Psoriasis - Skin Tells The Story

[cb marcus]

This is my perspective of my condition. The skin is the largest organ of the body. It mimics or reveals what is happening within. In other words, the skin tells what's within. I suffer from liver disease, enlarged spleen, enlarged heart, epstein bar, and arthritis. All affect the immune system. For over 35 years I have had pitted finger nails. Not one doctor had a diagnosis. Not until recently have I learned about psoriasis of the fingernails. Looking back I believe that my psoriatic condition had laid dormant in the early years only to raise it's ugly head in later years. I am now 56. The good, bad and the ugly is this: 1) The good: At least I know what I have. The clearer the target, the better the aim. The bad: 2) My immune system is compromised. In some ways just shot i.e. physically, mentally and emotionally. The ugly: 3) The obvious physical manifestation i.e. scaling, the red plague, chronic itching, insomnia
etc.

Positive Conclusion: 1) I know what I have 2) I know who my real friends are 3) I have increased empathy for others suffering from any autoimmune disease. 4) I have learned how to build up my immune system physically, mentally and emotionally.