Tue-26-01-2016, 09:00 AM
(Tue-26-01-2016, 07:25 AM)Cheryl75 Wrote: So, it looks like my journey with fumederm will soon be over.
Having been clear of psoriasis since the start of my journey, my bloods have now hit low levels. My level is sitting at 0.5 and apparently the goal posts have moved for the blood levels to recommended 0.7. Due to this I had another blood test yesterday and I am awaiting if I have to discontinue. I am only on 1 -2 tablets a day and was asked to half the dose to see if that helped. My psoriasis has already started to return on my hands and elbows. So frustrating to get yourself clear for a period of time and then to be told you have to try something else.
Will keep you posted.
Oh dear Cheryl. That is bad news for you after over 12 months clear.
0.5 is low and a wise move to reduce to see if your levels recover, I had it happen to me where my levels dropped right down, reducing the dose worked for me, and after a short while, I had scales start to break out, but my blood count ( lymphocyte) rose to just within normal levels and I was able to increase my dose and get clear again.
Could there have been another reason for your count to go so low, for instance an illness like the flu could affect your blood levels.
I hope that you are able to stay on it but if you do have to stop. There are many good treatments they can put you on
I wish you good luck and wait to hear how the next test goes. And hope the psoriasis doesn't get to bad in the meantime
Jim