psoriasis,,,cyst..?

[stept04 465]

First off I have psoriasis and I take Enbrel for it. I have sensitive skin and tend to get cyst pretty easy too. I was just wondering if anyone has these same issues and has the band? I just wondered if you have sensitive skin or other issues does the same thing go on inside. If my skin gets irritated I can have a flare. So, then would the band have a better chance of irritating me? I was also concerned that I might get a cyst under the band or around the port. I'm going to talk to my Dr. I see him next week for pre-op. Just wondered if anyone has the band and these issues also, and how has it worked out so far for them? Thanks

[stephanie0456 38]

I also have psoriasis, well psoriatic arthritis and I never even thought about this! I'm on remicade, it's an iv infusion every 5 weeks so were planning the surgery around that... If u gear anything from your dr let me know... Psoriasis is terrible...

[stept04 465]

I also have psoriasis, well psoriatic arthritis and I never even thought about this! I'm on remicade, it's an iv infusion every 5 weeks so were planning the surgery around that... If u gear anything from your dr let me know... Psoriasis is terrible...

Yea. I'll let you know. I'm on Enbrel but the Dr. said not to worry about it I don't have to stop taking it.

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Only connective tissue autoimmune diseases and a few specifically listed gastrointestinal autoimmune diseases are contradictions to the Lap Band. This is per the Allergan website.

Psoriasis isn't one and isn't listed so you should be fine.

[stept04 465]

Only connective tissue autoimmune diseases and a few specifically listed gastrointestinal autoimmune diseases are contradictions to the Lap Band. This is per the Allergan website.

Psoriasis isn't one and isn't listed so you should be fine.

Thanks so much mis73