[PSO-0335] Breakthrough Convo: Psoriasis Topics Aren't Talked Enou

Psoriasis’ Effect on the Entire Body

Challenging Relationships With Healthcare Partners

Impact on Everyday Life and Relationships

Other Diseases That Occur With Psoriasis

Risk of Mental Health Conditions

Lack of Information About Complementary Treatments

Challenging Relationships With Healthcare Partners

I am tired of [doctors who] don’t care how I am feeling.

Losing a doctor can feel like being cut off from life support, what with the major meds needed to keep going.

Doctors ignore how much pain you are in.

Psoriasis’ Effect on the Entire Body

Unfortunately, because your immune system is affected, the body is affected — all of the body is vulnerable.

Autoimmune diseases don’t only affect what you see. Getting rid of inflammation in general is tricky.

Other Diseases That Occur With Psoriasis

I don’t think providers talk enough about who is going to coordinate comorbidity care and screening.

I went for over five years without anyone checking my cholesterol, blood sugars, etc., even though I am at higher risk than the general population.

Impact on Everyday Life and Relationships

I feel like I am constantly socially canceling and not being able to follow through for my children and family.

My life keeps getting smaller.

It can be difficult to get others to understand what you’re going through.

Risk of Mental Health Conditions

I think the mental stress is the hardest.

For me, it’s how we are affected mentally. I have never been asked by doctors. Feeling depressed is a common thing for me. I tend to deal by myself.

Lack of Information About Complementary Treatments

I feel there isn’t enough talk about diet and natural remedies. I feel since I changed my diet to gluten-free and began doing qigong, my symptoms are very minor.

I learned that certain foods, additives, environments, and lack of sleep really made things pretty lousy.