Wed-30-10-2013, 01:37 AM
(Tue-29-10-2013, 09:53 AM)Nette Wrote: Hello,
I have had psoriasis for nearly 50 years. It started as a tiny patch on my scalp and at various times in my life it has covered my body so badly that I have been hospitalised for 4-weeks at a time. I have tried dithranol, Betnovate, UVA, PUVA and now I am on my second course of Neotigason which I have been taking 20mg daily for 15 years. I am not absolutely clear but it is manageable and the summer sunshine helps so much. My last liver test showed some raised levels so I might be looking for an alternative treatment. I'm hoping to chat on this forum and find out about the latest treatments and what you all think about them. If I can share my experiences of my life with psoriasis and the treatments I've had to help others, then that is a bonus. Nette
hi Nette welcome to the forum. There's lots of good info on here, I have been through most of the same range of treatments you have apart from Neotigason, I am on Fumaderm and it is very effective, but I agree sunshine is the best control for me,unfortunately we don't often get good summers. So tend to rely on the drugs, I could not get on with MTX and have used Fumaderm for just over a year and apart from a few stomach cramps and flushes at the start it keeps my P at bay. Worth a mention to your dermatologist.
Enjoy the forum it's a great place to exchange views
Jim