Psoriatic Arthritis And Sjorgrens Disease
We do have a disease that keeps on giving. Our immune is always working against us. I don't have this, but I know someone that does. But doesn't have PsA with it.
Does anyone have both of these illnesses together? If so, what treatments are you on? We would like to hear from you.
Here is an article that I found that is a good read.
https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/stories/gift-keeps-giving
Diane (Team Member)
What other illness do you have with PsA?
Hello
, Thanks for sharing some of your journey with us. We go through so much with this illiness. I wake up every morning with pain and my doctors just keep doing test after test. They just keep changing my medication. I just take the good with the bad anymore. I totally agree with you, just doing small things can wipe you out for a whole day. When do you go back to the doctor to see if they will give you something for pain. We would like to hear from you. Diane (Team Member) 
I was diagnosed with seronegative RA, Sjogrens and Osteoarthritis before my PsA diagnosis. I had major back surgery 3 years ago and knee replacement a year ago. I have degenerative disc disease and am now suffering from back pain again. There is nothing left for me now but pain management according to my neurosurgeon. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.
With my PSA, I am hypothyroid, have CKD stage 2 or 3 depending on the apt. I also have gout, plantar fascitis, tendonitis in numerous spots. Also some fatty liver due to reaction to arthritis medication. I also have had endometriosis even though some say that diagnosis is current due to being menopausal. Before I was diagnosed with PSA I also had a history of bone spurs and impingement syndrome of both shoulders.
Right now just trying to find the right medication for the PSA. But as we all know it's still hit and miss.Hello
, I understand. My list is very long also. I just keep taking my medications and keep moving forward. I agree with you that finding the right treatment for PsA is not easy, but we will never give up. Thanks for sharing so much of your journey with us. Diane (Team Member) 
you really are managing a lot! Unfortunately, as Diane pointed out, other PsA does seem to like to "collect" other conditions (whether they are actually related to PsA or not). Please know that you aren't alone!
I'm crossing my fingers that you find the right medication to help manage your PsA symptoms soon! It can be a frustrating process of hit and miss as you said, so I really hope that you find that "hit" very very soon. I imagine you already have the information, but I also wanted to share an article with some information about treatment options, just in case, https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/treatment.
Sending you gentle hugs! -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)
Thank You so much, additional information is always appreciated.
you're welcome! And sorry my link didn't work, for some reason. Hopefully you were able to copy and paste it. (Usually it should come across as clickable -- darn technology. I have a love/hate relationship with it.) -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)
Hello
, Just checking in to see how you are doing. Sometimes this can be a lonely road to travel. We would like to hear from you and see if you found anything to help you. Thanks for being part of the community. Diane (Team Member)
