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PsA, Orencia and iron deficiency???

Has anyone else taken Orencia infusion and methotrexate and had resulting anemia? My hands, legs, and arms itch like crazy (I have had psoriasis since about 12 & officially diagnosed with PsA in July, but bad joint pain for about 12 years) and my skin has gotten so thin that scratching or rubbing up against something is causing my skin to tear and bruise severely.

I'm 48 years old so I'm not elderly and the thin skin I don't think is because of age. I'm including a picture of my hands showing what I'm talking about. This is a couple of days after. Has anyone had this experience related to the medicines? Been on methotrexate for 15 months and Orencia infusion for 8 months. Any help appreciated.Hands 3-19-22Submit your own question!

  1. That looks painful, . Have you sent photos of your hands to your doctor? I have not heard of this as a side effect of either medication, but I hope you get some responses from the community. Thinking of you and wishing you the very best. - Lori (Team Member)

    1. I have not sent pictures to my doctor but I am making an appointment with my PCP. Hopefully she has some idea of what's going on. Thanks

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