Fatigue

Posted Wed 26 Apr 2023 22.15 by Mambit

I've had psoriasis since 1990. In recent years I've experienced fatigue. I read that psoriasis can cause fatigue. Not fatigue one might expect after a lot of hard physical work. But fatigue after not much physical activity. Does anyone one else suffer from this?

Posted Thu 27 Apr 2023 15.23 by Steve

not me, made me more agitated

Posted Thu 27 Apr 2023 19.13 by steph

I think you should have a blood test to check for iron levels, its surprising how low levels can cause low energy. I haven't known P cause fatigue . Hope this helps

Posted Thu 27 Apr 2023 19.47 by Mambit (edited Thu 27 Apr 2023 19.53 by Mambit)

Steph, Thanks but had full blood checks couple of years ago when I tried to see reason for the fatigue. Blood iron etc is fine. Steve You mean since you've had psoriasis it makes you more agitated?

Posted Thu 27 Apr 2023 19.47 by PrincessDi

I've had it since 1989 and haven't experienced fatigue but definitely some depression

Posted Thu 27 Apr 2023 19.54 by Mambit (edited Thu 27 Apr 2023 19.59 by Mambit)

Well of course depression is a fact of life. Maybe not caused by psoriasis unless you find psoriasis is causing you distress. I personally never found it distressing but then I'm probably too old to be self conscious about it. Mine didn't start till age 35 by which time I was well past the teenage vanity years. And I don't have it on face so it never really shows unless I want to go swimming so I tend not to. I've always thought to myself some people have to suffer far worse things

Posted Thu 27 Apr 2023 20.33 by steph

Hi, no it was someone else that posted saying it caused agitation which I have not experienced, frustration yes for sure! Im 49 now and started with it age 18 . I managed for years and years then 2 years ago it just spread like wild fire( around covid time actually). The large patches are easy to manage but when you get it spreading like a rash its really hard to dab cream on. However got to say past 2 years I'm really tired all the time and aching,, but my iron levels always drop, i work pretty hard and plus getting older. Maybe you should have another blood test just to be sure. Its awful thing to have but so many more people are worse off. Lately I have noticed other people with it more now then ever before for some reason.

Posted Thu 27 Apr 2023 23.58 by Mambit (edited Fri 28 Apr 2023 00.04 by Mambit)

Could be dodgy covid vax set people's immune systems on high alert or something I'm laying off sugar & refined carbs as a way to try & increase energy & reduce inflammation Couple of vids... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD9nEdL0VlI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9g_LAXfS24&t=8s

Posted Tue 2 May 2023 16.39 by Billy bass

After my covid jabs my psoriasis went haywire,never was tired but now i am most of the time,could be a link,ive had psoriasis all my life and suffered aches+pains tired ect but was told fatigue is a symptom with long term psorasis but like ive said in previous posts its a minefield in medical circles not enough is known about the condition i took part in trials with the n.h.s yrs ago under going tests ect,it seems to affect people differently so its a hard disease too treat,i was given alot of antibiotics at the time of the trials and was told a virus could set it off weirdly thay worked for awhile,so covid in (theory)could set it off but not proven you could say the same about the flu jab if the (virus theory) is right thats the new thinking by medical specialists !

Posted Mon 5 Jun 2023 17.33 by Yacht

Psoriatic fatigue is very common. Recent academic studies suggest 10-20% of those with psoriasis get severe fatigue, while 30-50% get mild or medium fatigue. Psoriasis is not skin-deep. It is body-deep. Psoriasis is smashing the entire body, with inflammation and an overworked immune system, for 24hrs a day, morning, noon, night, and in sleep. No wonder the body gets tired. Psoriasis is so much more than just a bit of red skin.

Posted Mon 5 Jun 2023 22.26 by Mary1968

Mambit I suggest you get some blood tests done with your doctor. Sounds like you may be low on iron and B12 Does not matter if you had tests a couple of years ago - things can change a lot quicker than that. I would also look at diet and lifestyle I appreciate that psoriasis can make you fatigued in some instances, but sounds like something more is going on.

Posted Tue 6 Jun 2023 07.01 by Billy bass

In reality its going to make you tired most of the time, getting tested for other things that could make you tired will give you peace of mind,but having psoriasis and getting any treatment for tiredness caused by it, is just about nil,diet advice vit D, omaga 3, ect will help,with the backlog of the nhs its very hard now to get the help,as ive found out recently,on a waiting list to see a specialist will take a year in our area,so have a word with your gp+nurse get all the advice you can even on this site theres a wealth of info,but rule out any other illnesses first,i hope all goes well for you !

Posted Fri 9 Jun 2023 22.43 by sian_midget1998

I had an issue with fatigue, I know a few people who have psoriasis same as me who has suffered with fatigue. I’ve had blood test, and everything been fine. I take extra vitamins especially b-12 highly recommend it’s helped me with my fatigue and eat plenty of fruit and veg! Hope this helps x

Posted Sat 10 Jun 2023 10.12 by kinginyellow

I have had psoriasis for 9 years and only learned last year that fatigue is a symptom of flare-ups. I wish I had known sooner, because all of the times I was having a bad flare up, and then thinking something else was causing the fatigue on TOP of it (the last thing we need!), just made everything feel so overwhelming. When we have flare-ups, our immune system is inflamed - so once you realise they go hand in hand it's so much easier to acknowledge and take care of yourself. I also have long covid which causes horrendous fatigue - I would get checked for that if you had covid at any point because it will have impacted your immune system and the two can work together to make life very difficult. Look after yourself and make sure you're not pushing through it!

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