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Fri-31-01-2025, 05:18 AM
Hello all,
My name is Scott. I'm 59 and have had psoriasis since I was seven. It didn't take long to get severe, which made my teen years rather challenging. (Diagnosed with Psoriatic arthritis in mid-twenties.) Needless to say I've had quite a few years to learn to deal with it. I have it over most of my body, mostly thin, red, with less flaking, but other spots thicker with lots of flakes. Frankly, I can remember what it was like not to have this disease.
I've been through many doctors, tried many treatments, (no biologics yet,) and don't have much faith in the safety of the newer stuff. (You might say I've become a bit 'jaded' with the medical establishment's approach to treating my condition over the last 50 years.) I feel like my best path is through diet. (Keto or Carnivore.)
For a long while I thought I would go through this life on my own, but at about 30 years old I met a wonderful woman who was able to see past the 'surface' and love me for who I am. We have two kids, and yes, I worry about them developing this condition, but so far it hasn't happened.
I've learned a great about myself and other people in coping with psoriasis, and haven't escaped the emotional and psychological effects I'm sure most of you understand, but all in all, my skin and I have come to an understanding: It's going to do what it's going to do, and I'm not going to let it ruin my life.
I'm very happy to talk to anyone about it on here, so don't be a stranger.
My name is Scott. I'm 59 and have had psoriasis since I was seven. It didn't take long to get severe, which made my teen years rather challenging. (Diagnosed with Psoriatic arthritis in mid-twenties.) Needless to say I've had quite a few years to learn to deal with it. I have it over most of my body, mostly thin, red, with less flaking, but other spots thicker with lots of flakes. Frankly, I can remember what it was like not to have this disease.
I've been through many doctors, tried many treatments, (no biologics yet,) and don't have much faith in the safety of the newer stuff. (You might say I've become a bit 'jaded' with the medical establishment's approach to treating my condition over the last 50 years.) I feel like my best path is through diet. (Keto or Carnivore.)
For a long while I thought I would go through this life on my own, but at about 30 years old I met a wonderful woman who was able to see past the 'surface' and love me for who I am. We have two kids, and yes, I worry about them developing this condition, but so far it hasn't happened.
I've learned a great about myself and other people in coping with psoriasis, and haven't escaped the emotional and psychological effects I'm sure most of you understand, but all in all, my skin and I have come to an understanding: It's going to do what it's going to do, and I'm not going to let it ruin my life.
I'm very happy to talk to anyone about it on here, so don't be a stranger.