showers17
"I have a question and I hope someone can help me. I was diagnosed with PSA about a year and a half ago. I know that with my research I have read that fatigue is a very real issue. I know that there have been times that I have been so tired that I slept the entire weekend. I told my doctor about this and he informed me that fatigue is not part of this condition. He said he thought I was suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I have done some research on this as well, and found out that one underlying cause is an immune disorder. Isn’t PSA an immune disorder as well? Why would everything I read about PSA say that fatigue such a huge part and my doctor disagree with this? I don’t know which way to turn. I am so confused. I hope someone can give me some guidance and help me to understand."
Hi @showers17! You're readings are correct, PsA is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the body. This chronic inflammation has been tied to fatigue (although "fatigue" is a mild term, it's really more a relentless exhaustion). Many doctors are still just coming around to this realization. Feel free to share this article at your next appointment!
https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/psa-symptoms/fatigue/
If you search this site for "fatigue", you will also find a lot of personal stories from people as they struggle with fatigue. Thank you for reaching out!
-Victoria, Community ModeratorIs it possible to have such issues with fatigue when the Dr. says you are in remission? My Dr. told me that my issues with fatigue was not from my PSA because I was in remission. Thank you!
@showers17, many in the community do still experience fatigue, even when their other symptoms are under control. It's still very much a mystery for physicians!
-Victoria, Community Moderator