Is anyone else diagnosed with RA and Psoriatic Arthritis?Does anyone else have both RA and PsA? I was just diagnosed with PsA last week to go along with my RA. I actually only have one spot of psoriasis...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosisComorbidities
Long awaited first rheumatology appointmentHi everyone, I was hoping you could perhaps give me some pointers for my first apt to see the rheumatologist next week. I am 37 and developed psoriasis in 2016...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisRheumatologistMental Health
New diagnosis, drugs taking their time to work, and I'm having my doubts...As the title says, I was diagnosed recently (about a month and a half ago). I am somewhat sceptical of the diagnosis because I have had chronic health issues for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentDiagnosis
Twitch & skin wiggleIn the height of a flare up and as the inflammation resolves, I develop twitching just under my skin (belly and legs). It feels like vessels wiggling or quickly wiggling...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFlaresComorbiditiesDiagnosis
Psoriatic Arthritis without PsoriasisI was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis but have never had psoriasis in my life. All the medications talk about how your psoriasis will clear up. Is it possible to have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesDiagnosisComorbidities
PA HELP, why is it so hard to get help/diagnosed?I am new here and oh so frustrated but thankful to your site. EVERYTHING from your site I have read points me in the PA direction. I was diagnosed with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisTreatment
Can you have psoriatic arthritis without having psoriasis?Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisComorbidities
Does anyone else have high Rheumatoid Factor?Hi friends, First just want to say that I was on here as Kristy but wanted to re-register with email instead of Facebook link. So hello again!!! Anyways, I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesDiagnosis
Has anyone been told they have Psoriatic Arthritis and then told they don’t?A new rheumatologist told me that he does not think I have psoriatic arthritis. He thinks I have osteoarthritis. I also have psoriasis (inverse). He said that I don't have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesRheumatologistDiagnosis