u/Amy_Are_UOK

I’ve been having an issue getting new insurance to approve my biologic, so I had to go three weeks with no medicine. On Friday I took my loading dose of Skyrizi, which is a new one for me. I’m hoping to have medicine issues cleared up, but in the midst of this, my body has crashed hard.

I am struggling to stay awake and can’t get through the day without multiple naps. I feel like I’m moving through mud. I have slept and slept and nothing is refreshing me. Is this from missing those weeks of medicine? Or the stress of no medicine? Maybe both?

What do people do to recover from the crushing fatigue? I have to find a way to function this week, but my body just wants to sit and stare into space.

P.S. Accredo sucks for putting me in this position.

I am in the middle of a weird flare where my scalp and armpits are super itchy and on fire. No visible psoriasis sores, although I can see the outline of a pink rash forming under my armpits (inverse maybe?). I am trying so hard not to scratch. I bought some medicated shampoo for my scalp but what does one do for itchy armpits? Will shaving make it worse? Please help. The itching is driving me crazy.

Please note: I know this is a psoriasis thing. I haven’t changed any toiletries or soap, and this is timed with losing Bimzelx and waiting for Skyrizi to get sent. I also had a period of time last week where I couldn’t shower (only sponge bath) bc of a medical device trial which probably aggravated my skin. Ugh.