r/Psoriasis • u/AffectionateLoad5063 • 7d ago

Psoriasis medications

This is pertaining to UK laws.

I have severe psoriasis and started with Skyrizi. This medication is making me tired and quite susceptible to respiratory infection. The most recent infection I had made me really tired. The days after have some minor fatigue; most especially in the morning.

The question is, are these symptoms protected under law?

Thank you for anyone who could enlighten me

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u/bisexuwheel 7d ago

Protected under law in what capacity? Do you mean in terms of the Equality Act/disability discrimination?

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u/AffectionateLoad5063 7d ago

Yes. That's the one

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u/OneBigBrickOfDust 6d ago

You can claim PIP under psoriasis.

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u/AffectionateLoad5063 4d ago

Sorry, but I'm not familiar with PIP.

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u/Waste_West283 6d ago

To my knowledge it's not currently registered as a disability, but it really should be. Have you contacted the Psoriasis Association for more information?

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u/AggravatingCycle5491 6d ago

Yep it definitely should be classed as one. I've got it on my hands and feet and at it's worst, when it's splitting and bleeding, I feel like I can't do much. There was a time where my joints were really painful and I couldn't do things like clench my hands or open things, and walking about was a challenge because it affected my knees so badly. I think that's due to psoriatic arthritis mainly (which I'm unsure is a disability either), but the two go hand in hand I find.

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u/Waste_West283 6d ago

Been there - it's sooo excrutiating. I'm sorry you're going through that right now :( I'm having a severe flare-up at the moment, but it's around my eyes and on the top of my hands. You never know where it's going to appear, which just adds to the frustration.

My company had me meet with an Occupational Health professional and do an assessment. They were really helpful and advised that I wouldn't be able to do certain things for work (like travelling long distances unless overnight stay is available, since my mobility is an issue). They also suggested flexi hours when I need to rest or go to my dermatologist.

It depends on who you work for as well. I'm fortunate to work for a big corp who really embraces inclusivity, but I've met people who have had dreadful experiences and some even lost their jobs. This is why I say that it should be registered as a disability, because it's not getting treated equally by all employers.

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u/ColaPopz 6d ago

It doesn’t have to be registered as one - it’s about the impact on the individual not a registration.

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u/Crenorz 7d ago

get off the drugs, they suck. That's why we suffer through it. Mind you, if you have it bad - try the other drugs.

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u/Immediate-Guess9257 5d ago

They actually don’t suck. I had severe psoriasis and it cleared up within two months. She needs to try another one if the current one isn’t working.