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...reactions1replyDiagnosisSymptomsRheumatologist
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...reactions14repliesSymptoms
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...reactions2repliesTreatment
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...reactions7repliesTreatment
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...reactionsrepliesSurgeryTreatment
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...reactions2repliesSymptomsAwarenessBiologicRheumatologist
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...reactions18repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions1replyTreatmentRheumatologist
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...reactions3repliesWeatherFlares
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...reactions3repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms