If You Have A Rheumatologist, Do You Need To See Other Doctors? I only saw a dermatologist for years. It wasn't until I saw a rheumatologist that I got the proper diagnosis. While a rheumatologist treats the underlying inflammation of PsA, skin...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Is It Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) or Psoriatic Arthritis (PsO)First off, I had never heard of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. I went to a new rheumatologist because my hands hurt so bad. He thought I had PMR. I have had psoriatic...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsAwareness
Should Fatigue Be Consider A Disability?I know most people are like WHAT!!!! I know this is a topic we have talked about for years. Just from talking to people they still don't understand what we...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
Have you had any problems with your rheumatologist?Has anyone had problems with their rheumatologists? My first one diagnosed me with PSA. After that, the ones I have seen have acted like I was taking up their time...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesDiagnosisRheumatologist
I have not been diagnosed with PSA or RA?I feel as though one of these is beating me up. I had to take my Advil dual to make it through the work day, I was in pain so...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsWork & Employment
Has Anyone Experience Tongue Swelling And Pain From PsA?This is the first time I have had this symptom in 6 decades. My doctor thinks it's a side effect of a medication. She just doesn't know which one. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingDiagnosisSide Effects
What other illnesses did your doctor rule out before diagnosing psa?I’m worried that all this pain might be something else like MS or even cancer. Just wondering others experiences with diagnosis....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
First joint symptomI've had psoriasis for 3 years and had my first joint symptom. Overnight without any injury, my left knee was suddenly stiff and very swollen above. I also developed a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
2nd opinion for PsA?I had a RA evaluation & it was negative; however, all my fingernails have lines from nailbeds to tips, that are thin, split easily at edges, & I get deep...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesDiagnosis
Psoriatic arthritis?I'm looking for help. I'm not sure if what I have is psoriatic arthritis and when I went to my GP about it, he said "Well, let's hope that doesn't...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis