New here, newly diagnosedHi everyone:) I was recently diagnosed, but have been experiencing various problems for a few years prior that I mostly attributed to standing at work and maybe some osteoarthritis and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesWork & EmploymentNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Newly diagnosed with PsAHi all. After years of chronic pain and fatigue, and about a year of testing and confusion, I was finally diagnosed as having PsA three days ago. A little history:...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentDiagnosisComorbidities
How do you deal with the immune suppression from the medications?I have been recently diagnosed and started the meds, my concern is they say the meds can suppress the immune system. I work in health care and I’m a little...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
Steriod injectionHas anyone ever had a steriod injection that didnt work due to an underlying infection, this happened to me, 2 weeks ago and im still struggling, finished antibiotics but still...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentComorbiditiesNewly Diagnosed
Anyone else experienced one swollen lower limb?Hi all - am new here so forgive me if I’m not following etiquette. Having been diagnosed with PsA in just my left knee I had a radio synovectomy -...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
New PsA diagnosis, how do I explain to my family?Hi! I was recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I’ve had psoriasis since I was 15 but last year started having random symptoms. I’m 29 now and I was finally sent...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesNewly DiagnosedFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
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
Newly diagnosed. Starting methotrexate.Hi, I was diagnosed last week. I have been symptomatic for 10+ years (I'm 40 now) with normal blood work. I've been to many doctors who just shrugged their shoulders...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesTreatmentRheumatologistNewly DiagnosedFatigue
New to PsA/Need advicePlease bear with my story; any advice is welcome -- from care to treatment to insurance coverage. After almost three decades of pain and fatigue flare-ups, and misdiagnoses of fibrositis...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedTreatment
What does a flare feel like?I'm fairly new to PsA, when you have a flare does anyone else feel almost like their body has the flu...achy all over?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedFlares