Ep. 262 "Finding My Path to Managing Psoriatic Disease and Excess Weight"

Dermatologist Dr. Erin Boh and patient advocate Brian Lehrschall discuss the challenge of managing weight, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis which share common inflammatory pathways and what can be done to improve all together.  

Join moderator Jennifer Bomberger as she asks what is the connection between psoriatic disease and excess weight and what can be done to counter the effects of inflammatory cytokines for both with leading dermatologist Dr. Erin Boh and Brian Lehrschall who has lost over 100 pounds using diet, exercise and a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Hear Brian's story along with what is a GLP-1, how they work, and side effects. 

The intent of this episode is to offer knowledge and an example of how a GLP-1 can be used successfully to improve the outcomes and management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

This episode is sponsored by Lilly.

A Word of Warning

This episode contains information about the body, like body size, weight management, healthy eating, and lifestyle changes. If you have a history of disordered eating or are struggling with body-related mental health challenges, you might wish to explore some of our other helpful tools.

There are clinical terms used by our speakers about body size or body weight that you might find triggering. Key among them is the word 'obesity.' While it is the scientifically correct name for a disease and a common clinical term, NPF acknowledges that this word is triggering and problematic, and it is used only for the clearest of accuracy.

Timestamps:

(0:23) Intro to Psoriasis Uncovered and guest welcome dermatologist Dr. Erin Boh and Brian Lehrschall, who has been living with psoriatic disease for over 30 years and has recently lost over 100 pounds. 

(1:32) Health challenges Brian faced while trying to manage his weight, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis.

(4:08)   Many factors contribute to psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and comorbidities.

(5:56) Discussing the sensitive subject of losing weight and changing lifestyle.

(7:57) The inflammatory pathways and connection between excess weight and psoriatic disease.

(14:50) Tips for managing multiple diseases like psoriatic disease, depression, and excess weight together.  Realize "it's not your fault".

(21:32) Are low calorie or anti-in