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Sat-29-08-2015, 21:16 PM
29 August 2015
Yesterday I went to dermatology clinic to assess the way the Fumaderm tablets were working for me, clinic again running 45minutes late, but it was the end of the day and the receptionists were sitting watching the clock as much as we were, started the usual conversations " what times your appointment? " most of us had 4.30 appointments that were still waiting
Got to 5.15 and stood at the window and watched the red arrows display team fly past ( they had been parked at Norwich airport for the last couple of days .. Then flying off to do Clacton air show. But we had a great view of them flying off home in formation
Right the moment of truth go in to see the dermatologist
Looked at blood results from 4 August all within normal range lymphocytes were at 1.2 so no change, ( normal is between 1-3) he seemed delighted with that
Liver and kidney function were both good, we discussed fumaderm and I pushed him and asked if there were many patients on it he said he had a few. I suggested that he might like to have a look at the forum. He said he would like that so I left him a psoriasis club card ( I always have a few in my wallet)
Dose he suggested keeping it the same 2x120mg tablets twice a day morning and night
I asked do you want to examine me
He laughed and said you're wearing shorts and a teeshirt and sandles I can see your legs feet and arms... What else do I need to see
I talked of my sore feet in the mornings and asked could it be PsA he said very likely and the Fumaderm is controlling it well of thats the only joint problem I have not to worry
So nothing exciting to report but no news is good news, I hope he visits here and points patients that struggle with a medication towards us where we can give more support than a once in 3 monthly visit to dermatology gives
Got to 5.15 and stood at the window and watched the red arrows display team fly past ( they had been parked at Norwich airport for the last couple of days .. Then flying off to do Clacton air show. But we had a great view of them flying off home in formation
Right the moment of truth go in to see the dermatologist
Looked at blood results from 4 August all within normal range lymphocytes were at 1.2 so no change, ( normal is between 1-3) he seemed delighted with that
Liver and kidney function were both good, we discussed fumaderm and I pushed him and asked if there were many patients on it he said he had a few. I suggested that he might like to have a look at the forum. He said he would like that so I left him a psoriasis club card ( I always have a few in my wallet)
Dose he suggested keeping it the same 2x120mg tablets twice a day morning and night
I asked do you want to examine me
He laughed and said you're wearing shorts and a teeshirt and sandles I can see your legs feet and arms... What else do I need to see
I talked of my sore feet in the mornings and asked could it be PsA he said very likely and the Fumaderm is controlling it well of thats the only joint problem I have not to worry
So nothing exciting to report but no news is good news, I hope he visits here and points patients that struggle with a medication towards us where we can give more support than a once in 3 monthly visit to dermatology gives