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Mon-18-03-2013, 22:13 PM
Hi everyone,
I'm Amy and have had Psoriasis for 2/3 of my life and have just about reached my limit! It started as small patches on my knees and elbows and has gotten worse as I have gotten older. As it stands it covers in excess of 70% of my body and I have finally accepted that steriod cream and moisturiser isnt gonna fix it.
I have had my first consult with a dermatologist and been advised that my options are Methotrexate or Ciclosporin in the first instance and that within the space of a few months my dermatologist is pretty sure i will need to be on biologicals.
I guess im relieved that there is another way and that I do have options but at the same time the possible side effects scare the hell out of me.
My husband is great and has been nothing but supportive but he just heard I can take a pill and it will get better - my next appointment is tomorrow and my head is buzzing with questions.
Augh!!!!
Anyway i figured you guys would understnad where im at right now!
I'm Amy and have had Psoriasis for 2/3 of my life and have just about reached my limit! It started as small patches on my knees and elbows and has gotten worse as I have gotten older. As it stands it covers in excess of 70% of my body and I have finally accepted that steriod cream and moisturiser isnt gonna fix it.
I have had my first consult with a dermatologist and been advised that my options are Methotrexate or Ciclosporin in the first instance and that within the space of a few months my dermatologist is pretty sure i will need to be on biologicals.
I guess im relieved that there is another way and that I do have options but at the same time the possible side effects scare the hell out of me.
My husband is great and has been nothing but supportive but he just heard I can take a pill and it will get better - my next appointment is tomorrow and my head is buzzing with questions.
Augh!!!!
Anyway i figured you guys would understnad where im at right now!