Do you use walking aids?I’m curious because I’m suffering psa and osteo in back knees and feet, I limp with my right knee adding to back pain but noone I have seen has suggested...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAssistive Devices
Has anyone had joint pain in hands after Humira shot?I recently started Humira and had my 4th shot a couple of days ago. After each shot, I have had severe joint pain in my hands. Has anyone else experienced...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBiologicTreatment
Has anyone tried walking with forearm crutches?I have intense lower back pain at times when I walk for a while on pavement (like getting from the parking lot to seats in a football stadium) and am...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAssistive Devices
Frustrations in DiagnosingHi Everyone, So glad to find this community and reading a number of posts has been quite helpful and informative. I see I'm not the only one frustrated and impatient...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesRheumatologistDiagnosisSymptoms
Pain in chest. Inflamed Tendons??I just started having problems with chest pain...it feels like my chest has gotten crushed by something... Best way to explain it. Its not a sharp pain it's a heaviness...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesSymptoms
Consentyx side effects or disease progression?I had to switch from a double dose of Enbrel after more than a decade of near full control of PsA symptoms after breaking an ankle and having two ligament...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Biologics therapy - Simponi (Golimumab)Hi guys, I'm new here :) I've created this account for my boyfriend. He's been living with PsA for 21 years (since he was 15). But i'm still new to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatment
Could it be Psoriatic Arthritis? Who Knows?Last June, I found myself sick, real sick. I had fever and chills and severe night sweats. I found myself changing my shirt 2-3 times a night. I got clinically...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesRheumatologistDiagnosis
Has anyone had to go off meds for back surgery?Besides my psoriatic arthritis, I have a very bad back. Looks like I need a spinal fusion from L3 to S1. My question is: I have to come off my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSurgeryTreatment
Can x-rays determine joint damage?My rheumatologist did baseline X-rays 6 years ago. I've been on Enbrel most of that time. However, I see my hands changing & my pain has increased. Has anyone else's...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesRheumatologistSymptomsBiologicAwareness