Just diagnosed today

I too was diagnosed on Thursday with Pustural Psoriasis. I'm 55 and was suffering from anxiety really badly in Jan. Mentally felt better then got tonsillitis. This started to get better and I started to get horrid blisters on my hands. A couple of urgent trips to the GP and as it didn't respond to antibiotics he got me an emergency referral to the Dermatologist. On Tuesday I was looking forward to getting out and about and now I can't even make a drink as my hands are so bad! I agree about the shock of it all! The dermatologist thinks it developed because of strep throat and has taken swabs and blood. I'm back there on Thurs for the results. The palms of my hands look like they have been really badly burnt now as the skin dries up. I'm trying go remain positive as I do believe the combination of my anxiety and tonsillitis has caused this rotten thing. I really feel for those that have suffered for years. 3 days and I get bouts of mardiness! God bless the NHS as had I not have had the speedy diagnosis I think I'd have been frightened to death with the speed the PP has developed. Hope you're feeling better soon.