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Sat-14-05-2016, 12:25 PM
Hi
I'm new to this forum. Going through a difficult patch with my treatment at the moment. Had the condition since being a kid (now a bit older at 56). I was on acetretin for about 15 years which worked fine, only had a few patches on my legs which was easily controlled with Dovabet.
I started to get some pain and restriction in my neck which on x-Ray showed to be caused by bone spikes in my vertebrae. I was taken off acetretin immediately and started on Fumaderm. My dermatologist wanted a very slow build up of the dose and after 4 months I am only up to 1 tablet (blue) per day. Side effects aren't too bad but the psoriasis has flared up massively. I am now covered in patches and areas covered in smaller spots. Worst thing is that the palms of my hands are covered, very scaly, cracked and very sore. I've never had it on my hands before.
I would welcome any advice from members on Fumaderm. When are any positive effects likely to kick in? Any advice for soothing the hands?
Cheers
Mark
I'm new to this forum. Going through a difficult patch with my treatment at the moment. Had the condition since being a kid (now a bit older at 56). I was on acetretin for about 15 years which worked fine, only had a few patches on my legs which was easily controlled with Dovabet.
I started to get some pain and restriction in my neck which on x-Ray showed to be caused by bone spikes in my vertebrae. I was taken off acetretin immediately and started on Fumaderm. My dermatologist wanted a very slow build up of the dose and after 4 months I am only up to 1 tablet (blue) per day. Side effects aren't too bad but the psoriasis has flared up massively. I am now covered in patches and areas covered in smaller spots. Worst thing is that the palms of my hands are covered, very scaly, cracked and very sore. I've never had it on my hands before.
I would welcome any advice from members on Fumaderm. When are any positive effects likely to kick in? Any advice for soothing the hands?
Cheers
Mark