Going off a biologicMy rheumatologist has suggested that we do a trial off Humira which I have been taking for the past year and a half. He thinks that I may be in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBiologicRheumatologistTreatment
Frustration with RheumatologistsI have wondered if anyone has issues with getting a quality rheumatologist in your area. I live outside of a metropolitan area, yet there are very few good rheumatologists here. ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingRheumatologist
Am I able to get connected to rheumatologists through this community?Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesRheumatologist
Which doctor should I see for a lump under my armpit?Hello All :) Last week I developed a lump under my armpit. It started really painful but now isn’t too bad. It is not an ingrown hair or pustular in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & AdviceRheumatologistSymptoms
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
When is it time to find a new rheumatologist?Hi all, I just attended my rheumatologist on Monday. I'd been suffering really bad for the last 6 weeks. I've been on cosentyx over 3 and a half years and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesRheumatologist
Anyone been told it's not Psoriatic Arthritis but Fibromyalgia that's the source of pain?I am fairly new to all of this ...I was diagnosed with psoriasis a year ago and PsA since October. I had to see a new Rheumy yesterday and she...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesComorbiditiesRheumatologistDiagnosis
Do you need a biopsy to tell if you have psoriasis?I went to a dermatologist who said I had inverse psoriasis and a yeast infection. He biopsied my elbow that had atopic dermatitis. It became infected with cellulitis and put...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesComorbiditiesRheumatologistDiagnosis
First appointment next weekHi, I have my first appointment with the rheumatologist next week after a 10 month wait. My GP thinks I may have PSA, my twin sister has it. I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesRheumatologistTips & AdviceDiagnosis
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesRheumatologistDiagnosisSymptoms