Flu-like aches
Hi folks!!
Sorry if this is frequently asked.
I have had a tentative diagnosis for years but never gotten any father.
Seilene joints come and go so hard to pinpoint at drs.
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And my lower back pain was chalked up to SI problems from a twin pregnancy (but had me on crutches for 6 months & periodically for years later).
I have for YEARS had periods of fluey aches body aches couples with joint pain. Possible low grade fever & extreme fatigue. I am ok & active between episodes -- so usually end up just being told it's depression (??!). I also have "constant" tendinitis and plantar fasciitis, slipped disks (minor) , lower back pain, etc.
Can these symptoms be related to psoriatic arthritis?
Other blood tests etc more or less normal & not RA
Thanks SO much for any help!!
Jessica
Hey Jessica!
I'm so sorry to read about how you are feeling and how you are affected. Your story actually sounds extremely similar to mine, the only thing that I have never had is the back pain and slipped disks.
Whilst we aren't able to give medical advice, I can tell you that I have heard of these things being relate to PsA, and that I personally do experience a lot of them myself. I should say that I do have other diagnoses though. We have a number of articles which I think you may find interesting:
Fatigue: https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/psa-symptoms/fatigue/
Joint pain: https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/psa-symptoms/joint-pain-swollen-stiff/
Flaring and remission: https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/psa-basics/flare/
Tendons and ligaments: https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/psa-symptoms/tendons-ligaments/
Lower back pain: https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/psa-symptoms/lower-back-pain/
I think if after reading these they do all sound familiar, it is probably worth checking in with a doctor again and just asking for a clear explanation of what they think is going on. Often I don't think we are given enough information at diagnosis, especially if it is tentative like you say, and we are expected to just work things out for ourselves. When really doctors should be providing us with support and information!!
I hope this has been helpful. If you have any more questions, or would like to know about anything else, don't hesitate to ask! And please know that we are here for you anytime you need to chat or vent about anything. It can be really tough living with a chronic illness and we want to support you! 😀
Best,
CathyD
Hi jessy99,
Oh, I so relate to your post! Like you, I've been dealing with similar pains for years and just now getting to rheumatologist. Why is it so hard to get answers?!While I don't have an answer to your question (except, Maybe?) I think you are on the right path to finding your answer. Don't let them tell you it's "depression." Yes, depression can result in fatigue and pain but it doesn't result in a low grade fever. YOU know your body - and if something feels wrong to you then continue to advocate for yourself the way you are.
Please keep us posted on what you find out!
I understand the confusion, seems as though I run a low grade fever most of the time. The ache is something like flu ( have not been here that long, guess it started about a year ago with my right foot and the itch started a long time ago). The pain is getting hard to deal with.
