Health Boards
Thu-14-07-2016, 15:58 PM
Doctors do love their creams and ointments, but honestly I believe they try to first see if it helps as it's the least expensive way to go and not only that, insurance can require they first prescribe less costly treatments before moving on.
As for taking the pills prescribed, there are oral meds that help with psoriasis. I was on Acetritin for awhile and it did help me clear up quite a bit but I can't say I was happy to take it. Sometimes you just have to consider if the side effects or possible long term effects are worth getting rid of the misery known as psoriasis.
If you don't notice any improvements, consider making another appointment to see if you can be prescribed something else. Sadly it seems that a lot treatments take awhile to work and there isn't much relief until they take effect.
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As for taking the pills prescribed, there are oral meds that help with psoriasis. I was on Acetritin for awhile and it did help me clear up quite a bit but I can't say I was happy to take it. Sometimes you just have to consider if the side effects or possible long term effects are worth getting rid of the misery known as psoriasis.
If you don't notice any improvements, consider making another appointment to see if you can be prescribed something else. Sadly it seems that a lot treatments take awhile to work and there isn't much relief until they take effect.
*This thread is closed. All introductions are closed after 90 days to save confusion.
You are welcome to start new threads in any other sections of your choice.