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Sat-09-02-2019, 20:37 PM
Hi Leizel and a warm welcome to our club 
The early stages of Psoriasis can be very overwhelming as you come to terms with the disease. Unfortunately in a lot of countries the Dermatology specialists nearly always go through the same regime of creams then UV before hitting the systemics and ultimately bios you having had to fail on one before going on to the next.
What I would advise is to do some research on various treatments and work out a rough plan on how you would like your treatment to progress as its your body, your disease and you should be entitled to point the doctor in the general direction of how you would like to be treated (this site is ideal as there is tons here and nobody has any ties to particular treatments - we are all genuine sufferers and Fred ensures there are never any miracle cures posted ). Just be aware that some lotions should only be used for a short period of time, normally a month as they have a nasty habit of thinning the skin.
Sorry I cant be any help with regard to the swelling of your legs, its not something I have come across before but one thing has come to mind. Has your Doctor had your Psoriasis confirmed by a biopsy? I only ask as my mother had cellulitis a couple of years ago in her legs and it looked awfully like my Psoriasis and she also suffered from intermittent swelling.
If you need any more advice please yell out somebody will be only too happy to help
Don't forget there is an active off topic are where you can let off some steam or chill out in the bar
JohnB
The early stages of Psoriasis can be very overwhelming as you come to terms with the disease. Unfortunately in a lot of countries the Dermatology specialists nearly always go through the same regime of creams then UV before hitting the systemics and ultimately bios you having had to fail on one before going on to the next.
What I would advise is to do some research on various treatments and work out a rough plan on how you would like your treatment to progress as its your body, your disease and you should be entitled to point the doctor in the general direction of how you would like to be treated (this site is ideal as there is tons here and nobody has any ties to particular treatments - we are all genuine sufferers and Fred ensures there are never any miracle cures posted ). Just be aware that some lotions should only be used for a short period of time, normally a month as they have a nasty habit of thinning the skin.
Sorry I cant be any help with regard to the swelling of your legs, its not something I have come across before but one thing has come to mind. Has your Doctor had your Psoriasis confirmed by a biopsy? I only ask as my mother had cellulitis a couple of years ago in her legs and it looked awfully like my Psoriasis and she also suffered from intermittent swelling.
If you need any more advice please yell out somebody will be only too happy to help
Don't forget there is an active off topic are where you can let off some steam or chill out in the bar
JohnB