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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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Discussions

Widespread aching joints-help

PattieB
  • By PattieB · New reply 12:54 am
  • 2 replies
  • Hi all, I have been on the remicade for 3 months. I have tried other medications and the only one that worked for me was prednisone (which I do not want to take daily.) Anyway, when I started the remicade ...

Hot Flashes on Remicade

lorrgeno
  • By lorrgeno · New reply yesterday at 10:17 pm
  • 2 replies
  • Ive had two infusions of remicade, the last one two weeks ago and I feel like I am a walking hot flash. I was getting them as I am 56 but they would come and go. My PCD had me start premarin 2 months ...

Reaction getting worse...where are the docs when you need them?????????????

SCRobin
  • By SCRobin · New reply yesterday at 9:59 pm
  • 20 replies
  • to all who have been so helpful I am really feeling scared right now. Last night the nerve pain was a 20 on the 10 scale. My legs and feet are on fire, a few times my feet went totally numb for an hour ...

Neurothopathy

Priceangeld
  • By Priceangeld · New reply yesterday at 8:29 pm
  • 4 replies
  • I am seeing my Dr. on Monday the 21st for pain, tingling and burning in my feet and hands.... It has gotten worse and I was wondering if this is related to Psoriatic Arthritis or something else? All I ...

Isoniazid and Enbrel

Nparker34
  • By Nparker34 · New reply yesterday at 10:50 am
  • 6 replies
  • Hello Everyone!!! I am on Isoniazid (for TB exposure) and Enbrel for PSA. I had see my Rheumy today b/c she had a patient on the same drug combo, which lead to a nasty illness and resulted in her patient's ...

Disability

Priceangeld
  • By Priceangeld · New reply yesterday at 10:16 am
  • 5 replies
  • Just wanted to let friends know that I got my disability which has been a Blessing :-) I am now able to get back online and got my phone back .... God is good, I prayed for months for help and although ...

Psoriatic Arthritis

Daybyday09
  • By Daybyday09 · New reply yesterday at 8:56 am
  • 6 replies
  • HI everyone i am new to this. I have been struggling for over three years..have had all teh symptoms of PA. All the blood test i have had done have been negative. but the rhumatologist is starting me ...

Extreme Reaction to Humira! Update

SCRobin
  • By SCRobin · New reply yesterday at 8:42 am
  • 9 replies
  • I so thank all of you who responded with voices of reason. I have run up against specialists (yes they are very special, just ask them), who although they are top teaching docs in America can make a diagnosis ...

Medications and the UNinsured

CajunChrista
  • By CajunChrista · New reply yesterday at 12:04 am
  • 12 replies
  • I am looking for online places to order meds without insurance. I currently use RXOutreach.org and they are fabulous. I need to fill pain medications that they do not supply so I am looking for other ...

How long did methotrexate take to kick in for you?

Troutbum
  • By Troutbum · New reply May 15, 2012
  • 4 replies
  • I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis friday. Took my first 8 tablets of metho tonite. Im hoping this helps reduce my si joint pains, sternal pain, and achilles flare ...

Muscle pain

Alicia1985
  • By Alicia1985 · New reply May 15, 2012
  • 2 replies
  • So I went and had bloodwork done a month or so ago and what I got back was that my inflammation was too high and my Vitamin D was too low. I was put on prednisone for a little over a week and had to take ...

Need Help! Si Joint flare.

MarkDW
  • By MarkDW · New reply May 15, 2012
  • 12 replies
  • A little backstory will put my problem in context. So I've had PA for about 2 years. The first 1 1/2 was a nightmare. My biggest problem throughout this time has been my Si Joint. It's an annoying place ...

Leftover Meds????

lorrgeno
  • By lorrgeno · New reply May 15, 2012
  • 3 replies
  • Hi. What does one do with the meds you aren't using anymore? I have Enbrel and Humira left over since I am now on Remicade. I have no clue what to do with it. TIA ...

Enbril

Jackieg11
  • By Jackieg11 · New reply May 15, 2012
  • 1 reply
  • does anyone know the frig life of enbril? Thanks ...

alcohol and methotrexate

RIVaBCH
  • By RIVaBCH · New reply May 14, 2012
  • 13 replies
  • Does anyone have any experience with consuming alcohol while on methotrexate? I know most say it is harmful.....but are there safe levels of consumption? Alcohothe is not essential in my life but it does ...

Psoriatic Arthritis

dollywood904
  • By dollywood904 · New reply May 13, 2012
  • 3 replies
  • does any one have any information about symptoms of Psoriatic Arthitis, and does the symptoms come and go,thanks,dollywood904 ...

Humira, the same as Remicade and Enbrel? Whats next!?

JiaPsaKid
  • By JiaPsaKid · New reply May 12, 2012
  • 6 replies
  • Hey, Im on Humira for my Psoriatic arthritis (Poly JIA) Today I was on the doctors office, and I told him I just get worse. Should take an MRI in the end of may and if they see the imflammation there ...

Great news, free Enbrel.

Jane207
  • By Jane207 · New reply May 11, 2012
  • 1 reply
  • Having no insurance right now and very low salary, I got approved for a year of free Enbrel sure click shots. It is the Encourage foundation associated with Enbrel. This is a load off my mind, though ...

side effects of Humira? Please help

SCRobin
  • By SCRobin · New reply May 10, 2012
  • 28 replies
  • I recently tried my first injection of Humira. A little info, I had a bad reaction to Enbrel, I do ok with Methotrexate but it's no major change. Anyway with my original shot of Enbrel within 36 hours ...

My appointment with the D.O.

shannonx5
  • By shannonx5 · New reply May 10, 2012
  • 5 replies
  • Today was interesting. Went for the pain in my left foot, hoping for a rheumy referral since it has been persistent for 2 weeks at a pain level of 8. Yesterday, I felt twinges in my left knee also, so ...

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