Health Boards
Fri-31-10-2025, 15:22 PM
Welcome, Patrick. I'm sorry you have these skin ailments at this time in your life. One would think if we make it to the mid-70's or so, we should be free and clear of these conditions.
I have a friend who enjoyed excellent health for his adulthood and developed Rheumatoid Arthritis in his 70's (he's responding to Methotrexate without the terrible side effects and is now 81). Another friend developed Inflammatory Bowel Disease in his 70's and is responding to his medication. And now my neighbor, age 91, suddenly has severe arthritis after a lifetime of rigorously good health. Go figure.
So I suppose your onset of psoriasis at age 78 goes along with my friends who developed ailments in their senior decades. The good news is that each responded well to their medications and resumed regular living. I hope this will be true for you, too.
But it sure isn't fair, I think.
This club has a wealth of information that should be helpful to you. And it also has friendly people who understand. There is good humor here, too. I'm glad you found us.
FW
I have a friend who enjoyed excellent health for his adulthood and developed Rheumatoid Arthritis in his 70's (he's responding to Methotrexate without the terrible side effects and is now 81). Another friend developed Inflammatory Bowel Disease in his 70's and is responding to his medication. And now my neighbor, age 91, suddenly has severe arthritis after a lifetime of rigorously good health. Go figure.
So I suppose your onset of psoriasis at age 78 goes along with my friends who developed ailments in their senior decades. The good news is that each responded well to their medications and resumed regular living. I hope this will be true for you, too.
But it sure isn't fair, I think.
This club has a wealth of information that should be helpful to you. And it also has friendly people who understand. There is good humor here, too. I'm glad you found us.
FW