Health Boards
Thu-25-02-2016, 09:20 AM
Hi Jim
Sorry I haven't been in touch. Unfortunately I became very unwell on the acitretin. I still have some tests to go as it appears to have damaged my kidneys. Worse because of the symptoms being similar they will also be looking for cancer. Most other issues have resolved now that I am no longer taking it. So it really is a case of waiting for Cystoscopy test to see what the damage is. After this I will not be taking anymore drugs for psoriasis, just creams. My worst fear of these drugs occurred and for me it is now a case of, no matter how bad the psoriasis is, I just need to put up with it and stop moaning! Although the consultant wants me to try other Meds, (if the test results are o.k.) I have said no. I have this test on 1/3/16 and have told them that it makes no sense to me to continue to use/try something with potentially serious side effects some of which I have already experienced with Acitretin.
Because of this drug I was unable to work for over a month, though I cannot deny it really helped my skin. For me it's time to call it a day.
So I am back at work, Spring is in the air and I am already pottering in my greenhouse. How about you? Things o.k?
Sandra
Sorry I haven't been in touch. Unfortunately I became very unwell on the acitretin. I still have some tests to go as it appears to have damaged my kidneys. Worse because of the symptoms being similar they will also be looking for cancer. Most other issues have resolved now that I am no longer taking it. So it really is a case of waiting for Cystoscopy test to see what the damage is. After this I will not be taking anymore drugs for psoriasis, just creams. My worst fear of these drugs occurred and for me it is now a case of, no matter how bad the psoriasis is, I just need to put up with it and stop moaning! Although the consultant wants me to try other Meds, (if the test results are o.k.) I have said no. I have this test on 1/3/16 and have told them that it makes no sense to me to continue to use/try something with potentially serious side effects some of which I have already experienced with Acitretin.
Because of this drug I was unable to work for over a month, though I cannot deny it really helped my skin. For me it's time to call it a day.
So I am back at work, Spring is in the air and I am already pottering in my greenhouse. How about you? Things o.k?
Sandra