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Hi, I just joined today. I have psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, back problems & fibro. It's always good to find a place where other understand what you are going through. I have been in a bad flare that won't let up, so much tendonitis just moving from place to place for weeks now. I am exhausted & can't keep up with my own housework. But the pain won't let me move me well, so that is hard!! Glad to be here & read others ideas. It will be good to feel not so alone!!
Hi Nan54,
Welcome to the community!! It's great to have you here 😀
I'm so sorry to read that you're flaring at the moment, I hope things calm down for you soon. I had a terrible time with tendonitis a few years ago so I really feel for you. Are you working with a rheumatologist currently?
Thanks so much for being here and sharing with us. Sending gentle hugs your way!!
- CathyD
Thanks Cathy, I am working with a Derm., as I was seeing him for my psoriasis. He is the one who put me on Humira, Rheum. wanted nothing to do with that. Then the joint pain etc. started coming on more. Think it had been longer than we realized as I have had fibro for 25 years. Now on a prednisone taper for six weeks & they want to change me from the Humira to Stelara if approved. We will see how it goes. Thanks for letting me share. Hugs back.
I'm sorry you've been suffering for so long. Goodness me, fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis, as if one chronic illness wasn't enough to deal with ! Best of luck with the Stelara, I really hope it brings you some relief. Please keep us updated with how you go, and know that you're welcome to share here anytime 😀
- CathyD
Hi Nan54!
I just joined today...I am so glad that we are both here! I have been feeling depressed and isolated so much lately but I have finally come to a point of acceptance with my disease. Time to move forward!
I was just diagnosed with PsA about 14 months ago and it has been a long and painful road so far. I've had psoriasis for almost 25 years but have been having PsA type symptoms since 2010. Glad to finally have a diagnosis so I can move forward. I have been dealing with an on/off flare up for 2 months now that has stopped me in my tracks so I understand right where you are.
I am on a low dose of mtx right now (reduced for liver issues) and a blast of prednisone myself. I see the Rheum on Thurs to change meds so I am hoping things get better soon. I hope the medication change helps you to get over the flare-up too! Take care of YOU and let us know how things go.
KunyaB,
Welcome! Thank you for sharing your story with us. I am sorry to hear about your painful past 14 months and your on/off flare. Wishing you the best for Thursday!
Take care,
Margot, Psoriatic-Arthritis.com Team
Thanks all, had my first Stelara inject. I am still having an awful time, esp. knees & hands. I get my second inject. on June 9th, not sure how this will work. I don't have any pres.pain meds so I take ibuprofen & I'm not sure how much longer I can keep this up. KunyaB, I sure hope you are doing better, it's hard not to feel depressed & isolated with this disease. I am glad we are here & can get info & hear from others with their ideas etc. Have a good day all.
