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Fri-23-11-2012, 13:29 PM
Hello and welcome to Psoriasis Club.
I don't know if I'm to late, you may have already left for your appointment. As you have seen by the other posts we all have different thoughts about the treatment of psoriasis, there are some who just use the natural approach and go it alone.
I notice you're in the UK so I'm with Troll on this, go to your doctor and ask him/her to refer you to a dermatologist. Caroline mentioned a rheumatologist, but I think in the UK your GP will only refer you to a rheumatologist for joint pain. Usually a dermatologist will refer you after they have investigated first and then only if they suspect Psoriatic Arthritis.
I don't think you're being fobbed off or being used as a guinea pig by your GP. As much as I moan about GPs especially in the UK not being interested in Psoriasis, they just don't understand it enough to know how to help you. Hopefully that will change soon see this thread: NICE issues new guidance for GPs treating psoriasis
Like Caroline said, have a good read through the other threads on this forum to help you understand more about psoriasis, how it affects people, and what they use to help them cope with it. Arm yourself with as much information as you can, keep your own notes and form a good relationship with your dermatologist. They are there to help you but it will take time to find what works for you.
Good luck with your appointment, if your GP won't refer you. Kick up a fuss and demand to see another GP and push for that appointment with a Dermatologist it's your right. And please keep us informed on how it's going, we may not have all the answers but sharing with others here who understand will be a huge help.
Regards.
Fred.
I don't know if I'm to late, you may have already left for your appointment. As you have seen by the other posts we all have different thoughts about the treatment of psoriasis, there are some who just use the natural approach and go it alone.
I notice you're in the UK so I'm with Troll on this, go to your doctor and ask him/her to refer you to a dermatologist. Caroline mentioned a rheumatologist, but I think in the UK your GP will only refer you to a rheumatologist for joint pain. Usually a dermatologist will refer you after they have investigated first and then only if they suspect Psoriatic Arthritis.
I don't think you're being fobbed off or being used as a guinea pig by your GP. As much as I moan about GPs especially in the UK not being interested in Psoriasis, they just don't understand it enough to know how to help you. Hopefully that will change soon see this thread: NICE issues new guidance for GPs treating psoriasis
Like Caroline said, have a good read through the other threads on this forum to help you understand more about psoriasis, how it affects people, and what they use to help them cope with it. Arm yourself with as much information as you can, keep your own notes and form a good relationship with your dermatologist. They are there to help you but it will take time to find what works for you.
Good luck with your appointment, if your GP won't refer you. Kick up a fuss and demand to see another GP and push for that appointment with a Dermatologist it's your right. And please keep us informed on how it's going, we may not have all the answers but sharing with others here who understand will be a huge help.
Regards.
Fred.