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 repliesSymptomsRheumatologistBiologicAwareness
PsA without psoriasis...For years I suffered with this crazy pain... misdiagnosed several times by various doctors.... ended up just dealing with it on my own until i had the worst flare up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesDiagnosis
Hello!I'm relatively new to this site. I've been subscribing to the emails and reading the articles but haven't posted anything until now. I was diagnosed in the Fall of 2016...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentRheumatologist
Does anyone have a flare when their body gets overheated?One of the ways I know if I am having a flare or about to, my body gets hot and my hair gets soaked with sweat either from housework or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesWeatherFlares
Has anyone experienced ringing in the ears & palmar erythema?I've experienced ringing in my ears since my symptoms began and palmar erythema short after I began treatment. While sleeping, the weight of the sheet and comforter feel heavy on...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
I Don't KnowI honestly don't even know what's going on anymore, but psoriatic arthritis checks all the boxes. I have had joint pain for a long time. It showed up first in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosis
Interesting diet discussion with RheumatologistI had my six monthly rheumatology appointment today and was speaking to my doctor about the 5:2 diet. I've been following it for just over a month and have lost...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
Any Permanent Change From Biologics?So here's a question I have about biologics like Humira. If and when I stop taking it some day, will there be any permanent change my body? Specifically my T...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentBiologic
Enbrel Side Effects!Hi all! Been lurking on this site for a while but just made the jump to full membership today. I've been on Enbrel for three weeks and in the last...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesTreatment