Hi all,
Sounds like a very familiar story after having reads some of the posts, but am 44 and was officially diagnosed with PsA about 12 months ago. Since a young child I have had numerous debilitating issues with my joints (most often spontaneously). At about the age of 25 I first was referred to a Rheumatologist for chronic tenosynovitis and osteoarthritis in my hands and wrists. These issues have progressively worsened over time and since then I have had ongoing frozen shoulder syndrome, numerous bouts of bursitis throughout my body (currently in my elbows - mega ouch!!) and various other joint problems. In my early 40's I starting having major issues with my hips and lower spine, which prompted me to start thinking and researching more about my condition and lead me to wonder whether I had some sort of Spondylitis-type disease. After seeking out a new Rheumatologist, he asked if I had ever had any issues with my skin. My initial reaction was no, but then I recalled that I had had a long bout of dandruff some 12 months prior. Turns out my long list of issues = PsA. Am currently on sulfasalazine and prednisolone, and like all of you have my good and not so good days where I feel like 88 rather than 44. Unfortunately, my 88-days occur much more frequently than my 44's of late - but I am not the type to make a fuss of myself and most often tend to soldier on. Figure if I don't use it, I'm gonna lose it quicker. Hoping for the good over the bad for you all!
Tim