"Comments to mellissagallo new story....My first time here….experiencing much the same emotions as you. I’m a 57 yr old male, severe plaque psoriasis sufferer for years, but very well controlled by my Stelara. Have suffered the stiffness and pain for years, but always attributed it to other plausible things. I had cervical discotomy (C5-C7) in April this year and am still recuperating from that. I thank god every day that I no longer have the nerve pain associated with the herniated discs, but at the same time very frustrated that I still wake to “rusted,frozen, achy joints” with pain that still requires tramadol for relief, and still struggling with the constant fatigue. And these symtoms have seemed to be getting worse! I “semi” -retired in August….so work is no longer a viable explanation. Long story short…I have methodically removed any other plausible causes of these symptoms from my life until only the PsA remains as the most likely cause. Finally convinced my PCP to run the tests, and am awaiting results. EXCEPT…..back in April before my surgery my cardiologist put me back on statins for cholesterol at a 40mg /day dose. My PCP suspects the statins are the cause of the newest wave of muscle/joint pain! Its sooo frustrating! Please know that just reading your post and knowing that I am not alone in this thing, that there are others experiencing the same emotions, is a big help and comfort. Not that I would wish these things on anyone, but that we CAN lean on each other for support."