Psoriatic arthritis
This topic is for discussions on psoriatic arthritis, including the use of conventional treatments as prescribed by a medical doctor, available over the counter at a pharmacy or drug store or involving certain forms of exercise.
The complementary and alternative topic is the place to discuss complementary and/or alternative treatments.
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Just Diagnosed
- By lynnsey414 · New reply 4:52 am
- 1 reply
- So, I am a 39 year old mother of two who was just diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. In fact, my second appointment with Rheumotology is next week. They started me off with a low dose of Prednisone 15mg ...
Please tell me your experiences with PsA and methotrexate
- By lonestarsally · New reply 4:38 am
- 9 replies
- I am interested in hearing your experiences with PsA and methotrexate. Did it help? How long did/have you taken it? Did you/are you experiencing any side effects or an allergic reaction? I know that most ...
Explaining Psoriatic Arthritis
- By ignite · New reply 2:03 am
- 27 replies
- hello, Just wondering how all of you explain it to other people. Because people like to think that you're faking it and minimise the problems we face on a daily basis. Or hide behind the disease (always ...
How fast do symptoms of PSA start?
- By Susieq613 · New reply 1:35 am
- 2 replies
- My bloodwork came back being ok from the Rheumatologist. I decided to try and hold off on Enbrel or Humira for now, but I know it might come down to being on it someday. Do symptoms of PSA come on quickly ...
Are you in the same boat as me?
- By konmyway · New reply yesterday at 6:28 pm
- 10 replies
- I have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in December. Fortunately, I do not suffer with much pain. I have minimal annoying rashes. However, my biggest complaint is not feeling well. About 50-60 ...
Feeling Lost
- By IzzaKitty · New reply yesterday at 4:59 pm
- 12 replies
- Hello all :) I was DX with PA in April & Yes I feel like I have been hit with a truck...repeatedly!! My fatigue is constant. Doesn't matter if I sleep or not. I also battle insomnia. My mobility is poor ...
Humira Side Effect?
- By CCC · New reply yesterday at 4:39 pm
- 2 replies
- For the past 3 days, I have been trouble swallowing and having a squeezing pain my chest. I don't know if its a side effect of Humira or just another PsA thing. It even hurts to drink water and it feels ...
PSA - antibiotics?
- By labhiker · New reply yesterday at 8:56 am
- 41 replies
- I'm off Enbrel due to prior complications and have been searching for alternative treatments. Since coming off Enbrel (several mos. ago) my overall health and fitness has declined significantly and every ...
Cracking joints
- By egd87 · New reply yesterday at 3:46 am
- 3 replies
- Hi everyone I was diagnosed with PsA three months ago. I noticed that many of my joints have started to crack/click and make a horrible sound. The clicking is already from eight months... So far it is ...
Psoriatic Arthritis and Social Security???
- By cooljjay · New reply yesterday at 1:48 am
- 69 replies
- So a little self summery about me. I have had psoriasis for as long as I can remember back when the treatment was steroid creams and they didn't know what psoriatic arthritis was. I am now 28 and have ...
Etanercept or Infliximab
- By Vivveca · New reply May 24, 2013
- 7 replies
- Few months ago, my 13 yr. old daughter was diagnosed with PsA. It is spreading on her head, fingers and toes. Etanercept or Infliximab are the doctor's given options. I researched about it at the Internet ...
Blood work/Labs when NOT taking arthritis meds...
- By WidowMother · Posted May 24, 2013
- 0 replies
- So... Sitting here thinking... I have Sero-Negative Rheumatoid Arthritis. (Originally diagnosed as PsA because my mom and her side had such severe psoriasis)... Anyways... Over the last 2 weeks or so ...
Allergy testing-uk people
- By Sarahl1989 · Posted May 24, 2013
- 0 replies
- After having psoriatic arthritis for ten years, I have decided to have a go at changing my diet to see if I can treat it naturally. I have been doing the Pagano diet for a month but have slipped up a ...
new diagnosis psoriatic arthritis
- By Dudley74 · New reply May 24, 2013
- 8 replies
- i just wanted to ask how people cope with all of this ? i feel very lucky to be fair ,my doctor has been amazing,as have my rheumy (and nurses) and physio but i still feel like i am in a downward spiral ...
Methotrexate question
- By Carrief1987 · New reply May 23, 2013
- 72 replies
- So my question is I was recently put on methotrexate for joint pain. I was wondering how long it will be before it kicks in because I don't know how long I can take the pain I've been dealing with this ...
Changed from Humira syringe to pen, and totally messed up!
- By SPDF · New reply May 23, 2013
- 14 replies
- I have been on the Humira syringe for the past 4 months with great success. My wife has been injecting me with minimal discomfort or issue. The result on my PsA has been incredible; it's given back my ...
Armpit lump
- By tamshea · New reply May 23, 2013
- 5 replies
- I'm currently on Humira and Methotrexate for PsA. Over the weekend, I noticed a lump in my armpit. I was able to get a little discharge out of it, but not much. The lump is still there, although a bit ...
Shot in Joint??
- By Mybadgenes2 · New reply May 23, 2013
- 12 replies
- Has anyone had a steroid shot in an inflamed joint or finger? My joint next to my middle finger nail is unbelievably huge and swollen which makes for great pain. I am typing with my ring finger. I want ...
The natural way has worked for me with medication as well on the side!!
- By Sammi57 · New reply May 23, 2013
- 2 replies
- I got PsA when I was 22 yrs old, I am now 25, I have PsA in more then 17 joints of my body, I got it on my legs,arm, elbows & hand as well as my scalp, my nails are affected as well, I got three types ...
Methotrexate question
- By ignite · New reply May 23, 2013
- 18 replies
- Hey all, Does anyone ever felt like his organs were burning up? Increased heart rate, severe headache and heavy breathing? This is a really weird experience.. hope everyone is doing well ...
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