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Sun-06-03-2022, 21:31 PM
Hi -
Newbie here, hello everyone.
After suffering from psoriasis for >30 years I have yet another consultant appointment this week. I have been using Enstilar effectively over the last year or so which does help but I have so many patches its becoming unmanageable (plus it makes me feel like I could swim the channel I'm so greasy).
I've had light treatment several times which has been effective but the psoriasis returns quite quickly afterwards.
My guess is that I will get offered Methotrexate from the consultant but I really want to avoid having to take it, with all the known side effects and lifestyle modifications. There are some much newer, more effective treatments that I would like to try. I wondered if anyone else has had a similar situation or suggestions on how to drive the discussions.
Thanks for reading.
Newbie here, hello everyone.
After suffering from psoriasis for >30 years I have yet another consultant appointment this week. I have been using Enstilar effectively over the last year or so which does help but I have so many patches its becoming unmanageable (plus it makes me feel like I could swim the channel I'm so greasy).
I've had light treatment several times which has been effective but the psoriasis returns quite quickly afterwards.
My guess is that I will get offered Methotrexate from the consultant but I really want to avoid having to take it, with all the known side effects and lifestyle modifications. There are some much newer, more effective treatments that I would like to try. I wondered if anyone else has had a similar situation or suggestions on how to drive the discussions.
Thanks for reading.