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Sun-21-07-2013, 15:48 PM
Hi! My name is Jason and I have had Psoriasis for approximately 6 1/2 years. I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis in 2007 after having issues with dry, flaking scalp and being convinced it was bad dandruff and going to the Dermatologist. Since that time, and being put on more topicals that can be imagined, it has continued to spead. It is mostly confined to my scalp, but I also have spots pretty much everywhere else. I have a history of autoimmune conditions in my family, with my Mom having RA and I grandfather who had psoriatic (sp?) nails (which I have as well, sadly).
Finally, last week I went to the dermatologist, determined that I would get something that would help. The doctor saw how discouraging my reaction to the topicals was, and put me on the first of what he calls the "Big Guns", Methotrexate. I am taking 5 mg and will be going to 10 mg in two weeks.
I am finally wanting to get serious of knocking this out as best I can, and I want to help others do the same. Thanks again for reading, and hope we can chat soon!
J
Finally, last week I went to the dermatologist, determined that I would get something that would help. The doctor saw how discouraging my reaction to the topicals was, and put me on the first of what he calls the "Big Guns", Methotrexate. I am taking 5 mg and will be going to 10 mg in two weeks.
I am finally wanting to get serious of knocking this out as best I can, and I want to help others do the same. Thanks again for reading, and hope we can chat soon!
J