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Sat-23-04-2016, 23:17 PM
Hi everyone, 
new to the site so first of all just wanted to introduce myself.
I am 30 and have suffered with severe psoriasis for about 16 years now... I've pretty much got it everywhere.
Up until a couple of years ago i had managed to control it with light treatment after spending a small fortune on a aramid B (i think) sunbed, unfortunately the treatment slowly stopped working and now doesnt work at all.
Since my psoriasis came back it has affected everything i do, can't sleep, can't shower at work, can't play football anymore because of the pain, its awful, its basically ruining my life at the moment. My doctor has been prescribing me all sorts of steroid ointments and creams that have been having no affect whatsoever..... I'm running out of patience, i want to try something stronger and have been reading about biologics and systemic treatments but my doctor for some reason seems reluctant to prescribe me anything.
So the reason I've signed up is to find out if anyone has had any joy getting any of these kind of treatments through private healthcare??? I am insured through work with axa private healthcare and am contemplating giving it a go..... i can't take anymore ruined clothes/bedsheets from the ointments anymore with 0 results!!
Anyway... any shared experiences would be much appreciated
Cheers
Jamie
new to the site so first of all just wanted to introduce myself.
I am 30 and have suffered with severe psoriasis for about 16 years now... I've pretty much got it everywhere.
Up until a couple of years ago i had managed to control it with light treatment after spending a small fortune on a aramid B (i think) sunbed, unfortunately the treatment slowly stopped working and now doesnt work at all.
Since my psoriasis came back it has affected everything i do, can't sleep, can't shower at work, can't play football anymore because of the pain, its awful, its basically ruining my life at the moment. My doctor has been prescribing me all sorts of steroid ointments and creams that have been having no affect whatsoever..... I'm running out of patience, i want to try something stronger and have been reading about biologics and systemic treatments but my doctor for some reason seems reluctant to prescribe me anything.
So the reason I've signed up is to find out if anyone has had any joy getting any of these kind of treatments through private healthcare??? I am insured through work with axa private healthcare and am contemplating giving it a go..... i can't take anymore ruined clothes/bedsheets from the ointments anymore with 0 results!!
Anyway... any shared experiences would be much appreciated
Cheers
Jamie