Reluctant RheumatologistsHas anyone else found it difficult getting a treatment regime from rheumatologists/doctors? I'm not taking anything other than CBD oil (currently can't afford more), Panadol and Tramadol for pain. Anti-inflammatory...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatment
Swollen legsHi there. Just wondering if anyone else gets random bouts of swelling of their knees, ankles and feet? I'm trying to figure out what is causing it but I'm a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Cymbalta for pain control?Has anyone been told by their rheumatologist to use Cymbalta for pain control? I was told this could be helpful for pain relief as well as depression. I took one...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Dmards, nsaids, and a biologic...why so much medicine?I take SSZ 8 pills/day, Plaquenil 400mg/day, Celebrex 200mg/ day and Humira 40mg Yeow...Does anyone else take this much medicine? After everything I've read, I haven't found any evidence of...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTreatmentBiologic
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
Salts for psoriasisI have read online that people take trips to the dead sea to treat psoriasis, because the combination of mineral in the seawater and the spectrum of ultraviolet light at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
What type of food we have to take for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis?Anyone tell What type of food we have to take for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis any natural medication for this skin problem?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Painful flares and how to get through them.Flares are a universal part of PsA, but information on how to recover from flares in different joints is scarce on the internet. Too much exercise exacerbates the situation, but...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Flares compared to Chronic - QuestionI keep reading on this site about flares. My question is, does anyone have constant chronic stiffness and soreness? My issue is constant. It never goes away. I have very...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesSymptoms
Which doctor should I see for a lump under my armpit?Hello All :) Last week I developed a lump under my armpit. It started really painful but now isn’t too bad. It is not an ingrown hair or pustular in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesRheumatologistTips & AdviceSymptoms