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...

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...

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...

Hello all, My DA199 came in yesterday with the three conditions and % expected, but clearly states none are combat, instruments of war or hazardous duty related. Psoriasis Cervical strain/DDD R hip impingement syn/arthritis The Psoriasis I the main issue, goes way back to being discovered on one...

Good Afternoon, I hadn't seen anything recent with my referred condition, so I wanted to post my timeline and journey in case anyone is going through the same thing! Referred Condition: Psoriasis w/ Biologics (12 months usage). Originally started on Humira by off base provider but moved to...

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...

So I came into work this morning and was told I'm going to MEB. I'm active duty prior service Marine, now active duty Army Guard Reservist. I have 16 1/2 years of active Federal Service. I have 21 years of total service (Guard / Reserve Time). Good evaluations / promising career. No bad...

Active Guard Reserve (AGR) I was diagnosed with severe plaque Psoriasis. Tired everything for 3+ years. Nothing worked. Deployed came back an tried Humira (6 months) no joy. Got Skyrizi (on it for a year) thru a program with my refereed derm. It works psoriasis gone. In health record but tricare...

I know the PsA is rated of per joint and I believe the Psoriasis is rated off the Humira use. So that would be 10% per joint w/bilateral factor and I think 60% with psoriasis because of Humira use and corticosteroids. My case after begging and getting the patient advocate involved was finally...

Goodmorning everyone. I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis two years ago and was prescribed topical steroids and nothing really worked until my dermatologist prescribed me Humira injections. Dermatologist referred me to a med board for my use of Humira and no signs of getting better. Some spots...

Hello all I have some questions regarding my retain ability in the air guard while taking otezla. I was diagnosed with psoriasis and prescribed topicals after about 2 years and a deployment I decided I wanted something more since the topicals weren’t making it going away only presenting...

MEB timeline. Referring condition is Psoriasis/ PSA with humira. This is from FE Warren September 2020 told was being put up for MEB March 2021- DR actually filed MEB April 20- met with PEBLO April 29- spoke with VA rep filed claim May 16- first QTC May 20- last QTC June 28- Exams...

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...

Making my introduction, so hello all. Diagnosed with Psoriasis in January 2020, prescribed topicals. Revisit AF Derm Doc in February 2020, topicals not working, psoriasis getting worse. Prescribed Humira at this point. This is when I started researching Humira, eventually found out that the...

Good day forum, I wanted to post my timeline and keep it updated as I feel like I am getting to the point where it may be beneficial to other people and I check on new posts for information multiple times a day. My background is: 10 years Active Duty Air Force, currently at RAF Lakenheath...

Hi all, USAF AD with 17 years in and I'd like to remain on AD until retirement. Backstory - In February 2019 I was diagnosed with Psoriasis, my case was mild. My PCM gave me topicals and referred me off base to a dermatologist. The off base derm suggested that I take Humira because it worked...

Hey all! I'm new to this message board and I've searched around for some insight on this process but would appreciate any new info some of you may have. I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis last year and have been on Humira for almost 9 months now. I was just informed that I will be going...

Hello Everyone, A little about myself. I am an active duty E6 in the Navy and been in a little over 7 years. I was diagnosed with psoriasis in Mar 2016 at the Naval Hospital and prescribed Otezla with cleared my psoriasis up about 80 percent. I currently am on recruiting duty now and only go...

Just spoke to my MSC today and found out my psoriasis rating from the VA increased from 10% to 60% due to use of humira for the last year. The only problem is my psoriasis was a static condition before but now has a future exam date of 2020. Is this normal and is the exam for VA or DOD TDRL...

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...