Does anyone else suffer from psoriasis as well as fibro

[bonnielass]

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I've developed skin rashes which come and go - thought it may be psoriasis but is dermatitis, think I am sensitive to chemicals now and feel it is definately linked to fibromyalgia.

[bonnielass in reply to Hidden]

Hi Reflections, i've had psoriasis since a child and was diagnosed as having fibrocystis years ago, which is now called fibromyalgia.

Take Care

Bonnie Lass

[charlie_red]

Hey!

I've got eczema but not psoriasis.

C x

[bonnielass in reply to charlie_red]

Hi charlie_red,

Thanks for your reply.

Gentle Hugs

Bonnie Lass

[sadoldred]

I have psoriasis on my leg had it for 2years, maybe its Vit D deficiency. Got a blood test very soon. My nails split down the middle too now. x

[bonnielass in reply to sadoldred]

Hi sadoldred thanks for your reply, i have psoriasis all over my body, which gets worse in the winter, and was diagnosed years ago with psoriatic arthritis. I hope your blood test results are okay.

Take Care

Bonnie Lass

[Ginsing]

Hi Bonnielass yes I have psoriasis comes and goes mostly on my face and hairline although knees and elbows have been known to flare. . xgins

[bonnielass in reply to Ginsing]

Hi Gins,

I am having a bad flare up of psoriasis,arthritis and fibro at the moment, guess it's down to the weather.

Gentle Hugs

Bonnie Lass

[sue57]

I have vasculitis which breaks out quite often. Small blister/pustules that break out on my arms and hands mainly. Wasn't sure if it's related to fibro??

[bonnielass]

Hi Sue57,

I don't think it is psoriasis as you have dry itchy sacley patches all over with psoriasis.

Take Care

Bonnie Lass

[TIDDLYF]

I have psoriasis and have had for about 5-6 yrs. I have also been told that i have psoriatic arthritis. At the moment it is really bad and have just started using coal tar on it. Not sure yet but it seems a bit itchier than normal so not sure if it is helping. As with everything trial and error so will see how it goes.

[bonnielass]

Hi Tiddlyf,

Sorry i didn't reply to your message which you blogged yesterday.

I think you may be allergic to coal tar, as i was given coal tar when i was first diagnosed with psoriasis and like you itched more than ever.

I now have a cream which i use once a day, (i put cream on at bedtime as it is greasy as so stains clothes.

The name of cream is= calcipotriol+betamethasone dipropionate oint 0.005%+0.05%.

It helps a little but as i'm sure you know, there is no cure for psoriasis.

I also use T-gel shampoo twice a week, although this is coal tar based it doesn't affect my scalp (you should be able to get this on prescription, as it is quite expensive, but you only need to use a little)

I hope this helps you.

Do you find that your psoriasis is worse when you have a bad flare up of arthritis, which is usually in the winter, also i'm sure you will know that psoriasis is made worse with stress, but how do you avoid stress?