Flare Ups
Flare Ups are so hard to go through. Ive been diagnosed with PSA since 2020. I'm 54 years old and struggle with not having the energy I used to by being older. I take care of my Grandson through the week. Thankfully I've been able to hang on there through the flare Ups and then go lay down if I need to when he goes home. I've had sausage toes and swollen ankles and so fatigued. Has anyone felt like through the fatigue it just makes you weak even in your chest? No energy whatsoever? I have cried in the past. I have always been very active so flare Ups can be super hard. I don't have psoriasis, but eczema and PSA. My mom suffers from both
My heart goes out to you,
! I can hear what a challenging time it has been with your fatigue, especially when having such low energy and taking care of your grandson. You are absolutely not alone in experiencing such frustrating and challenging fatigue. Aside from pain, fatigue is one of the number one symptoms that our community members struggle with.
I hope it's okay, but I wanted to share a couple of articles with you about PsA and fatigue. This first one is an editorial on the subject, https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/psa-symptoms/fatigue. One of our health leaders wrote an article about PsA fatigue and some of the things she finds helpful in managing it, https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/living/fatigue. Finally, another health leader wrote about her frustration with fatigue that you might appreciate, https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/living/frustrated-with-fatigue.
Are you on any treatment for your PsA? I'm curious if it's possible that you are experiencing so much fatigue because your treatment isn't as effective as it once was. Of course, only your doctor can determine this. Have you had a chance to speak with your doctor? If this is a new or worsening symptoms (or symptoms have changed) I would encourage you to reach out to your doctor, if you haven't already, especially as you mention fatigue in your chest. Anytime there is a chest discomfort (especially if it is new) it's good to check in with the doctor to be sure of what is causing it.
Please know that you are not alone! I do hope that the articles can reassure you that you aren't the only one experiencing this, and that your doctor can prove helpful in getting you some relief. Sending you gentle hugs. -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)
