Can a traumatic event trigger psoriatic arthritis?Can PsA onset be related to significant emotional or trauma related events?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosis
So I May ... MAY ... not have PsA After AllYou ever have one of those the-heavens-open-up-sun-shines-down moments of clarity? I might have had one yesterday. And it MIGHT change everything I think about myself. I won't get confirmation about...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesRheumatologistDiagnosis
PsA diagnosis without psoriasis?Has anyone been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis without showing signs of psoriasis? If so, how long did it take you to get diagnosed?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesDiagnosis
Which tests should I have for a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis?I have a recent diagnosis of PsA. Systemic bloodwork is negative for inflammation. My mother had lupus discoid. I have an inflammatory bowel disease that started around 2 years ago...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
New here - Where to start?I have had mild/moderate ulcerative colitis my entire adult life (in my mid-50's now). My last bad flare was almost 2 years ago. After that, I developed some patches of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisComorbidities
Newbie - long waiting time for RhumatologistHi I am jus new to this. I went to the doctors a few months back as I was having back pain that was waking me in the night and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesDiagnosisRheumatologistSymptoms
Psoriatic Arthritis or NeurapothyMy doctor tells me that I have Neuropothy. I am taking Neurotin and it doesn't seem to help. I'm wondering if I don't have Psoriatic Arthritis. I am Celiac and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesComorbiditiesDiagnosis
Hi there and new to the groupHi all, Sounds like a very familiar story after having reads some of the posts, but am 44 and was officially diagnosed with PsA about 12 months ago. Since a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosis
To confirm diagnosis, do I see a rheumatologist or dermatologist?I have severe pain, arthritis, psoriasis, and scleroderma (diagnosed 20 years ago). Do I go to rheumatologist or dermatologist? My psoriasis was so bad in my hands I wore gloves...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesRheumatologistDiagnosis
Joined todayI joined the forum today to connect with people that will have an understanding of the disease. I feel that it is a hidden illness and even though people may...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesFriends & FamilyDiagnosis