I thought I just had osteoarthritis...
Hi. I am in my late 60's and have had 'arthritis' for about 20 years. I always thought it was 'just osteoarthritis' as that is what I was told after x rays and blood tests. My then rheumatologist never suggested any other form of arthritis and never ordered any other tests.
At a recent visit to my GP for another matter, I was complained to her about the pain and swelling in my hands and how difficult I was finding it to manage everyday tasks. She told me that it was inflammatory and not just osteo so ordered x rays and referred me to a different specialist. After being told I would have to wait 6 months for an appointment, I was lucky enough to be offered a cancelled appointment time last week. My diagnosis was psoriatic arthritis so I have been prescribed prednisone (to be taken over 6 weeks) and methotrexane, which I commenced 4 days ago.
Feeling very apprehensive about the medication and potential side effects.
Would be interested to hear from others with experience of these drugs.
Cheers.
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