I am going to be attending my first reumatology appointment to discuss medication and treatment options. The testing is complete and the x-rays show erosion several joints. The blood tests, x-rays and exam by one of the leading reumatologists in the county all show definite PsA. I was screened for a drug test that was to include Humira as one of the biologics possible but the diagnosis itself was only one day old and it needed to have been six months out to participate I have been waiting for this appointment for almost two years now as I have lumbered my way through the field of disbelief that this was happening to me. Both from within my self and from my physicians. I have prevailed at last and I am here to find out all can about what to expect.
I know that every case of the disease presents differently for each individual, making a standard treatment rather absurd but a little push in the correct direction would be very helpful indeed. I do not want to continue on the Kenelog because of the weight gain and emotional drawbacks over a long period of time. I am afraid it will rebound in the skin department. My derm seems to feel the same way and advises against the steroids.
My skin is well controlled now and I am mostly suffering from incredible pain in my hip, all the way through and my fingers and hands/wrists. The steroid seems to do well to control the weakness and fatigue wall I hit if I'm not careful to exercise then rest in cycles all of the time. I need at least ten to twelve hours of rest a day including sleep periods. I usually end up falling asleep at 7:00 in the evening no matter what I want to do.
A little help here so I know what to expect would be very welcome. Thanks in advance....