# Symptoms & Treatments **URL:** https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/c/symptoms-treatments/15.md?page=2 [Latest](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Gluten-free diet](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/gluten-free-diet/10779)
**Author:** [@amyf1491](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/amyf1491)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 2:15am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/gluten-free-diet/10779 "2021-08-22T02:15:31Z")
Hey there - Has anyone has any luck with a gluten free diet and helping control your symptoms? I am giving it a try as my symptoms are at their worst and desperate to get my life back. I am starting remicade infusions ag… --- ## [Does medical Marijuana help with pain and inflammation of PsA? Has anyone tried it?](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/does-medical-marijuana-help-with-pain-and-inflammation-of-psa-has-anyone-tried-it/2305)
**Author:** [@Andy](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Andy)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/does-medical-marijuana-help-with-pain-and-inflammation-of-psa-has-anyone-tried-it/2305 "2021-08-10T21:29:14Z")
I have been searching online for any new pain medications that actually work that don't have many side effects, and what I found most often was medical marijuana! Does anyone use it or have you tried it? if so, did it h… --- ## [High eosinophils relative and absolute](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/high-eosinophils-relative-and-absolute/10692)
**Author:** [@dogecoin](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/dogecoin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/high-eosinophils-relative-and-absolute/10692 "2021-06-25T21:29:17Z")
I just did another Blood test today and my eosinophils relative jumped quite a bit from a couple months ago. Is your eosinophils relative high too? Eosinophils Relative Your Value : 25.5 % Standard Range0.0 - 4.0 % … --- ## [Other drugs that go with enbrel](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/other-drugs-that-go-with-enbrel/10720)
**Author:** [@Rebel\_mom](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Rebel_mom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/other-drugs-that-go-with-enbrel/10720 "2021-06-19T17:20:06Z")
What other medications have people used to help calm down the P in our disease. I have used MTX and had to go off of the later because of the bad headaches. Going back to the doctor on Wednesday but was curious what ot… --- ## [To restart treatment or watch and wait](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/to-restart-treatment-or-watch-and-wait/10683)
**Author:** [@Jen75](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Jen75)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2021, 5:13pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/to-restart-treatment-or-watch-and-wait/10683 "2021-06-15T17:13:30Z")
This is a complicated one - so any random thoughts that help me reflect on how to make this decision welcome! I’ve been taken off treatment to have surgery for Crohn’s (3 weeks ago). With the Crohns’s diagnosis, the spe… --- ## [Overview of treatment and diagnostics of PsA](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/overview-of-treatment-and-diagnostics-of-psa/10690)
**Author:** [@sbender](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/sbender)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 3:07am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/overview-of-treatment-and-diagnostics-of-psa/10690 "2021-05-28T03:07:59Z")
Really good article. Quite technical but worth a read!:blush: --- ## [Costochondritis or something else?](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/costochondritis-or-something-else/10680)
**Author:** [@Heller](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Heller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 6:46am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/costochondritis-or-something-else/10680 "2021-05-20T06:46:17Z")
New Symptoms seem to appear so randomly, I’m not sure what is related to PSA or some other undiagnosed health issue. I’m having chest pains, they have now referred me to an cardiologist who detected a palpitation. This… --- ## [Psoriasis](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/psoriasis/3537)
**Author:** [@Emma\_Bee](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Emma_Bee)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 10:18am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/psoriasis/3537 "2021-05-14T10:18:43Z")
I have scalp psoriasis and have a hard time treating it or dealing with it. It constantly itches, flakes, burns. I have tried so many things and nothing seems to help heal it or at least clear it up. There has been times… --- ## [Cosentyx side effects - loading dose stage](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/cosentyx-side-effects-loading-dose-stage/10630)
**Author:** [@Kmwestmo](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Kmwestmo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 4:05am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/cosentyx-side-effects-loading-dose-stage/10630 "2021-04-22T04:05:27Z")
Hi, Everybody! I took my first shot last Wednesday and am supposed to take next one tomorrow. 150 mg loading dose for 5 weeks. 2 days ago i woke up more depressed than I have been in a long time. Yesterday I barely got … --- ## [Taltz Long Term Efficacy Study Red Flags](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/taltz-long-term-efficacy-study-red-flags/10602)
**Author:** [@tntlamb](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/tntlamb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 7:50pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/taltz-long-term-efficacy-study-red-flags/10602 "2021-04-20T19:50:58Z")
Some interesting numbers but lets look at the flow: 78 patients with plaque psoriasis. recieved Taltx treatment (160-mg loading dose, 80 mg every 2 weeks for the first 12 weeks, and then 80 mg every 4 weeks until Week 5… --- ## [PsA triggered from Covid-19](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/psa-triggered-from-covid-19/10623)
**Author:** [@Heller](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Heller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 8:31am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/psa-triggered-from-covid-19/10623 "2021-04-09T08:31:16Z")
I’ve been diagnosed this year with PsA (and have started getting rashes - but haven’t been diagnosed with the skin variety yet) after contracting Covid in December 2020. Instead of slowly progressing levels of pain, ras… --- ## [Nasdaq and our meds...Input needed!](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/nasdaq-and-our-meds-input-needed/10625)
**Author:** [@Amos](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Amos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 2:40am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/nasdaq-and-our-meds-input-needed/10625 "2021-04-09T02:40:35Z")
I seem to be one of the few on Rinvoq. I stumbled across this bit of info and am in need of some thoughts from those of you with more experience. Please see this short article. https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/abbvies-abb… --- ## [Anyone ran out of Biologics and other treatment?](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/anyone-ran-out-of-biologics-and-other-treatment/10619)
**Author:** [@SubliminalFlicker](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/SubliminalFlicker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/anyone-ran-out-of-biologics-and-other-treatment/10619 "2021-04-05T21:11:43Z")
I’m getting dangerously close myself (Tremfya is the only thing I haven’t tried and I’m currently on Remicade which also doesn’t seem to be working though I’m pretending I’m just in a flare, that’s been ongoing since las… --- ## [Optic nerve toxicity?](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/optic-nerve-toxicity/10565)
**Author:** [@SubliminalFlicker](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/SubliminalFlicker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 6:30am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/optic-nerve-toxicity/10565 "2021-04-06T06:30:52Z")
Hi, I haven’t been around much (mostly because my PsA was an uncontrolled disaster and I was dealing with that and all it entails and there wasn’t shit anyone could do about it, lol.) But something new has popped up and … --- ## [Swelling on inside of knee - PSA?](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/swelling-on-inside-of-knee-psa/10590)
**Author:** [@saxophonics](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/saxophonics)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/swelling-on-inside-of-knee-psa/10590 "2021-03-16T14:49:48Z")
Joining this wonderful and supportive list a few years ago has made me realise how minor my symptoms are. For me it’s only a couple of fingers and a few toes that have been affected and MTX is by and large keeping it und… --- ## [Goodbye Humira, hello](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/goodbye-humira-hello/10543)
**Author:** [@Amos](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Amos)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 7:54am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/goodbye-humira-hello/10543 "2021-02-10T07:54:01Z")
So today Humira has been deemed as missing the mark for me. Rheumy said there is no reason to think that continued use will change anything. On to an oral biologic called Rinvoq. Any thoughts from my experienced friends… --- ## [Check your vitamin D level for persistent fatigue](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/check-your-vitamin-d-level-for-persistent-fatigue/10456)
**Author:** [@Frances](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Frances)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/check-your-vitamin-d-level-for-persistent-fatigue/10456 "2020-11-18T22:21:06Z")
I have had extreme fatigue for years due to PsA. I was finally diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency months ago and started on D supplement. Now I feel normal again - the fatigue is gone. I believe it is the vitamin D t… --- ## [Ouch! Where did that come from?!](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/ouch-where-did-that-come-from/10362)
**Author:** [@Timothy88](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Timothy88)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/ouch-where-did-that-come-from/10362 "2020-09-01T16:20:17Z")
Well I have been on Humira for a couple of months now and have been doing better. Then I got out of bed Sunday morning and immediately felt pain under my left foot. Can barely put my weight on it. Feels like I’m stepping… --- ## [Do any supplements (vitamins, herbs, etc) help PsA?](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/do-any-supplements-vitamins-herbs-etc-help-psa/7585)
**Author:** [@cindybme](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/cindybme)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/do-any-supplements-vitamins-herbs-etc-help-psa/7585 "2020-08-17T17:51:18Z")
Diagnosed 3 months ago but have had symptoms and joint damage for years. Just overlooked. I do not have any signs of psoriasis but do have joint issues with damage to some. I just started getting the flare ups this ye… --- ## [Postpartum Flare](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/postpartum-flare/10353)
**Author:** [@Zaki](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Zaki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/postpartum-flare/10353 "2020-08-14T22:28:10Z")
Hi all, I’m pregnant with #2 and am bracing myself for the postpartum flare up I experienced with #1. It was torture. However, I was off of Enbrel for the entire pregnancy when that happened. I wonder if others have exp… --- ## [Tai Chi Feet](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/tai-chi-feet/6990)
**Author:** [@Sybil](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Sybil)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 12:53pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/tai-chi-feet/6990 "2020-08-11T12:53:01Z")
If you watch people doing Tai Chi it can look as if nothing much is happening with the feet, and indeed it's not complex, but the careful way of stepping, oft repeated, gives my feet a gentle work-out that helps consider… --- ## [The Science of fasting doc](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/the-science-of-fasting-doc/10327)
**Author:** [@letizia](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/letizia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/the-science-of-fasting-doc/10327 "2020-07-23T15:24:58Z")
--- ## [Magnetic pulse therapy](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/magnetic-pulse-therapy/10174)
**Author:** [@kidflemingo](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/kidflemingo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/magnetic-pulse-therapy/10174 "2020-05-15T20:04:55Z")
Has any one tried magnetic pulse therapy for their PSA?? I have started seeing a nutritionist and he has suggested it for my pain and inflammation. At this point I am willing to try anything. Thanks Jimmy --- ## [Anyone suffer with Multi ilnesses,what are you taking for it](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/anyone-suffer-with-multi-ilnesses-what-are-you-taking-for-it/10041)
**Author:** [@prophetic60](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/prophetic60)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/anyone-suffer-with-multi-ilnesses-what-are-you-taking-for-it/10041 "2020-05-12T16:10:11Z")
PSA,Carpral tunnel syndrome,stress,and anxiety disorder. I am looking for people with the same situation --- ## [Headaches from inflammation?](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/headaches-from-inflammation/7938)
**Author:** [@Kmwestmo](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Kmwestmo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/headaches-from-inflammation/7938 "2020-03-03T00:42:57Z")
Does anyone have a lot of headaches? I have them pretty much every day. I am wondering if they are caused by the constant inflammation. I take naproxen and extra strength Tylenol but they barely help. Been taking them fo… --- ## [Vestibular Dysfunction and Hearing Loss](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/vestibular-dysfunction-and-hearing-loss/2632)
**Author:** [@Laura\_E\_D](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Laura_E_D)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/vestibular-dysfunction-and-hearing-loss/2632 "2019-10-19T18:19:17Z")
Vertigo, dizziness, balance problems, nystagmus, tinnitus and hearing loss haven't been discussed a whole lot on the site, but they are some of the more difficult symptoms for me to manage. --- ## [Lymph Node Tenderness](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/lymph-node-tenderness/9819)
**Author:** [@Amos](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Amos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/lymph-node-tenderness/9819 "2019-09-13T18:47:43Z")
I’m coming up to 7 months since diagnoses, 6 months on Methotrexate. It is likely helping as I was terrible before. But over the last few days I have developed a tender, slightly raised lymph node in my groin. Is just on… --- ## [List of Symptoms - all PsA related?](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/list-of-symptoms-all-psa-related/9333)
**Author:** [@Blue\_Waters](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Blue_Waters)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/list-of-symptoms-all-psa-related/9333 "2019-09-13T18:28:46Z")
These are my symptoms but not sure if all are PsA related: Psoriasis Type: mostly guttate, some inverse psoriasis in folds, rare plaques, and once had tiny water filled blisters that seemed to become guttate(?) Locat… --- ## [Osteopathic adjustments](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/osteopathic-adjustments/9654)
**Author:** [@Jon\_sparky](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Jon_sparky)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 5:05am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/osteopathic-adjustments/9654 "2019-05-17T05:05:59Z")
My unusual Neurologist sent me to get some Osteopathic adjustments, had my first one today. I was a little dubious about this technique, the building was “New Age” been around that stuff in the 90’s… So you lay on your … --- ## [Different types of psoriasis](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/different-types-of-psoriasis/9575)
**Author:** [@JJE239](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/JJE239)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/different-types-of-psoriasis/9575 "2019-04-17T21:08:20Z")
I have a diagnosis of mild PsA and have never had a very obvious psoriasis. I know about it in my scalp, where it is a powdery, flakey psoriasis, but it’s been hard to show to any doctor. I also know about it on the sole… [Previous page](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/c/symptoms-treatments/15.md?page=1) [Next page](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/c/symptoms-treatments/15.md?page=3)