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To: simpson96

A friend of my son’s got a sudden case of psoriasis in his late 20’s. It covered his body - scalp to toes. His admin was a mess and he was in terrible arthritic type pain. It was so sad to see him in such bad shape. I had no idea psoriasis could be so terrible. He’s doing much better. But, it took about a year. He still has joint pain. Can’t imagine this guy going thru that for his entire life.


3 posted on 09/17/2026 3:06:20 PM PDT by HollyB
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To: HollyB

I believe that’s called psoriatic arthritis. They have a medication for it now -— Skyrizi. I understand it’s $20,000 a pop, but some people need only one injection (or infusion, I don’t remember which). Sounds like a lion diet might be cheaper, considering ya gotta eat, even if you take the medication.


8 posted on 09/17/2026 3:13:48 PM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: HollyB

sounds like he also developed psoriatic arthritis, which is a brutal disease that if left untreated will permanently and severely damage bones ... hopefully, he’s exploring use of one of the many biologic monoclonal antibodies that have been extremely successful in suppressing psoriatic arthritis ...


13 posted on 09/17/2026 3:22:23 PM PDT by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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