Health Boards
Mon-03-09-2012, 19:33 PM
That could be good for you, it wasn't till I went in on emergency that I finally found a dermatologist I felt was listening to me. Make a point of telling him/her that psoriasis is getting you down, a few more dermatologist are starting to realise psoriasis is also affecting peoples lives.
I don't think they will offer you biological treatments or methotrexate at the moment as they are not suitable for pregnant or breast feeding.
Try keeping a diary with photo's of your progress so you can always take with you for your next appointment, I used to show my dermatologist pictures from my blog. they do keep a record of what's going on, but you have to remember they are busy people and can't remember everyone. (You may think why is he/she asking me these questions when they have my notes in front of them, but it's better to get up-to-date information from the patient) so have your notes or questions with you.
As a member of Psoriasis Club you have a personal notepad for keeping records, see here: Personal Notepad
Work on forming a good relationship with your new dermatologist and ask if you can have future appointments with him/her and not be passed around as it would get you down.
Remember it takes time to find what works, but building a good relationship with a dermatologist you can talk to is important. If you can't get on with the one you see on Monday, ask your GP to refer you to another one. After all it's your body, not theirs.
P.S I will move this thread to Psoriasis Topics as it's better suited there.
I don't think they will offer you biological treatments or methotrexate at the moment as they are not suitable for pregnant or breast feeding.
Try keeping a diary with photo's of your progress so you can always take with you for your next appointment, I used to show my dermatologist pictures from my blog. they do keep a record of what's going on, but you have to remember they are busy people and can't remember everyone. (You may think why is he/she asking me these questions when they have my notes in front of them, but it's better to get up-to-date information from the patient) so have your notes or questions with you.
As a member of Psoriasis Club you have a personal notepad for keeping records, see here: Personal Notepad
Work on forming a good relationship with your new dermatologist and ask if you can have future appointments with him/her and not be passed around as it would get you down.
Remember it takes time to find what works, but building a good relationship with a dermatologist you can talk to is important. If you can't get on with the one you see on Monday, ask your GP to refer you to another one. After all it's your body, not theirs.
P.S I will move this thread to Psoriasis Topics as it's better suited there.