How did it start
I was wondering how did it start for people and how long do it take to be diagnosed. I have my first appointment with rheumatology next week and don’t know what to expect. I am not diagnosed at the moment but feel I have all the symptoms. My psoriasis has started in the last 9 months on the sole of my foot and ankle. Joint pain and stiffness.
Hello and welcome,
. I hope some of our community members can comment and share their experience of getting a diagnosis with you. As you mention having your first rheumatologist appointment, I also wanted to share this article with you that one of our health leaders put together about what to expect at that first appointment, https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/living/what-to-expect-rheumatologists-office. I know you mention also not yet being diagnosed, but I wanted to share this article with you as well with some questions to ask the doctor once diagnosed, https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/living/questions-newly-diagnosed. Please, if you're comfortable, let us know how it goes at your appointment next week. I hope you get some helpful feedback here, and some answers from your doctor next week. Sending you gentle hugs. -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)
