Psoriasis

I’m struggling quite a bit.

I got a severe infection in September which put me in hospital and whatever that has done to me I’ve lost control of my Psoriasis. I had something similar but not as bad in the past which settled after a period of time but with Steroids and various creams this just isn’t. Now Prof Kirby wants to add Methotrexte along with my Humira or else switch me to infliximab infusions which would be my preference

Anyone had any joy sourcing Cocois ointment of late? Only thing that works for me when my scalp psoriasis is out of control but can't get it anywhere local and not too much joy online either.

Haven’t used that in years.

Have taken 2 doses of Methotrexate nd it’s pretty awful. The diorrhea is quite something

@Gael23 Many people have GI issues with the oral version.

For oral, push back if dose over 15mg. ( studies up on Pubmed confim this )

There is an injectable form 'Nordimet' - easier on the digestive system.

Still, MTX is a filthy drug :(

Im on 10MG MTX. Due to take it tomorrow and I’m up to my neck in work do I can’t afford to be sick on Thursday.

This mess started for me last September with a strep throat infection that put me in hospital

I had scalp psoriasis as a child but it disappeared for over 40 years before reappearing last year. I also now have guttate psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. This week I have started on methotrexate weekly and the Amgevita (Adalimumab) fortnightly injection.

I have tried all the prescribed creams ointments and lotions and nothing had worked. I bought the Cocois ointment 100g on Amazon, they wouldn’t deliver to Ireland so I only got it this week when my son brought it home from Uk hopefully that will improve my scalp. I found a brilliant little cream on Amazon for the guttate, I’ve been using it for the past three weeks and it has cleared the psoriasis on my arms and is clearing my back it’s called Clotosc and only costs £8.99 for 40g it’s a combination of Coal tar 6% and Salicylic acid 3% I highly recommend it, it’s working for me unfortunately it’s only in 40g tubs but cheap enough to try if you’re not sure. I have found recently that my hair has thinned a lot in the front, I would love any advice on what to do for this, as a woman it’s very embarrassing plus with the scalp psoriasis I haven’t been able to dye my hair and the greying front doesn’t help disguise it either

sorry for the long winded post but it’s really getting me down lately

Hey all so I got diagnosed with Psoriasis recently, first my dermatologist put me on enstlillar foam and milton baths, it's pretty much cleared all my skin, although I didn't have it bad skin wise, the worst was my groin area, then I had one or two spots on my head, knee and elbow, very small and not noticeable but the cream took it away. He said it was very minor.

Problem is I got psoriatic arthritis with it, again not bad, fairly mild so far, I'm in no way debilitated I'm actually pain free apart from a couple of minor twinges.

I went back for a follow up and he recommended Humira to me as a next treatment, at first I thought no big deal but when I got home and did some research I've been terrified ever since, I don't no what to do, the side effects are very extreme, things like cancer risks going up, Neurological problems, MS like symptoms etc...really scary stuff, I honestly don't no if it's worth taking it yet, those risks seem too high for me especially at the stage Im at...I'm wrecked with anxiety, I'm expecting a call off a nurse to show me how to take it but I'm not sure Im ready, don't no what to do really, I'm going to my GP to get some advice too, anyone have any experience with using it?

I had Humira and it’s grand really. I didn’t really notice any issues. It wasn’t prescribed for arthritis though, just Psoriasis. You just have to mind yourself. If you get sick just rest.

I’ve had a load of the biologic type drugs. Currently on Rinvoq (had Stelara and Cosentyx) and I’m grand for the most part.

Get the flu jab, if you get sick go to the doctor. You should be fine

Hi. I’m really struggling to get Dovonex over the counter atm. Anyone know of a pharmacy who has it in stock?

Yes I had to get tonsil taken out, gutta psoriasis every time I get infection in throat, I can't get coal tar and urea anywhere 😫, does anyone know where can source it , messy stuff but works every time

i have been through months of misery following a strep throat infection. Month 10 now and still not in the clear. Been in A&E twice and planned admission two more times.

Latest from me is that MTX is affecting my Liver so I’m coming off that and Humira and starting Stelara pretty soon.

I’ll send you a message soon. I dint know my doses yet but I know it’s an infusion first then av i 4 weeks later followed by 8 weekly injections after

Thanks eeloe and brevity for responding. It's good to get someone's say on this rather than just the docs. It's a big step to take but I don't think I have an option really.

Hey I need advise, I had strep throat which in turn has caused me to get guttate psoriasis. I have a small bit of plaque psoriasis anyway. Has anyone had the guttate psoriasis go away or am I stuck with it now ? It’s so itchy and kinda sore in parts too seems to be getting worse not better.