Awaiting a diagnosisHello, I am new here and still waiting to see a rheumatologist for a diagnosis. My c-reative protein and rheumatoid factor test both came back within normal range so the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisTreatment
What are the emotional and physical effects of receiving a diagnosis?The issues of stress, depression, anxiety, fear, anger, etc often come up in this community's posts and articles. I'm wondering if anyone knows of any articles or sources that address...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesMental HealthDepressionDiagnosis
Am I Crazy For Thinking I Have Psoriatic Arthritis & Depression?Hello, all. I was diagnosed with Psoriasis several months ago after finally going to see a dermatologist for the scales on my scalp, ear, and upper lip that I've had...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesRheumatologistDepressionDiagnosisMental Health
Diagnosis Hi I’m feeling so frustrated. Here is my story. I’d like any input you may have. My PCP Dr. Has been telling me a couple years now he thinks I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosisRheumatologist
PSa reports and clinical diagnosisI have been diagnosed with PSa where as all my tests like CRP , antidsdna, cbc, are all fine.. but clinically i my feet toes are swollen and i feel...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesDiagnosis
Is anyone else diagnosed with RA and Psoriatic Arthritis?Does anyone else have both RA and PsA? I was just diagnosed with PsA last week to go along with my RA. I actually only have one spot of psoriasis...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesComorbiditiesDiagnosis
Long awaited first rheumatology appointmentHi everyone, I was hoping you could perhaps give me some pointers for my first apt to see the rheumatologist next week. I am 37 and developed psoriasis in 2016...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisMental HealthRheumatologist
New diagnosis, drugs taking their time to work, and I'm having my doubts...As the title says, I was diagnosed recently (about a month and a half ago). I am somewhat sceptical of the diagnosis because I have had chronic health issues for...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatmentNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Twitch & skin wiggleIn the height of a flare up and as the inflammation resolves, I develop twitching just under my skin (belly and legs). It feels like vessels wiggling or quickly wiggling...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesComorbiditiesDiagnosisFlares
Psoriatic Arthritis without PsoriasisI was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis but have never had psoriasis in my life. All the medications talk about how your psoriasis will clear up. Is it possible to have...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesDiagnosisComorbidities