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Anyone Had Issues With Fluid Around The Lungs And Heart When Suffering With Psoriasis?

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I have been a psoriasis sufferer for about the last 23 years. For the last 6 months I have had problems with my breathing and pain down my sides as well as heart palpitations and feeling the need to constantly clear my throat. It was discovered I had fluid around my lungs and heart. My heart is working correctly (pumping correctly and all valves are working as they should also). I was out on Prednisolone steroids which cleared the fluid but as soon as I start to reduce the dose (as guided by the… read more

February 2
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A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Yes my psorasis is only 8 years old but it has affected my lungs, heart, brain along with the ordinary issues of nail and skin psorasis. I know have nerve damage in myfingers due to the arthritis but at the same time if i pick up something my pain is excruciating....you are not crazy it affects every inch of your body

February 2
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Cathb, I too have had psoriasis for about 20+ years, and, strangely enough, I was diagnosed with silent reflux or GERDS at about the same time. The reflux causes me to do a lot of throat clearing (sometimes violently!) as I try to detach the phlegm from my vocal cords. I've never considered that there might be a connection. Best of luck in your wellness campaign.

February 2

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