Psoriasis and itching

[Fred]

This is so helpful!!  I too am going crazy!  I have had psoriasis since I was 16 ( I am now 47), I don't remember ever itching like this, especially at night.  I am up all night scratching and bleeding (the worst being on my back).  I was actually crying last night. I haven't cried over this stupid disease since I was in my teens.  I was diagnosed 3 years ago with psoriatic arthritis. Did bother me this much until recently. I can hardly walk.  I took so many steroids in my teens I try to avoid taking mess....but I guess it's time.  Anyone have any info on why some flares are so extreme and do they always progress (being worse each time)?  I guess it's time to go to the rheumatologist and dermatologist :(.  Again, thank you for the article. Very helpful!  Putting Vicks o. Right now!

Nice to see old threads on Psoriasis Club are still getting found and are useful to others.

to Psoriasis Club by the way.

Re Flare Ups: Here is another old thread where I asked What triggers psoriasis flare ups ? Stress is probably the biggest factor, have a look at the thread and feel free to ask there as it may get spotted by others and it could do with some more input.

Re Psoriatic Arthritis: It can be very very nasty, like you it never used to bother me much till one day I was locked up and couldn't move. I was unable to get dressed or pick up a cup of coffee, ended up in hospital for a week. So Yes go and get it checked out, the sooner you get better professional help the easier life will be and there is stuff out there that can work (I've now got my life back thanks to my dermatologist playing around and finding the right thing for me).