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May 15
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Yes, I know this very well, it is almost like we are Partners, one i do not wish to have BUT glad I UNDERSTAND IT NOW. At first, Lets rush her to Onocology, scary 😨 business, this Time ⏲️ 😳 . Had to go to this SPECIALIST, & I had no Idea why, was set up to see another doctor, ahun, Yup, sitting in this small ,four wall office, each wall had a small TV SCENE, with different INFO about ,
C.A N.C.E.R. ?!??!!?!?, AWE? 😿 This Is my ARGUMENT, has been, will always be my Argument, Lack of concern of their Patients, by Lack of EXPLAINING WHY.. I had no idea, until I totally Flippe, In The Nicest Way Possible. SEE , what is happening ? I do not want to Upset these Professional in case ,well Just in Case. I am Just 1 little souls, amongst Many, one never knows. NoW I am Stressed, Anxious, and pretty Depressed ,all leads = INFLAMMATION = High PLAQUES, Low Iron!!! An answer ,finally, by staying CLOSE TO MY MAIN DOCTOR, PCP, He/She has to be the one you need to be Clear with, Cry your eyes out , Do not stay QUIET, let your PCP Get to Know YOU, who you are with your Disease , and let them know, You Want & Need the Answers. I will Never, Ever be placed in a situation that I don't know what's happening, if that is possible.. Knowledge is a The Great Equalizer πŸ‘ I do not go online to VIEW MY RESULTS, I Sit with my PCP at every visit, with the knowledge that in my Hands, & in his Hands, is a paper Run off with ALL MY LAB RESULTS, yes this is going to go over ,
15-20 minutes , you know why, because I am , You are Special, different and excepted to BE In the Know, Always. And I believe my PCP respects me for that, becuz I want to get better, Show me the Way & he Does, BRAVO πŸ‘ πŸ™Œ. If you Stay Prepared, You do not have to Get Prepare...

May 15
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

TerriDesantis, Love the I didn't prepare for this. Who does? They can find a cure everything else?? I would like to try the old timey phototheraoy, but it is never mentioned to me as dermatologist.

June 4
MyPsoriasisTeam

Great question β€” and it's wonderful that you and your doctor are staying on top of this together! Yes, there is a real connection between psoriasis and iron levels worth knowing about.

Research has shown that people with psoriasis can experience disrupted iron levels, and chronic inflammation from psoriasis is believed to Show Full Answer

Great question β€” and it's wonderful that you and your doctor are staying on top of this together! Yes, there is a real connection between psoriasis and iron levels worth knowing about.

Research has shown that people with psoriasis can experience disrupted iron levels, and chronic inflammation from psoriasis is believed to play a role in this. The inflammation associated with psoriasis can interfere with how the body absorbs and uses iron.

Here are some key points to be aware of:

- Psoriasis-related inflammation can affect iron metabolism in the body
- Low body mass in people with psoriasis may also contribute to deranged iron status
- Monitoring iron levels regularly, as you and your doctor are doing, is a smart approach
- Taking an iron regimen as directed by your doctor can help manage this

It's worth noting that some psoriasis treatments, particularly biologics that target inflammation (like anti-TNF-alpha therapies), may also have an effect on blood-related markers, including those tied to iron.

Always follow your doctor's guidance on iron supplementation, as too much iron can also cause problems. Staying proactive like you're doing is exactly the right approach!

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