connective tissue that holds the cerebellar tonsils up is weak and allows it to sag down into the spinal canal.
I have two areas, in which the skull has a malformation. One at the typical spot & one on the side, near my ear. Yes, in my case, the skull is too small. It is like going on vacation for two weeks, only having an over night case. That seems the most basic way to explain Chiari, at least one of the easiest way for people to understand it. Chiari headaches are very specific. Only a small percentage of folks with Chiari have symptoms. I was really lucky, the doctor I had was a pioneer in the "zipper" surgery, Pittsburgh, PA. Everyone has a different experience with Chiari Malformation.
Sitting here watching this with my boyfriend next to me and once he heard your voice he goes “oh is she doing okay? Have her migraines gotten better since she started Accutane?” Showed him your before and after and we are both so happy for you. Keeping you in our thoughts ❤️
Hi! Your skin does look a lot better. Amazing courage for doing it and major respect for sticking with it for so long! Also, I have chronic migraines too and nothing ever worked. In my case, I started drinking mint green tea every day and it does prevent them as much as possible. Maybe that might help?
I'm so glad you are happy with the results. My two sense is your skin hasn't changed a thing. You're still just as beautiful and amazing as you were from day one. I love your channel and dad is AWESOME!!! Keep rocking it out!!!!!
Taylor! The hemp hand protector from the body shop is AMAZING for super dry patches of skin! I get psoriasis really bad on my wrists and hands in the winter, and the hand protector always works better than my steroid prescription creme. You should get it if you're having trouble with red, scaling skin :)
I took Accutane when I was 16 because I had cystic acne. It’s interesting hearing how things have changed from then to now (I’m 29 now). I didn’t take it for long because I had some not great side effects, but it helped immensely. My face is clear 90% of the time, so I really hope it helps for you too. I think you’re a little younger than me, so your body is going to keep changing as you age, and hopefully the Accutane will help shove you in the direction of better skin! Just make sure you’re taking care of yourself 💚
I did accutane over 20 years ago. While I was on it, it was awful. Thank goodness I didn't have a job that required me to wear makeup b/c I wouldn't have been able to wear any, the dryness & flaking was awful. But my skin cleared up & over 20 years later, it's still crystal clear. An occasional blackhead. I never get cystic acne or even a whitehead, ever. It may have been awful during the treatment but it was totally worth it. Crystal clear skin is in your future, just wait, it'll be worth it.
Stephanie Careless No premature wrinkles for me. I have beautiful skin compared to what I had before. I have dry skin & you always will after accutane, but I wash, treat & hydrate twice a day every day. My skin has made a total transformation. During the 3 month treatment, it's not fun, flakes & pain & sensitivity.. it's not fun .... But it's totally worth it.
Your akin looks great! I just finished my accutane treatment this month, and the results are unbelievable. Looking back at my old pics, they are barely recognizable. So happy for you that you are getting such great results. Its really life changing when people start to compliment your skin and you no longer have to wonder if they are looking at you or your acne.
I don't know what issues you have medically. I have chiari malformation. JRA and migraines. I understand your pain it hurts a lot. I've been on literally 100s of pain meds so you're not alone.
I am SO HAPPY for you, girl - you have no idea! I got teary eyed when you started talking about getting compliments on your skin and it brought me right back to when I was on accutane just two years ago and I got my first EVER compliment on how nice my skin was. You get so used to having acne that you can't even picture getting a compliment like that and it really us such a surreal and wonderful comment to hear. You are glowing, lady and I'm SO happy for you! xox
The cerave hydrating cleanser burned my skin sooo bad when I was on accutane. The only thing that ended up working for me in the end was the First Aid Beauty cleanser and moisturizer. Your skin looks great!
Christine S YES! I’m so happy to see someone else talk about using that cleanser. I’m on my last month of accurate right now and I have super sensitive skin anyways, but the FAB cleanser is amazing! I can’t use the cerave hydrating one, either.
I’m so happy accutane is working for you! I thought you were always beautiful, but when you feel good about your skin it shows and you look gorgeous! Your skin is glowing!
You were beautiful before, & beautiful now. I’m so happy you are happy with your results ❤️
Oh my, with your love for skincare, you two should collab!
Stephanie Nicole love seeing u on other RUclipsrs accounts!!! Your awesome!
You guys def need to collab!! Two of my favs!
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Stephanie Nicole my two favorite youtubers showing each other love 😍😍😍😍
I don’t like to talk about my chronic pain. Ever. I’m embarrassed by it and loathe feeling weak when I used to be so strong. I get angry when my husband, who just wants to help, asks me how I feel. I hurt! I ALWAYS hurt, and no one around me truly understands that. So I was surprised and touched at how open and matter-of-fact you were about talking about your pain. It was so relatable and it helped me feel a little less lonely. I didn’t know how badly I needed to know someone understood until I listened to you. Thank you.
Kristy Kelly I second this! I have fibromyalgia and I'm in an amazing support group on fb. It's so helpful to just see every day that you're not alone and so many people are living with the same struggles that come along with chronic pain.
Wow! I’m so happy you are having success with the Accutane. Your skin looks great. You are so confident and true to yourself, your beauty shines through no matter what! Sending love 🌯🖤
This is YOUR TIME TAYLOR!!! I'm so excited for you! You've been super happy and content on accutane and I can't wait for your face to get even clearer than it is now!
Nola Girl, her name is Taylor? Sorry I just recently started watching. I thought her name was Aylaa. Where did Aylaa come from?
Lauren Clifton "thataylaa" is pronounced like "The Tay-luh" It took me a while to figure that out too...
Emilie Morgan, ohhhhh! Thank you for writing me back! I feel so silly. Glad I finally know. Lol!
You have always been beautiful! But DAMN your skin is looking freaking amazing
Taylor, I've never dealt with any acne beyond normal teenage blemishes, but my little sister who is still in high school has very severe acne that she's dealt with since she was 11 or so. She was bullied for it in middle school and she used to cry every time she would take her makeup off to go to sleep at night. She ended up finding your channel and you've been a huge, huge help to her. I can't tell you how good it was for her to have a person with her skin type that she could look up to and find advice for managing her skin. Your channel helped her learn that she could still be confident and look great even with her acne. We BOTH really appreciate what you're doing on your channel and your videos have genuinely impacted her life in very positive way.
Your skin is looking great and I'm so happy you've finally found something that's working for you. Much love from me and my little sis ❤️
I’m a big cry baby so seeing the tears made me cry but I’m so excited for you. There’s moments of realization when you’ve wanted something for so long and you finally get it and it feels so good. I hope everything keeps working out. Lots of love.
I went on two rounds of Accuntane years ago when I was in high school. Life changing! I used to have horrible acne & tried every “over the counter” AND prescription products.... finally working up to the most powerful, Accuntane. I love my skin now!!
Just a suggestion, but CeraVe makes a superior product to Aquaphor. The CeraVe Healing Ointment has the same vaseline type base as Aquaphor but it also has ceramides and hyaluronic acid so it is MUCH more pleasant to use and more moisturizing. Cheers!
Palladio 1500 I was just going to type the same thing. It was a lifesaver for me 😉
Palladio 1500 I wanna ty this !
Ariel Tims The CeraVe is actually pleasant rather than feeling that you have encapsulated your self in a petroleum product. I use it on my lips every night and around my eyes to seal in moisturizer in the cold weather even though I am not on Acutane. Cheers!
I have both. I like the Cerave because of the better ingredients, but I feel like the Aquaphor’s slightly thicker consistency stays on longer. I have a few weeks before I start my Accutane, but I’m thinking I will just use a more generous amount of the Cerave, or possibly layer them. Lanolin stays on the best (super thick and sticky) so might try that under Cerave too?
hey I have a question! I was looking through cerave products but I couldn’t find anything that was specifcally for lips. What do you suggest for the dry lips while on accutane?
I've never ever been that happy for someone I don't know. I am legit happy for you, I started having adult cystic acne after I turned 24 and I know how it feels, I know how it affects you (even when we say it doesn't). Retin-a is what works for me. And girl, Jojoba Oil breaks me out, which is weird but my skin also hates it hahaha!
Already starting to see a difference in your skin! Beautiful then and beautiful now :) thank you for sharing your story with us.
I’m so happy you’re seeing results, your skin looks great. Accutane was the BEST decision I ever made for my skin/overall self. Almost 8 years later and I’m still clear!
Wow your skin has improved drastically in 2 months! Thank u for sharing all of this. I am so happy for u!
I suffered from outrageous acne until I was 19 then I FINALLY got prescribed accutane, absolutely no regrets. It's so worth the pain! the dry nostrils, dry lips, dry everything, dry hair roots was great though ha. I went on a much lower dose than you I think. it honestly changed my life. I can actually leave the house without makeup on, and my skin no longer gets oily throughout the day if I am wearing makeup. I just feel like a new person. Your skin has already drastically improved!
bean xo what dose were you on and for how long?
I'm on my 4th month and I have no regrets. My skin looks amazing and i couldn't be happier. You're skin looks amazing and i wish you all the best on this journey.
So happy for you! Thank you!
When I heard you say you have spinal and nerve pains I was surprised. I got diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in February, and about four months ago now got a large herniated disc pushing against my sciatic nerve. The pain was so bad at times I couldn't even roll over in bed. I got put out of work and school. Then when I heard you mention you don't suffer from anxiety and depression, I honestly was surprised. Simply because my condition has made my depression and anxiety so awful and difficult to handle. Plus having to deal with cystic acne and migraines? I honestly think you're an incredibly strong person and I am very glad you don't suffer from depression and anxiety. I seriously think you rock and I'm really glad Accutane seems to be working for you 💖
You may have already done this... but get your thyroid checked. Thyroid issues can cause high cholesterol. It can also cause migraines, joint pain, basically every symptom you have.
If you get "normal" results" please research the results for yourself. I was COMPLETELY misdiagnosed, I had "normal" results from my GP because they didn't know what they were looking at and didn't know how to read the results properly... it took another 2 years of seeing specialists to finally get diagnosed with a faulty thyroid... and I had to have it removed after getting "normal" results. It caused all of the same symptoms you have. Including acne. My face is completely clear since having it removed.
Anyways... I'm so happy you're getting great results on the acutane. Good luck with everything!!
True, women have to be super proactive about thyroid tests bc most doctors order a TSH and call it a day. Ask for Free T3&T4, Reverse T3 and Thyroid Antibody tests. The antibodies are everything bc all tests can be normal, but your body can't use the hormone if the antibodies are high.
Accutane can make your cholesterol higher while on your course. I know this because I’m currently on my last month of accutane (and I had it four years ago) and my dermatologist said that your cholesterol levels aren’t something to be too concerned about with on accutane because it can increase your levels (and mine was looking really high-not fasting when getting blood tests affects this, too). Every symptom she has is completely normal for accutane users!
Oh.. I thought she said it was high BEFORE she started accutane, as well as several of her other symptoms, but it's getting higher while she's on it because it is a side effect. I'm pretty sure she said that, actually.. either way, she has all very classic symptoms of thyroid issues. Migraines, which she has all the time, joint pain, chronic pain, and acne... all before she started..
II was thinking of maybe a auto immune disease.
emmakay1999 She did say it was high before the accutane.
I cannot fucking believe how radiant you look. You’ve always looks beautiful to me and now your skin is literally glowing. I’m so happy for you
2 years post accutane and I'm still carrying around aquaphor like that 😂😂😂my lips have never been the same but my acne has never come back!!! Wishing you well on the rest of your acutane journey
& candygal & _ I'm thinking of going on accutane, your lips never went back to normal? did either of you have any other long term side effects? thank you ❤
beachbaby3792 I’m glad I’m not the only one!! But I’m allergic to aquaphor (but only on my lips) 🤔 so derm told me anyway...so I use the bite beauty agave everyday and LOVE it. But yes. Still dry lol! (I’ve been off 6 months)
Honestly lip fillers helped my dry lips tremendously this is because they are putting hyaluronic acid on your lips. My lips use to be so dry and embarrassed and it was an everyday thing and since then it’s crazy how soft they are
Over a decade after my Accutane and I still have dry skin and Sun sensitivity. It changes your skin forever.
I took accutane for 6 months about 4 years ago now, and it was simultaneously the best and worst experience. It helped clear my skin dramatically, but while I was on it, it was horrible. I was in high school and it was my last ditch effort after struggling for years. My dermatologist did not prepare me for the side effects, and I had horrible headaches and joint pain for the first 2 months and I wanted to stop taking it. I finally started drinking more water and that helped lessen the migraines. My mental health also suffered while I was taking it. Like I said, my skin improved so much and has stayed almost perfectly clear for years (with the occasional breakout), but I would never take it again. I’m so glad it’s working so well for you!
My dad has high cholesterol that is genetic. He takes medicine, but my mom added spirulina and alfalfa and his level dropped 35 points beyond the benefit of the meds. It really helped. Your skin looks amazing btw.
Ace Newland in supplement form of those? I have the same prob and tried countless meds this sounds good
The less animal products you eat (as cholesterol is only found in those foods, and they are high in saturated fat) and the more you replace them with healthy greens, veggies, nuts, seeds, legumes, grains, fruits the research shows the lower peoples cholesterol gets. Look into plant-based nutrition :)
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She went to our local herb and wellness store and got powdered versions of both and then encapsulated them. I think supplement versions would work just as well, but she didn't want any preservatives or binders in what he was taking.
Ace Newland thanks a lot, it's hard to figure out since it's a heredity thing I'm going to try these!!!❤❤
I'm glad for you and hope this does the trick.
I had terrible cystic acne in my youth, but unlike you, it damaged my self esteem considerably. I've also suffered from depression since my teens (I'm 51 now).
The first time I went on Accutane was 30 years ago. I don't recall a "purge" phase, and the only side effect I can recall was hair loss. I loved being on Accutane because, for the first time in my life, my makeup looked fresh all day, as ordinarily it would start breaking down from my oily skin within an hour. Having smooth skin beneath my fingertips was a revelation.
Within the first year after going off Accutane, my skin settled into some nasty scarring from the cystic acne that hadn't been evident prior--it seemed that the Accutane kept my skin plumped up. My hair growth recovered without a problem.
I went on Accutane a second time 18 years ago. Looking back, I think this second treatment was unnecessary, as while I had started breaking out again, it wasn't nearly as bad. This time the hair loss was quite significant and my hair took literally years to recover.
Neither time did I experience suicidal thoughts, even though I'm naturally prone to depression.
Anyway, that's my experience. I wish you all the best! Thank you for sharing, and kudos to you for not letting acne affect your self image.
as soon as I opened the video I saw a difference omg
I was on accurate 4 years ago, it was a great decision!!! I don’t wear foundation on most days and still get compliments from strangers on my beautiful skin. A huge difference from when I was in middle school and the other kids would say things like “eww do you have chickenpox?”. 🙃
*accutane
Is is a as good as people say?
Katie Collins For me it was!
Shaii Baii that’s good
Congrats 😃
I'm planning to try accutane . My friend used it and she said it helped. I just want to get clear skin again. Does accutane help with acne scars too ?
you probably already know that if you’ve been dealing with cholesterol, but one natural thing that really helped me when my numbers were a little high was oatmeal. i actually love oatmeal, so it was easy for me to eat a little more of it. i don’t know if you’ve tried it, so i’m just throwing it here.
also, i’m really happy for your progress! congrats!
Things are so different now than when I took accutane in the late 90s! They just gave me the RX and I took it. No blood tests, no check ins, no nothing. This way is much better! You're looking amazing!
Skin looks amazing!!! I’m never gonna have the balls to go on accutane, but girl!!! I’ll just live through your flawless lookin skin 💖
As a pain free, acne free 24 year old I need to tell you that I think you're an amazing individual. Your attitude and personality are just bomb and you really inspire me to be a stronger person. I really hope that's not offensive (it's so hard to get things across on the internet) but all good feels from this subscriber
I don't really want to be that person giving medical advice in the RUclips comment section lol but since this happened to me personally I just want to make sure you know that Imitrex isn't meant to be used constantly. When I started taking it for my own migraines nobody bothered to tell me that taking it more than 10 times a month actually causes migraines (and the NP knew I was having more than 10 migraines a month - still didn't tell me). Again, hate to be that person giving unsolicited medication advice, but since it happened to me and you mentioned you have 5 migraines a week I wanted to make sure someone told you that Imitrex can't be used more than 10 times a month and you aren't accidentally causing yourself more migraines (like I did for a while).
So glad accutane is working for you other than the few side effects, good luck with the last 4 months :)
I know its not- I just literally wouldn't be able to function, work, or have a life without it so right now it's all I can do while trying other things. The ideal is to get off of it but that's not possible right now unfortunately. :)
Totally understand needing it, I just couldn't not say something because I didn't realize it was causing some of my migraines until I started medical school. Hope you find something else that works!!
thataylaa
I’ve been there. Zomig was my preferred med. Now nartriptan is what I take. But if I get a horrible headache zomig lets me function. Look into POTS syndrome. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. My pain life has been much like yours. I was in my thirty’s when I watched mystery diagnosis and saw a lady who had OT. I don’t faint thank God. I am not trying to give you advice either but I wanted you to know. Every daily symptom you have I have and had. You are open with us and I wish I knew earlier so I’m sharing. POTS was not given a name until 1993. Some doctors don’t recognize it because it’s not a disease just a syndrome. Keep up the good work. You are awesome!
thataylaa have you tried Midrin? I got prescribed it at the UCSF migraine clinic and it helps sooo much. (Imitrex gives me panic attacks so i cant take it) but Midrin is supposed to be easier in your body. Most drs don't think to try it because its an older med
I've been on birth control for 2 months now because I have awful monthly cramping and not only did it totally clear up my face, it also cleared up the pretty severe acne on my back, neck, chest and arms and I couldn't be more pleased. My confidence has grown and I finally feel like I can wear a tank top to the gym! I'm so happy for you and your Accutane journey so far, you look amazing and it seems like you're so happy with the results 💕
Omg. That one month pic...totally crying...go girl. 🙌🙌🙌
Knowing you also live in chronic pain just made me love you even more. I have EDS and watching a RUclipsr who gets it is awesome. Bittersweet
I finished accutane about 2 months ago and I can definitely say that the journey was worth it. Month 3 was the worst for me and my acne actually got worse, but it’s been 2 months since I finished and I have not had any spots or pimples since. Love watching your accutane related videos and watching you go through this journey as well ❤️
There's a HUGE difference - once you see the 'Before' pics, it is so evident! I remember when I was on Accutane I was thrilled when the makeup I applied in the AM was exactly the same at night - NO oil breaking through - it was fabulous!! Glad it's working so well for you with those minimal side effects. Keep up the great work - your videos are incredibly helpful and laden with loads of wonderful info and tips for those considering this most powerful medication. Bless you.
Dear Taylor,
I'm so happy for you. Your skin is glowing. Your story is inspiring. It's great to see other young women taking charge of their health and doing what makes them happy. ♡♡♡
I’m a Derm PA and I love Accutane. I have watched this med change people’s lives. It isn’t something I suggest lightly but I have been following you for years and am so happy you are responding well. You are beautiful inside and out!
Your skin is looking amazing 👏🏽😍
I have chronic eczema so I can definitely say that unscented things and moisture-locking creams or lotions are always a good thing. I know you’re not big on in-shower products but the Curel in-shower body lotion is SO GOOD. It takes away that extra step of moisturizing after, but I know you have found some oil washes so you do whatever works best for you. Staying away from irritants can also help the eczema. If you visit the National Eczema Association website, they have a lot of good information and also recommended products you should use with eczema. This is super late commenting but I just thought about it randomly and thought I should post it on this video. Once again, your skin looks amazing!
I’m so happy that this is working for you! You’re so beautiful and such a nice, genuine person. I love watching your videos, I have for years. Always brings me joy to see you happy! Keep doing what you’re doing because you deserve all your success!! Love you and proud to be part of the baeritto family!! ❤️🌯
I get so happy seeing other people’s journey on accutane! I decided to do it when I was really young but it changed my life completely. I had bad acne everywhere and now I have completely clear skin with one or two little pimples max at anytime. I love it, and I don’t even have bad scars either. I don’t know what I would have done without it honestly
What a difference since you started this journey. Your skin is looking so good.
After following u for several yrs, i feel like u r my teenage daughter. I have been praying for you that everything is going well with minimal side effects!
Such awesome Results! As a medical practitioner I feel obligated to mention for you to research water intoxication. Drinking too much water can dilute important electrolytes which inturn can be dangerous. Good luck for the rest of the months, I look forward to seeing the results.
DocfayeZA wow didn't know drinking too much water can hurt you
DocfayeZA A very valid point, it is possible. However, in order to drive the body to the point of toxicity she would have to be drinking at least 15 of those Starbucks cups (which are about 24 oz) within about 3-5 hours’ time. This may vary slightly because of her height and weight, but that is equivalent to about 10.5 litres of water in 3-5 hours. Some basic math for you, there’s about 33.8 US fluid ounces in 1 Litre; for simplicity’s sake we’ll round it up to 34 oz. The cup that she is using, as was said, is about 24 oz, so drinking about 8-10 cups’ worth over the course of a day (probably around 12-16 hrs), would put her at about 5.6L (8 cups) to 7.1L (10 cups) for the entire day. Trying to drink that much and more in 3-5 hours would be extremely difficult, and you would also have to push past the body’s natural urge to vomit because of the insane amount of fluid intake. Therefore, she is at a low risk for water poisoning.
Andrea Wallace thanks for the numbers.. You're right in terms of time frame, and athletes are probably more at risk. I still think though that many people can easily drink a litre in an hour if they routinely up their intake. Add to that a hectic workout and the intake will be more. I don't see why people drink so much anyway when it's not necessary. It's quite fine to drink to thirst unless for medical reasons.
Judith Perez right!
I am just super happy that you aren't having a rough time on accutane! I'm always so jealous of my friends who have previously been on accutane bc their skin is baby soft and they don't get regular breakouts like I do lol. Receiving compliments on my skin is probably the best thing that could happen to me, so I'm sure it makes you feel good even if you weren't feeling bad. Side note I've read that jojoba oil is also good for your hair and nails, so if it doesn't work well with your skin you could always try that! You're very knowledgable with skincare and I admire that about you and look forward to more updates!
Honestly it's amazing how strong you are, it's very inspirational to listen to someone going through so much physical pain and yet be able to keep smiling no matter what! You go girl!! You look amazing by the way x
I can't thank you enough for sharing your journey. As another 20-something-year-old teetering on the edge of commencing a drug (an immunosuppressant, also for skin issues) that is a life changing sort of treatment with many risks and side effects, it's encouraging to see someone having success. You've also inspired me to do some research for real people who have a lived experience on the drug. These videos provide some real insight that the medical side of things lacks. I wish you all the best - I hope you continue to see results and your health continues to progress well during your treatment. Thanks girl x
I'm so glad you're doing so well. I have fibromyalgia, scoliosis, and eczema. Both of my kids have eczema as well. Something that helps us is applying coconut oil over the top of our steroid cream. That's a great duo. Also a filtered shower head is great for your skin and hair. I use the sprite brand filtered shower heads for the last 8 years. As a hairstylist I recommend those shower heads to clients as well. I hope this helps. Xoxo
Sandra Coleman I think I have fibromyalgia but I’m unsure....could you explain to me how you found out or the diagnoses process?
I have a family member who is a nurse and when I brought up my concern they told me it’s not even real and it made me insecure to go seek out help.
N A So many people say that. Sadly fibromyalgia is like the medical catch all drawer. When you have pain throughout your body and they can't find a cause they say fibromyalgia. I truthfully feel I have a rare version of rhumetoid. But since I have state insurance it's very hard to get doctors to go the extra mile. But if your in pain you should talk to your doctor. Research and be diligent.
Sandra Coleman so many people break out from coconut oil I would be very careful, test it on a small area before just using it all over unless you know for sure it won't break you out. All the coconut oil is doing is forming a barrier to seal in the moisturizer underneath. Any occlusive oil will work for that purpose - mineral oil, fractionated coconut oil (seems to break you less people), macademia oil, etc. a sleeping mask or Aquaphor will work too
Sandra Coleman, great info! Can you link the specific one you use?
Avery P Yes of course.
www.spritewater.com/shop/shower-pure-filtered-shower-head/
That is the specific one I use. But they have tons of options for shower and bath. It's such a helpful thing to add to your daily routine.... that you only have to worry about every 6 to 9 months. Lol
My derm said that accutane makes your skin light up like a Christmas tree! When I was on it my skin cleared up but the redness remained until after I was off of it! Glad you’re having a good experience with it too, it honestly changed my life xoxoxox
The "purge phase" happened around month 3 for me. I was thinking I was out of the clear and then bam. There it was. So fingers crossed for you that everything stays clear. I didn't really get too dry either. It's all about prevention. I started being diligent with my skincare about a week prior to starting. Keep it simple. Aquaphore. Cerave moisturizer. A simple face wash like Cerave or Cetaphil. That seemed to work best for me.
Lindsey Quinn I think everyone is different. I shrivelled up like a dry old prune basically from day 1 and stayed that way. I stopped having active breakouts after about a month and never went through a "purge" phase. I think my skin was just more naturally prone to dryness, as 7 years later it is still very dry. Not that I'm complaining as I find the dryness much easier to manage than I ever found the acne.
JennyWas13 Of course. Everyone is going to have a different experience. I just know for me, prevention was key. Staying ahead of the curve as opposed to getting dry and than trying to do something about it.
Lindsey Quinn Sorry I wasn't trying to be critical of your advice to keep on top of water/routines, my comment was aimed more towards the purge phase thing. I think a lot of people freak out about the idea of it, but not everyone is necessarily going to have one
JennyWas13 Oh it's all good. I didn't take it that way.
Lindsey Quinn my purge phase was through month 1.. not too sure if it will continue. I hope not. Throughout the day the acne continuously comes out beneath my jaw area 🤢 pus coming out with people talking to me... the worst !!! I’ll have to try a Cerave
I'm just sending love and encouragement to you as you go through this journey. I have been reading through your comments and was overwhelmed with all the suggestions. Just remember there is only one "Thataylaa" in this world! Your Accutane experience will be your own! You are an inspiration to those people currently on Accutane because of how proactive you are. Those of us with chronic pain issues are used to pushing ourselves to even get out of bed in the morning... dealing with unique health issues. So you are a great candidate for this! Just know how proud we all are of you, and we loved you with or without acne!
I’m so glad accutane works for you! It worked wonders for my cystic acne and really helped clear me up! Congratulations ❤️
I thought you were hard-working before (like, regarding what you post) , but now I can see that you put a lot of effort into everything you do. You're amazing Taylor, I do admire you.
i’m going on accutane next month and im really scared for the purge phase, but im excited to have clear skin!
hi! did you have any lasting side effects? I'm re really nervous and I start next month too!
@@LnzMQ I know a lot of people talk about purging, but if you talk to a derm or look at scientific studies, only about 30% of people actually purge. If you do purge, it should only last a few weeks anyways!
it really depends , u might get few zits(which leave in few days or more) in places u dont normally get, thats the purging . Sometimes it doesn't mean your whole face gonna be covered in acne lol
I've watched your video's for a while and have never commented but feel I need to say that you are a courageous woman. Whilst I have never had acne and can only imagine the difficulties that accompany acne, I have an enormous amount of respect for you. I know that this journey you are on will only make you stronger and give you even more confidence. You are simply amazing!
I'm starting Accutane tomorrow! I am very excited and very nervous. lol You inspired me to finally take the leap and do it, I am 32 and have had acne since puberty. This is my last resort. I have tried everything. I hope this works for me with minimal side effects! Thanks Taylaa!
How did it work for you?? I'm going to start next month
Your positive attitude is Breath Of Fresh Air. You've always been beautiful regardless of your skin status. I'm thrilled that youve found success in Accutane.
Your skin has improved so much! Thank you for sharing your journey and providing informative content. ❤️
Thanks for watching Heather!
I knew you had chronic migraines but I didn't know that you have back and neck pain. You are such a strong woman. I honestly have only had one migraine that felt like my head was going to explode and I wanted to cry but it hurt to bad and I wanted my husband to bring me to ER and u suffer through that five times a week, like that migraine was worse then back and neck pain because when I'm in pain I can prop my neck up or lay down to help. Migraines you have no idea when they will stop and Its debilitating but okay so that's not what I meant the comment to be but I'm am so happy for you that your skin is getting so much better. People don't understand that cystic acne f*ing hurts. I had no idea until my husband told me how it felt when he had it growing up. I'm just so happy for you. Like you made my day how lame am I? Lol
I’m on Month 4 of Accutane. I have extreme joint pains, headaches and some sadness but I’m happy with my results so far.
Pauline Newman good luck remember the sadness is just the Accutane not because of your life
you're honestly one of the biggest influences in my life! my skin is very similar to yours, so your videos have been my holy grail in terms of what foundation works best to cover cystic acne with combination, textured skin; and in how to rock my skin and feel comfortable in it. you're filled with self love and acceptance and honesty, it's so refreshing seeing that in a youtuber. i'm so happy that accutane is working wonders for you and that it's unlocking a next level confidence. sending good thoughts for the next four months!!
Heads up on Milk Thistle extract all. There is a warning online, and usually on the bottles, but I wanted to give y'all a heads up. If you are allergic to ragweed or related plants, you may have an allergic reaction to the Milk Thistle extract. My personal suggestion is that if you're not sure, talk to your doctor first.😊 (Like Taylor did👍)
As I scrolled down reading countless comments and suggestions and encouragement for you, doesn't that mean so much to you? You are so brave to tell your stories and trials you have. Others of us don't feel so alone. It just takes a few like you, to show that a positive attitude about themselves can do so much. Will effect others opinion of themselves. Good for you!!
Girl thank you so much for this video! I'm the same age as you, same super pale skin, cystic acne and going on accutane in 3 days time, so this could not have come at a better point for me. So happy to see how good your skin is looking! 💕 💕 💕
i’m glad a lot of people are researching accutane it really works i’m on month 5 and my skin looks the best it has everrrrr looked! just focusing on tightening my pores and fading dark marks.. good luck!!
I went on Accutane a couple years ago and my acne came back slowly. I was happy with the results for about a year and didnt have to worry too much about my skin. It didnt come back nearly as bad as before and not really cystic and painful. I don't think my dosage was high enough for my weight or maybe I wasn't on it long enough. I'm hesitant to go back on it because I think it's really hard on your body and kind of scares me. Good luck! It definitely feels so nice not feeling self conscious about your skin and not worrying about that and the negative effects like depression that can go along with it. But I'm back to feeling self conscious again and hate the texture of my skin, so we'll see if I go back on.
Serena Beena good luck if you do !!!! 💓
How long were you on it?
Oh my gosh your skin looks amazing!! I’m so happy for you! Honestly you have been a big inspiration for me when it comes to taking care of my skin! My skin was never at the level where I felt like I needed to go on something like Accutane, but you have definitely helped me understand how important it is to take care of your skin. Now that I’ve FINALLY decided to do something about my acne(other than just the usual face wash), my skin is completely clear and it is a life changer for me! To be able to feel like I don’t need makeup to cover up my acne or even just be able to wear a natural light weight foundation, to me is an amazing feeling! I hope you’re Accutane journey keeps going well, you rock!
I am one of those people that comment before the video is over...
I have a f-ton of similar conditions as you. 4 spine surgeries and damaged nerves over here...
I was given Gabapentin for my nerve pain and to help stop the muscle spasms in my thigh (as a result from surgery on spine).
Gabapentin made me feel super weird, blurred my vision so bad, I thought my glasses weren’t working. It also can cause headaches. Which I also suffer from migraines and period migraines.
I am taking Skelaxin now, which is technically a muscle relaxant, but helps with my nerve pain and nerves firing. It does not make me drowsy either. I haven’t had any side effects from and I have a noticeable difference when I stop taking it.
Here’s the definition. It can be very expensive if your insurance isn’t great
Skelaxin (metaxalone) is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) in the brain. Skelaxin is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury. Skelaxin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Malinda B , I'm taking gabepentin (neurontin) right now for chronic hip pain x 20 years. It's giving me some of the symptoms you mentioned. Feels like I'm spaced out beyond words . I'm gonna ask my Dr about the med your on now. I hope you're doing ok and that your pain is under control. My husband has had three spinal surgeries and I know how awful it can be. Thanks for the suggestion and you hang in there.
i took gabepentin once and it didnt even work, it just made me drowsy and sad. but then when i stopped taking it, my insomnia got ten times worse from not having the drowsiness at night :/ it took years to recover my sleep schedule from the damage it did, i was literally going days without sleep or just falling asleep when my brother woke for school. thankfully ive found a medication that helps me sleep now.
have you guys considered medical marijuana? there are ways to legally obtain it without going through the certification process, even in states where it isn't legal. if you're afraid of the high, usually medical versions only use cbd, which is the part of the plant that doesn't make you high and gives you pain relief. it technically isn't even cannibis, it's just phrased that way to avoid confusion. ive tried it in oils and lotion and it does help. i love the lotions for muscle pains (im sure it would be great for spasms) and the oils tend to do better for broader types of pain like nerves that you can't exactly pinpoint for a lotion. buylegalmeds.com has them if you did wanna look, they even have gummies if you want to ease into it without feeling weird.
Hey, I do not know if this will help. I too struggle with chronic pain. Mine is from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (a genetic condition that affects collagen production, this causes hypermobility which causes back problems, arthritis, joint pain, muscle spasms, etc. It also causes things like insomnia), adhesions, endometriosis/adenomyosis, and ovarian cysts. I have also had multiple surgeries which has caused nerve damage to my bladder, abdomen... everything in there lol. I was put on gabapentin and I hated the side effects. I am glad that I am not the only one with the blured vision, that worried me. Anyway, I told my doctor and I was put on gralise which is just an extended release form of gabapentin. Because you are getting it gradually over the day instead of all a once, the side effects are not nearly as bad. I had a hard time getting up in the morning, but once I adjusted to it, it was fine. Thought this might help since a lot of people (including some doctors) do not know about this as it is a relatively new form of gabapentin. Hope this helps.
Your skin is looking great! I'm almost a year from completion of my course of Accutane, and every dry patch and cracked lip and body ache will be so worth it girl! I'm still healing and fading all my scarring, but it's nice to see someone who has "Accutane skin" recommend products and show how they work. I'm still dealing with dryness, and I was super oily before!
Nicole Emmons Im 6 months post accutane but im still dealing with a lot of discoloration.. do you happen to know how long it takes for hyperpigmentation will go away? Have you noticed less discoloration the last 6 months?
TVDVideoMaker The thing that I have been told the most by my dermatologist is time, and while he has been correct- it's been quite the slow process. I have seen the biggest difference the last 6 months. I am considering laser treatments, but not the ones that cause tons of peeling as I'm a nurse and can't put myself at risk for infection that way, much less take 2 weeks off of work for vanity lol! I've heard that chemical peels are awesome too, and microdermabrasion. So far I have just used a shit ton of moisturizer and Vitamin E, and tried to give it time. I'm a year out, and I still have people commenting on how my skin is still improving from their view- even though I can't really see it from mine. :)
Nicole Emmons That's amazing! I'm really happy for you! I will try my best to stay patient! Oh, and it's kind of funny because I also happen to be a nurse.. so getting that extra skin-layer off (chemical peel) sounds terrifying yet kind of exciting
You look phenomenal! I can’t wait to see your end result. I’m so very happy for you!
I started watching you when you started your Accutane journey, I found you while looking up videos for my 15 year old daughter who will be starting her own journey on January 5th. My daughter now follows you as well because of all the great tips you give, plus y’all seem to be a lot alike. Thank you for not only documenting this journey but also all your previous videos helping those struggling with acne. I hope you know what a positive difference you’re making.
i just started accutane so naturally im rewatching all of your accutane videos... although im a little nervous because im 115 pounds and my derm started me on 40mg of claravis which i feel like is more than most people start with...
The higher the dose, the less chance for relapse.
Girl, you're a role model! You deserve all the happiness & success in the world.
Hey, Taylor! I’m glad accutane is working out for you (your skin is looking great!). I’m an optometrist, and I’m glad you’re using artificial tears. Systane Ultra is a good drop, but I would recommend trying one that supplements the oil layer of the tears (like Systane Balance, Retaine, or Refresh Optive Advanced) since that’s what’s being affected. 😊
Sarah Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I am doing my research and prep to start Accutane in a few weeks :-)
What would you reccomend for me? I'm 38 started today for hormonal cystic acne
I wear contacts but I have a feeling I might be wearing my glasses alot more during treatment. I'm on 20 mg once a day. I tend to get dry eyes after wearing my contacts all day but usually Visine for contacts does the trick.
Seeing your eyes well up a bit when you were talking about people complimenting your skin made me get teary eyed because I know that feeling so well. I have struggled with the worst case of psoriasis any of my Drs have ever seen and I tried everything to help it but nothing worked. I got so used to people asking me what's wrong with my skin and other rude comments but when I finally found a medication that worked HOLY SHIT I've never been so happy. I went from being over 90% covered to completely clear in two weeks and it seriously felt like a miracle to me. Now I just have to deal with people telling me I shouldn't be on the medication for various potential side effects it can cause, as I'm sure you do too haha. I'm SO happy for you and your skin looks amazing💕
Yes that Aquaphor life, I'm 3 years post accutane and that is still my go to product during the dry skin /lips phases. Loving your results, and glad you've had minimal side effects.
so happy that it's working for you and with minimal side effects. you have endured a lot over the years, you deserve to catch a break!
I’m loving the bare face chat
Going on accurate was the best decision I ever made. Congrats to you! You are glowing!
Hey I'm also on Myorisan! But just the 30mg once a day because my insurance doesn't cover it :/ isn't the packaging like, ridiculously annoying to get the pills out? Am I the only one that feels that way? 😂
I also love the CeraVe hydrating face wash, I'll have to try the night cream!
HulloAlice yes I’m taking the exact same one, it’s so annoying opening it
I was on accutane when I was in my forties. O had a hysterectomy at 40 and later developed cystic acne. It was pretty intense. I was so dry, my lips and skin. Also it could trigger depression. I'm so glad I did it, now I'm 53 and never had another problem. Best wishes
Thanks so much for sharing your story, Your skin is looking great! :)
RE: Cholesterol: I have had elevated cholesterol for zilcho reason too. I have been eating a good mediteranean diet for yonks ( which helps with the bone and muscle aches I have had since a teenager). I had to see a dozen docs until I found one that checked Thyroid TSH 3&4 ( which was in health range), then had blood test to check the "Thyroid antibodies", found out they were raised and condusive to a Thyroid Auto-Immune disease called "Hashimotos". It causes High Cholesterol, bone and muscle pain, headaches and a few other things. It may be worth getting a blood test for the "Thyroid Antibodies" .. Just when you talked about the cholesterol elevation, a light bulb went off - it is always good to disregard everything. End of rant. Good luck and see you in your next video. 🍀🌻🌹
As someone with chronic pain, I'm so crazy impressed and inspired with how accomplished and on top of it you are (weird phrasing?) - if I have a migraine I pretty much clock out for the rest of the day and I get really down and depressed when I've been having a lot of generalized pain. You keep doing what you're doing! Also thank you for making videos like these - you just are so comprehensive about your experience, I feel like anyone going through accutane or about to go on accutane will really really appreciate this.
I'm glad you're doing so well! Unscented Dove soap and CeraVe cream (the tub with the pump is awesome) are great for eczema. Fragrance is EVIL in skin care! Especially if the skin barrier is disrupted, irritated.
I've had acne for over eight years. I tried to go on Accutane when I was in HS but got pulled off of it due to it making my depression and suicidal thoughts more severe. I still have horrific cystic acne and am really considering going on it again now that I am in college and don't need parental consent. Obviously, I'm worried about the depression again, but I am so sick of hating my skin. Watching your Accutane journey is really inspiring, I just want to know what it's like to have clear skin.
Chronic pain/ migraine sufferers unite! I do have a question. How did you get rid of the small under the skin white heads? I'm getting those from my face cream that my dermatologist prescribed.
As soon as I stopped using the jojoba oil they went away pretty quickly within a few days!
Use a BHA or What I used for my pimples was benzoyl peroxide snd it got rid of them! You CAN use oils -.- Visit paulschoice.com
I'm so glad you've finally found the answer to your acne! I was on accutane for four months and I had to stop taking it because it caused liver problems and my hair fell out so much I had to cut my hair and rock a pixie cut. It ended up not being my solution because we found out that my acne is caused by my high testosterone levels! Sooooo happy that this is working so far for you ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Have you ever researched Chiari Malformation? You need a MRI for proper diagnoses. Basically, CM is your skull is too small for your brain. After my surgery, my acne went away. I have many symptoms like, headaches, myriad of body aches, ect ect ect...
Jaime Vincent wow.. Thats wild!! I bet u hear all the best jokes bout being smart! Lol glad u found a Dr to help u, and things have worked out!
It’s not that the skull is too small, it’s that the connective tissue that holds the cerebellar tonsils up is weak and allows it to sag down into the spinal canal.
I have two areas, in which the skull has a malformation. One at the typical spot & one on the side, near my ear. Yes, in my case, the skull is too small. It is like going on vacation for two weeks, only having an over night case. That seems the most basic way to explain Chiari, at least one of the easiest way for people to understand it. Chiari headaches are very specific. Only a small percentage of folks with Chiari have symptoms. I was really lucky, the doctor I had was a pioneer in the "zipper" surgery, Pittsburgh, PA. Everyone has a different experience with Chiari Malformation.
Sitting here watching this with my boyfriend next to me and once he heard your voice he goes “oh is she doing okay? Have her migraines gotten better since she started Accutane?” Showed him your before and after and we are both so happy for you. Keeping you in our thoughts ❤️
Hi! Your skin does look a lot better. Amazing courage for doing it and major respect for sticking with it for so long! Also, I have chronic migraines too and nothing ever worked. In my case, I started drinking mint green tea every day and it does prevent them as much as possible. Maybe that might help?
Ur skin looks great
I'm so glad you are happy with the results. My two sense is your skin hasn't changed a thing. You're still just as beautiful and amazing as you were from day one. I love your channel and dad is AWESOME!!! Keep rocking it out!!!!!
I get eczema on my fingers and it’s usually extremely painful! I get most of my flare ups when I travel just like you mentioned so it’s not unusual
I am so happy its working for you!! I went on accutane and it literally changed my life. Despite the side effects, I’d recommend it to anyone!
Taylor! The hemp hand protector from the body shop is AMAZING for super dry patches of skin! I get psoriasis really bad on my wrists and hands in the winter, and the hand protector always works better than my steroid prescription creme. You should get it if you're having trouble with red, scaling skin :)
I took Accutane when I was 16 because I had cystic acne. It’s interesting hearing how things have changed from then to now (I’m 29 now). I didn’t take it for long because I had some not great side effects, but it helped immensely. My face is clear 90% of the time, so I really hope it helps for you too. I think you’re a little younger than me, so your body is going to keep changing as you age, and hopefully the Accutane will help shove you in the direction of better skin! Just make sure you’re taking care of yourself 💚
I did accutane over 20 years ago. While I was on it, it was awful. Thank goodness I didn't have a job that required me to wear makeup b/c I wouldn't have been able to wear any, the dryness & flaking was awful. But my skin cleared up & over 20 years later, it's still crystal clear. An occasional blackhead. I never get cystic acne or even a whitehead, ever. It may have been awful during the treatment but it was totally worth it. Crystal clear skin is in your future, just wait, it'll be worth it.
Jennifer Ellis how long have you been on accutane? 😊
MarNa _ke I think it was about 3 months
Jennifer Ellis thanks!!
No pre maturewrinkles? I’ve been thinking about taking Accutane but I’m scared my skin will get too dry and age quickly.
Stephanie Careless No premature wrinkles for me. I have beautiful skin compared to what I had before. I have dry skin & you always will after accutane, but I wash, treat & hydrate twice a day every day. My skin has made a total transformation. During the 3 month treatment, it's not fun, flakes & pain & sensitivity.. it's not fun .... But it's totally worth it.
Your akin looks great! I just finished my accutane treatment this month, and the results are unbelievable. Looking back at my old pics, they are barely recognizable. So happy for you that you are getting such great results. Its really life changing when people start to compliment your skin and you no longer have to wonder if they are looking at you or your acne.
I don't know what issues you have medically. I have chiari malformation. JRA and migraines. I understand your pain it hurts a lot. I've been on literally 100s of pain meds so you're not alone.
k fk I'm sorry you go through this! 😍
k fk my mom has chiari it sucks so much
my mom has chiari as well, she’s had decompression surgery but still suffers. stay strong❤️
k fk I also feel chiari! Ive never seen anyone mention it before besides myself, so thank you for making me feel like I'm not imagining things! ❤
All of you guys on Facebook there are chiari groups you can join they are amazkng
I am SO HAPPY for you, girl - you have no idea! I got teary eyed when you started talking about getting compliments on your skin and it brought me right back to when I was on accutane just two years ago and I got my first EVER compliment on how nice my skin was. You get so used to having acne that you can't even picture getting a compliment like that and it really us such a surreal and wonderful comment to hear. You are glowing, lady and I'm SO happy for you! xox
The cerave hydrating cleanser burned my skin sooo bad when I was on accutane. The only thing that ended up working for me in the end was the First Aid Beauty cleanser and moisturizer. Your skin looks great!
Christine S YES! I’m so happy to see someone else talk about using that cleanser. I’m on my last month of accurate right now and I have super sensitive skin anyways, but the FAB cleanser is amazing! I can’t use the cerave hydrating one, either.
It's the best! I've been finished with accutane for 1.5 years and I still refuse to use anything else but FAB cleanser/moisturizer.
Which FAB cleanser/moisturizer do you use? Is it the cream in the tub?
it's the ultra repair cream. It comes in a tub or a tube I think.
I’m so happy accutane is working for you! I thought you were always beautiful, but when you feel good about your skin it shows and you look gorgeous! Your skin is glowing!