https://psoriasisclub.org/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:11:37 +0000 MyBB https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8418.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:56:52 -0500 Waine]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8418.html
Following recent knee pain my Rheumy refereed me to an Orthopedic Surgeon. X-rays etc later it shows my left knee joint is totally messed up. I had a previous surgery on it in 2007 but now the PsA has done a number on the ACL tendon where it joins the bone, which is almost completely pulled loose and is ripping my meniscus. So I have a total knee replacement scheduled for a couple of weeks from now.

Does anyone have a real world experience that they can share? Especially on how the recovery period went.]]>
Following recent knee pain my Rheumy refereed me to an Orthopedic Surgeon. X-rays etc later it shows my left knee joint is totally messed up. I had a previous surgery on it in 2007 but now the PsA has done a number on the ACL tendon where it joins the bone, which is almost completely pulled loose and is ripping my meniscus. So I have a total knee replacement scheduled for a couple of weeks from now.

Does anyone have a real world experience that they can share? Especially on how the recovery period went.]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8413.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:29:20 -0500 Waine]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8413.html
Any suggestions or experience will be helpful.]]>
Any suggestions or experience will be helpful.]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8409.html Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:35:01 -0500 Fred]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8409.html
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Started off with a small scratch on my head around 2007. Within years it spread all over my body but in small, manageable plaques I could treat, initially with Dovobet, then and now with Enstiler. 

The last 12 months it’s changed from plaques and is now all over my body in one big, red rash that I have figured out a cycle of its weekly events. 

Monday it’s at its worse. It now hurts like sun burn. I cover it all with the foam and by Wednesday I can pretty much fill a hoover with the dead skin. Then it’s flat but still very red but no or little dead skin by Wednesday. I then feel like I have even worse sun burn before a couple of days relief but completely red and unsightly. By Sunday night the lumps appear and then it’s rinse and repeat again from Monday. There is no escaping it and it is now at the point where I cannot live a normal or comfortable life, which I could before. I have never been bothered by people looking at me in public and would wear T shirts and shorts. Not anymore. It is ruining my life. 

12 months ago I started smoking and drinking heavily and I know there can be no coincidence, but kicking the two is hard and I use them both as an escape when I look at what the psoriasis is doing to me and how it it how a physical pain as well as a psychological one. 

Why has it changed from manageable plaques to covering my torso as an entirety, and large plaques on my arms and legs? I am only blessed so far it hasn’t affected my face. I am going through 2 cans of foam every 4 weeks, plus tubs and tubs of post shower moisturiser in the form of Adex.]]>
Started off with a small scratch on my head around 2007. Within years it spread all over my body but in small, manageable plaques I could treat, initially with Dovobet, then and now with Enstiler. 

The last 12 months it’s changed from plaques and is now all over my body in one big, red rash that I have figured out a cycle of its weekly events. 

Monday it’s at its worse. It now hurts like sun burn. I cover it all with the foam and by Wednesday I can pretty much fill a hoover with the dead skin. Then it’s flat but still very red but no or little dead skin by Wednesday. I then feel like I have even worse sun burn before a couple of days relief but completely red and unsightly. By Sunday night the lumps appear and then it’s rinse and repeat again from Monday. There is no escaping it and it is now at the point where I cannot live a normal or comfortable life, which I could before. I have never been bothered by people looking at me in public and would wear T shirts and shorts. Not anymore. It is ruining my life. 

12 months ago I started smoking and drinking heavily and I know there can be no coincidence, but kicking the two is hard and I use them both as an escape when I look at what the psoriasis is doing to me and how it it how a physical pain as well as a psychological one. 

Why has it changed from manageable plaques to covering my torso as an entirety, and large plaques on my arms and legs? I am only blessed so far it hasn’t affected my face. I am going through 2 cans of foam every 4 weeks, plus tubs and tubs of post shower moisturiser in the form of Adex.]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8243.html Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:51:44 -0400 Alleyes]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8243.html I don't mean any disrespect but because there is such a lack of knowledge from medical professionals I have had to come on to this forum to find people that have knowledge first hand along the lines of what is the best medication available in UK because nobody in medical profession seems to be able to help or even heard know what GPP is ! 
I'm in my 10th week and still having outbreaks of new pustules daily on various parts of my body and would appreciate any advice you could offer please .]]> I don't mean any disrespect but because there is such a lack of knowledge from medical professionals I have had to come on to this forum to find people that have knowledge first hand along the lines of what is the best medication available in UK because nobody in medical profession seems to be able to help or even heard know what GPP is ! 
I'm in my 10th week and still having outbreaks of new pustules daily on various parts of my body and would appreciate any advice you could offer please .]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8193.html Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:23:28 -0500 IAmNotMySkin]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8193.html
I was thinking of going, but read the Japanese see it as somewhat of a 'stigma.' Especially in the public baths, (not that I was considering that.)

I am concerned that it will become too much of a problem since I can't possibly cover-up all of it and I don't know just how much of a stigma it would be.

An feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks.]]>
I was thinking of going, but read the Japanese see it as somewhat of a 'stigma.' Especially in the public baths, (not that I was considering that.)

I am concerned that it will become too much of a problem since I can't possibly cover-up all of it and I don't know just how much of a stigma it would be.

An feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks.]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8150.html Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:39:35 -0500 Forest Walker]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8150.html
But as I get older, I think there's gonna be annual biopsies for skin cancer, too.  I have two sore spots now, covered in bandages from yesterday's punch biopsies.  

Maybe in the long run, having psoriasis lowers my chances of dying from skin cancer since it will be checked for regularly.  I might not have ever seen a dermatologist if I didn't get psoriasis.]]>
But as I get older, I think there's gonna be annual biopsies for skin cancer, too.  I have two sore spots now, covered in bandages from yesterday's punch biopsies.  

Maybe in the long run, having psoriasis lowers my chances of dying from skin cancer since it will be checked for regularly.  I might not have ever seen a dermatologist if I didn't get psoriasis.]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8144.html Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:36:19 -0500 paul1961]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8144.html https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8127.html Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:50:08 -0400 Fred]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8127.html
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More Psoriasis Club Polls]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8049.html Tue, 21 May 2024 19:28:20 -0400 BigA1988]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-8049.html Have suffered, with sinus problems at some point in your life?]]> Have suffered, with sinus problems at some point in your life?]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-7980.html Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:09:02 -0500 Cowsaregreat]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-7980.html https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-7971.html Sat, 06 Jan 2024 19:42:47 -0500 Kat]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-7971.html
Although many people think of psoriasis primarily as a skin disease, it is a systemic condition that affects other organs as well. People with psoriasis have increased inflammation throughout the body, which increases the risk of developing comorbid conditions (more than one chronic disease at the same time). For example, people with psoriasis have a higher prevalence of fatty liver disease compared to the general population.

Psoriasis is associated with a higher risk for developing obesity (high body mass index), insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome — factors that can also increase the risk of NAFLD. A person may be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome if they have three of the following:

Abdominal obesity
High triglyceride levels
Low HDL cholesterol levels
High glucose levels
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
People with metabolic syndrome and severe psoriasis are at a higher risk of developing NAFLD.

I tick quite a few of those. Also with inflammation being mentioned it has made me wonder about other things going on with me and how it all ties in together. Of course having arthritis is a factor for the inflammation as well.

So now I'm really hopeful to see how Skyrizi will work out for me (calling them next week to have them ship to me). Maybe if my psoriasis is calmed down so might some other stuff? It would be nice if it works that way!]]>
Although many people think of psoriasis primarily as a skin disease, it is a systemic condition that affects other organs as well. People with psoriasis have increased inflammation throughout the body, which increases the risk of developing comorbid conditions (more than one chronic disease at the same time). For example, people with psoriasis have a higher prevalence of fatty liver disease compared to the general population.

Psoriasis is associated with a higher risk for developing obesity (high body mass index), insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome — factors that can also increase the risk of NAFLD. A person may be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome if they have three of the following:

Abdominal obesity
High triglyceride levels
Low HDL cholesterol levels
High glucose levels
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
People with metabolic syndrome and severe psoriasis are at a higher risk of developing NAFLD.

I tick quite a few of those. Also with inflammation being mentioned it has made me wonder about other things going on with me and how it all ties in together. Of course having arthritis is a factor for the inflammation as well.

So now I'm really hopeful to see how Skyrizi will work out for me (calling them next week to have them ship to me). Maybe if my psoriasis is calmed down so might some other stuff? It would be nice if it works that way!]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-7962.html Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:16:05 -0500 Fred]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-7962.html
Obviously I can't use anything near the eye at the moment so I'm trying the good old substitute of coconut oil, I'll see how it goes.]]>
Obviously I can't use anything near the eye at the moment so I'm trying the good old substitute of coconut oil, I'll see how it goes.]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-7953.html Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:57:39 -0500 Forest Walker]]> https://psoriasisclub.org/thread-7953.html
It'll soon be like living in a snow globe, all these little flakes falling to the floor or on the backs of chairs.

I believe stress, whether positive or negative, affects my skin.  

Does anyone else feel that way?]]>
It'll soon be like living in a snow globe, all these little flakes falling to the floor or on the backs of chairs.

I believe stress, whether positive or negative, affects my skin.  

Does anyone else feel that way?]]>