Psoriasis
Questions + Answers
I'm worried about starting methotrexate. I work in a drs and am around I'll people a lot. Are all medicines (Not creams) immunsuppressants?
I'm worried about starting methotrexate. I work in a drs and am around I'll people a lot. Are all medicines (Not creams) immunsuppressants?
Does anyone with pscoriatic arthritis experience periods of vertigo?
I have had a couple episodes of vertigo lasting up to 5 days. I was told at first that I had an inner ear infection but then I have ear it is caused by inflammation in the ear. Has anyone experienced this?
I have problems with vertigo as well. I have meds when it really acts up and my Chiropractor adjustments really help.
Does anyone else out there have psoriasis in their genital area?
Treatment options
Hi All,
So I have had active psoriasis (plaque) for 10 years.
I have been on Methotrexate for the better part of the time, I tried Acitretin, light therapy, topical treatments.
They both worked for the most part but I have anxiety & study part time, so the psoriasis never fades fully.
The Methotrexate has become too much to stomach, I have such bad side effects now that I can't bring myself to take it.
My psoriasis is spreading, sore and itchy.
Does anyone have any other suggestions as I… read more
I take Methotrexate for my psoriatic arthritis ones a week. I have always used injects because my Dr said it was much easier on the stomach. Can you… read more
It's been a year and i've been suffering. it goes away when i take medicine and again it shows up after a week or a month.Any suggestion?
Psoriasis and pregnancy
Has anybody prevented a flare before labor and after ? If so how ?? Ive went my whole pregnancy with not much flaring and now it seems at 35 weeks Im starting to flare quite alot on my scalp back and legs.
Shorts with red, and scaley knees
Its so embarrasing. I love my shorts. Any suggestions. ??
I’m wearing my shorts, there is so many other people that look worse and I’m old enough now that is not the most important thing
Has anyone in Cape Town, South Africa seen Dr Whitaker for psoriasis treatment?
Dr. Whitaker is a dermatologist in Cape Town, you wait a few months before you are able to get an appointment. she has prescribed some light therapy for my psoriasis on my hands and feet as tar cream was not working fast enough.
Has anyone been to see her, can you tell me about your results and the treatments followed?
Anyone try cutting meat and processed food?
Several months ago I cut meat and processed food from my diet. Adding certain things back in as I go. Only issue is G.I. problems. Dors anyone use a plant based probiotic that works?