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Thu-20-01-2022, 01:44 AM
Glad to find this forum. I recently moved to Oregon and the care protocol is very different than where I lived in California. Here I am seen by a physician’s assistant only. Besides seeing patients for diseases of the skin, the office sees a lot of clients for Botox, cellulite treatment and who knows what else (I delete the ads they send me.)
After being on Simponi for probably 8 years, I started getting a lot of skin cancer ( new ones popping up weekly) and had to have surgery on spots on my legs 4 times in 3 months. My new rheumatologist said that increased skin cancer was a side effect of Simponi. I stopped the Simponi in December and have fewer incidence of skin cancer already (only planning two surgeries next month!)
However, my psoriasis has flared with a vengeance. I have it all over, including places that I haven’t ever had it (in 45 years with PA). Interestingly my psoriatic arthritis hasn’t flares without Simponi.
My dermatologist Physician’s assistant suggested Skyrizi and asked me to consult with my rheumatologist. (In California, the doctors would have talked directly to come up with a plan…)
My rheumatologist said that Skyrizi wasn’t authorized for PA and suggested Otezla, telling me to discuss with my dermatologist. I decided to try Skyrizi but the dermatologist says now it wouldn’t be appropriate since I have PA. (Huh? I wouldn’t have known of the drug if he hadn’t mentioned it). He said we will talk in a month.
I am frustrated, itching and moisturizing constantly. Daily new spots appear.
I’d like to see a doctor who specializes in psoriasis and skin cancers. Does anyone know of a dermatologist near Ashland or Medford Oregon? I looked at the USA psoriasis site and one doctor is listed. Haven’t heard of her or her practice group, but I’ll call tomorrow to see what her focus is.
Sorry for the long —and whiny— intro. But, I know you guys get it. Thanks.
After being on Simponi for probably 8 years, I started getting a lot of skin cancer ( new ones popping up weekly) and had to have surgery on spots on my legs 4 times in 3 months. My new rheumatologist said that increased skin cancer was a side effect of Simponi. I stopped the Simponi in December and have fewer incidence of skin cancer already (only planning two surgeries next month!)
However, my psoriasis has flared with a vengeance. I have it all over, including places that I haven’t ever had it (in 45 years with PA). Interestingly my psoriatic arthritis hasn’t flares without Simponi.
My dermatologist Physician’s assistant suggested Skyrizi and asked me to consult with my rheumatologist. (In California, the doctors would have talked directly to come up with a plan…)
My rheumatologist said that Skyrizi wasn’t authorized for PA and suggested Otezla, telling me to discuss with my dermatologist. I decided to try Skyrizi but the dermatologist says now it wouldn’t be appropriate since I have PA. (Huh? I wouldn’t have known of the drug if he hadn’t mentioned it). He said we will talk in a month.
I am frustrated, itching and moisturizing constantly. Daily new spots appear.
I’d like to see a doctor who specializes in psoriasis and skin cancers. Does anyone know of a dermatologist near Ashland or Medford Oregon? I looked at the USA psoriasis site and one doctor is listed. Haven’t heard of her or her practice group, but I’ll call tomorrow to see what her focus is.
Sorry for the long —and whiny— intro. But, I know you guys get it. Thanks.