Joel's Intro

[Falcon491]

Hi everyone. Last Summer was when I noticed something wrong with my skin. The Dr. at that time said I had Ringworm. So for months, we were treating it like it was fungal. It only got worse. I finally went back to the Dermatologist and he said it was not fungal and that it was Psoriasis. I noticed my osteoarthritis flaring up as well. He told me it was due to psoriasis.   I have what looks like ringworm on steroids on my scalp, ear canals, around my waist, my down under parts and legs. He sent me in for a blood test. Come to find out I have latent TB! Ugh! The medications for both conditions are very powerful and take a toll on your body. I am not sure I want to do any of it. Thank you for reading this and any advice is very welcome.

[Fred]

Hello Joel (Falcon491) to Psoriasis Club.

I don't know much about TB but I think it's about 6 months treatment.

As for the steroid creams be careful at the genital area, and follow the recommendations for time and amount of use.

Maybe worth asking about light therapy.

Regards.

Fred.

[Caroline]

Hi Joel,

Welcome to psoriasisclub.

I have reread your post a few times. Lot of information compressed.

What jumped out is you say you have latent TB. That needs clearing I think. What does the derm mean by that. For me that is not clear.
Are you reacting positive to the mantoux reactions?
That would mean, as far as I know that you have been in contact with people who had TB, and you have anti-bodies.

Indeed certain biologicals are not to be taken with a TB indication, that is what the flyers tell. If I were you I would try to find out exactly what it means.

In the mean time enjoy on the forum.
We have a very nice group of people around here.


Caroline

[jiml]

Hi Joel welcome to the club, sorry to hear of your diagnosis of psoriasis, it's not an easy disease to manage and as fred says go easy on the steroid ointments and ask about UV treatment, the latent TB will need sorting out before you can take any immune suppressant drugs ...so it looks like creams and UV treatment are your way forward until you are treated for the latent tb

I think you will find the club a great place to meet and discuss psoriasis with fellow sufferers, who understand how soul destroying it can be, we have a lot of good information about treatments if you read here Prescribed Treatments For Psoriasis
And if you want to get away from psoriasis join some of the members in the off topic section [Group Specific] where if I see you in the bar I will buy you a virtual drink [Group Specific]  

Enjoy

[Turnedlight]

Hi Joel nice to meet you

It can't be nice being on the treatment but I imagine it's a good thing to discover the latent tb.

[KyPrincess]

Hello. Welcome to the club.

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