Starting Treatment - Roaccutane

Joyce
 

Joyce

Saturday 24 May, 2008

Posted in Roaccutane Diaries

Hello,

I’ve just taken my second dose of Roaccutane. I thought that I’d contribute to this website because I’ve already gotten a lot from reading the posts of other people.

I’m excited and scared about this treatment. I’ve had acne since I was about 11 and now I’m 31 I think it’s about time I got rid of it. From what I’ve read it seems that it’s a real possibility that I’ll be acne free for the rest of my life. I also like that it should shrink my sebaceous glands, as I have really oily skin and I’m tired of being one of the ’shiny happy people’. Being oily and spotty does not make me happy.

I’ve tried numerous treatments over the years that haven’t worked. The worse treatment being Yasmin (contraceptive pill) which made me very depressed. I hope I don’t get depressed on Roaccutane. The other side effect that I’m afraid of is joint and muscle pain. I enjoy vigorous workouts, particularly kick-boxing, and I have to work out to keep my weight down. Over the last 9 years I’ve gone from a size 22 to a 12/14 and I want to stay this size. Unfortunately I’m a comfort eater, so for me depression + no exercise = weight gain.

I’ve been given a 4 month prescription. I’m looking forward to the 20 September 2008 when I should be acne free! It’s a Saturday, so maybe I’ll have a party.

5 Responses to “Starting Treatment - Roaccutane”

#1 Abi says...

Good luck with your treatment Joyce :-)

I have no plans for 20 Sept, can I come to your party lol?

xxxxxxxxxxxxx

May 24th, 2008 at 5:09 pm

#2 Joyce says...

Thanx Abi,
I’ll let you know about party shenanigans nearer the time ;o)

May 25th, 2008 at 4:32 pm

#3 Amaris says...

hey joyce, i’ve just started roaccutane too :) took my 2nd dose this morning.

my prescription is for 6 months though, so you get to finish first lol. i’m glad i found someone on this website who’s started relatively the same time as me. maybe we can keep each other updated on our progress??

:) good luck!!

May 27th, 2008 at 1:58 pm

#4 Joyce says...

Hi Amaris,

I’d like to do that :o)

What dose are you on? The dermatologist has put me on 4×20mg per day and has said that I shouldn’t need to see him again unless there has been no change by the end of the course. I’m trying to see this as a good thing - that he thinks I’m a prime candidate for the high does to work straight away with no problems (I’m trying not see it as him being negligent and wanting to keep the number of patients he has to see on a regular basis to a minimum). I guess time will tell!

Jx

May 29th, 2008 at 11:36 am

#5 Amaris says...

Hi again

I’m on 2×20mg p/day, and my derma said I could take both at the same time with breakfast. But come to think of it I don’t remember my derma telling about a follow up visit either. He just said if I have any problems I can always call or come back in.

How have your last few days been going? So far I haven’t had any side effects, but after all it has only been four days lol, so I’ll still be on the lookout.

I’ve had moderate acne from about age 10, and i’m 19 now, and this was actually my first time visiting a dermatologist. Through those 9 years I could deal with the few insensitive people who would actually make a rude comment out loud, but mostly it was the curious or pitiful stares that really bothered me.

So when my derma offered me two basic courses of treatment- something that would control the acne until it diminished on its own in goodness knows how many years, or something that could possibly cure it in about 6 months- I jumped on board for the cure!

I’m just hoping that I don’t have to regret this decision :)

May 29th, 2008 at 1:45 pm

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