psoriasis arthritis

  1. J

    MEB Psoriasis

    So I know this has been a long time coming because I have had Psoriasis for almost 10 years. I have been in the army for 13 years. My dermatologist and wife have convinced me to start taking humira. Before I was able to manage it with phototherapy and topicals. I even got a home phototherapy...
  2. D

    Can I Push for IRILO over waiting?

    Is it worth it/am I able to ask my PCM if they can just go ahead with an IRILO at the next AMRO? They are talking about waiting until I show stability on my new medication, but I have had zero issues or complications and it’s already greatly improved my quality of life! I don’t want to have...
  3. D

    Humira Timeline

    Hey y’all, I recently started Humira for Psoriasis/PsA. My PCM is tracking and i think they are writing up my AMRO package. What is the likelihood that the AMRO sees Humira/Biologic injection and decide to push me to a IRILO V.S. Kicking the can down the road? I am responding well to Humira...
  4. V

    Psoriasis vs PsA ratings

    I just got my NARSUM for MEB and they're only listing PsA as my DES condition when I went in for my psoriasis and was originally given humira for my skin. That <3% of body is only post humira, pre humira it was on scalp, face, arms, back, legs, groin and unmanageable on topicals alone. I've...
  5. R

    Any help on what to expect. Psoriasis/PSA

    Hello all. I was told in August that my PCM was putting me in for MEB (8 years in active duty). I started using Humira after failed attempts of controlling my psoriasis with topicals. I also have been having increasing issues with my joints. Both Hands, both knees, both feet, hips, lower back...
  6. U

    Too late to add unfitting condition?

    Hello all. Currently at the IPEB stage of the process. Was originally referred for an MEB based on DX of psoriatic arthritis and anklyosing spondylitis. Before finalizing the Air Force Form 618, I had the PEBLO add fibromyalgia. Being uninformed, not having access to the Air Force Medical...
  7. K

    Immunosuppressive Drugs Automatic?

    Hello guys & gals, I first want to thank you for any time and responses I may get with this post. I have done 2 days worth of research and I am finding a lot of the same answers. I am an E6, about 9.5 years of Active service in the Army, Military working dog handler. I have had diagnosed...
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