Why do profentional, so called, people like pip asseser s not even know much about psariatic arthritis?
I find it's so hard to get diagnosed for 1 & then noone seams to think it a big deal. It has ruined my life. I am now 62 & have had both psoriasis and the arthritis from age 10. No one would even diagnose me till i paid privately 15 years ago. By theny spine was fused and all joints effected.
Oh my heart goes out to you,
! I can hear what a long and frustrating process it was for you to get diagnosed after so many years with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. A lot of doctors do not know a lot about psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, unless they are specialists - dermatologists for psoriasis and rheumatologists for psoriatic arthritis and even then it can be helpful to have those specialists who then specialize within their chosen speciality in psoriatic diseases. Do you have a rheumatologist or dermatologist who helps manage your symptoms? Sending you gentle hugs. -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member) Yes finally at the age of 61 I am under a rheumatologist & dermatologist, but sadly it's a bit to late for me now. As I said the the rheumatologist, you can't mend wot is already broken. As being undiagnosed for most of my life the disease has taken its tole on my body. Ie my spine is fused by itself & I broke it without knowing, just had surgery on my neck too and most of my joints are effected & have suffered with severe tiredness most ofy life. But hay I won't let it gete down. I'm a soldier 💪🪖 xxxxx
, yes, you are a soldier! Good for you for not letting it get you down. I hope that both your rheumatologist and dermatologist are doing all they can to take care of and support you. PsA certainly can take a toll on the body, especially going undiagnosed for years. Please know that we are here for you! Sending you gentle hugs. -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)
Sorry I'm 62, brain fog too lol
It's a bit mad because I also have ADHD😂. So I'm either high on life and don't stop, then I wear myself out and can't move, sometimes I'm in bed for weeks and have been for months before. But apparently I'm to old to change or be treated for that. But I like the way I am when I'm busy. It's kept me going on life at time, & also got me in trouble,lol.😂
