finally getting somewhere

[jiml]

the doctor has told me to try the meds for 6-8 weeks if i get nowhere with it he was suggesting photo therapy, but he's confident that what he's given me will help

It may well help Kev, but it is a treatment you are only supposed to use for a short time, I know from experience the skin  damage steroid creams can cause after prolonged use.

Hopefully you will get some relief with the creams, but looking back over the earlier posts of yours, you have been messed about and have quite a lot of coverage, uv treatment is probably a good idea, that should also give temporary relief.. But at least to get the uv treatment you will be referred to the hospital and the sooner you get under their care the better for you?
Good luck