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 repliesDiagnosisTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
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 repliesDiagnosisFlaresComorbidities
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 repliesComorbiditiesDiagnosis
PA HELP, why is it so hard to get help/diagnosed?I am new here and oh so frustrated but thankful to your site. EVERYTHING from your site I have read points me in the PA direction. I was diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentDiagnosisTips & Advice
Can you have psoriatic arthritis without having psoriasis?Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisComorbidities
Does anyone else have high Rheumatoid Factor?Hi friends, First just want to say that I was on here as Kristy but wanted to re-register with email instead of Facebook link. So hello again!!! Anyways, I have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Getting diagnosed - no inflammation in bloodsHi all, I have all the classic signs of PsA... psoriasis, swollen fingers and toes, joint pain in back, hips, chest and hands. Bloods have come back neg RA but...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis
Has anyone been told they have Psoriatic Arthritis and then told they don’t?A new rheumatologist told me that he does not think I have psoriatic arthritis. He thinks I have osteoarthritis. I also have psoriasis (inverse). He said that I don't have...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosisRheumatologist
Spleen Removal Due to High InflammationI have searched high and low and can't seem to find anything relatable to my husband's story. Sciatica pain For the last 5 years, he has been dealing with horrible...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesComorbiditiesDiagnosisTreatment
Anyone else receive negative HLA blood test?I am HLA-B27 negative too. It can be super frustrating when blood work doesn’t seem to match up with our symptoms. I would be curious to hear everyone else’s experiences...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis