Problem being diagnosed.Hi Everyone. I’m hoping you might be help able to help with some advice. In 2016, I started developing morning stiffness in my hand and legs and pain in my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Anyone been told it's not Psoriatic Arthritis but Fibromyalgia that's the source of pain?I am fairly new to all of this ...I was diagnosed with psoriasis a year ago and PsA since October. I had to see a new Rheumy yesterday and she...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesRheumatologistComorbiditiesDiagnosis
Do you need a biopsy to tell if you have psoriasis?I went to a dermatologist who said I had inverse psoriasis and a yeast infection. He biopsied my elbow that had atopic dermatitis. It became infected with cellulitis and put...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesRheumatologistDiagnosisComorbidities
How long does it take for deformity and disability to occur with PsA?Hi there, I have pain in my spine, two toes, my right-hand wrist, and my left-hand finger. My blood test shows positive for CRP and ESR and I am waiting...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Blood TestI have never tested positive for the HLA-B27 gene but I have suffered terribly for 37 years now. How many of you test negative for this gene? Have a question...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Do I Have Psoriatic Arthritis?Hi, I was diagnosed 9 yrs ago with autoimmune thyroiditis. I was really sick before my diagnosis. Is this linked to PsA? I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia also. Have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisComorbidities
Hi, I'm newI have had psoriasis since I was a teenager. My mom also has it. Its been mostly on my scalp, but I've had a flareups over the years that were...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisTreatment
I’m in the Process of Being Diagnosed. Can Somebody Help Please?Hi all, I hope someone can help me, I will try to keep a long story short, but I've been suffering with joint pain due to psoriatic arthritis for about...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsExercise
Has anyone been diagnosed with Fibrosis as part of PsA?Recently I’ve been struggling with catching my breathing at times and my GP and dermatologist stopped my methotrexate as they think it could be causing Fibrosis. I’ve got scans and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesComorbiditiesSymptomsDiagnosis
What is HLA B27?I have a positive test result for HLA B27. Have a question about living with PsA? Submit yours here!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis