# Looking of others with Psoriatic arthritis" **URL:** \ **Category:** Blog\ **Created:** [April 5, 2013, 3:40pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/looking-of-others-with-psoriatic-arthritis/5202 "2013-04-05T15:40:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sunni](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/sunni/32/1166_2.png) [@Sunni](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Sunni)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2013, 3:40pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/looking-of-others-with-psoriatic-arthritis/5202/1 "2013-04-05T15:40:57Z")
I am 30 years old and dealing with psoriatic arthritis , which was diagnosed last year as well as 80% body coverage of psoriasis. Right now I am going drug free for both diseases as I am trying to conceive, I am looking for anyone who has trips on how to control pain and swelling well not on the usual meds? I have horrible swelling in my right hand as well as tendon swelling , lack of motion and somewhat sever pain, is this the normal? It’s been a month now with NO relief from anything I have tried. ---
**Author:** ![Louise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/louise/32/152_2.png) [@Louise](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Louise)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/looking-of-others-with-psoriatic-arthritis/5202/2 "2013-04-05T22:32:08Z")
Hi Sunnny, Has you discussed taking Sulphaslazine with your rheumy? I was taking this when I fell pregnant with my son. My Rheumy told me that it is the one safe thing to take for PsA while trying to conceive and while pregnant. It provided a little relief for me during that time. My son is now four and a half and he is a normal little boy. I also foung being pregnant was about the last time I was in remission, no drugs at all. I managed to stop evertything, (yay). It is possible, just more challenging. :) ---
**Author:** ![Sunni](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/sunni/32/1166_2.png) [@Sunni](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Sunni)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2013, 11:00pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/looking-of-others-with-psoriatic-arthritis/5202/3 "2013-04-05T23:00:03Z")
I am waiting to get into see a new rhumatologist , unfortunately the one I had been seeing closed down his practice. So, that is also part of the reason I am not on anything. And the wait list out where I am to see anyone are huge. My derm does not want to take on looking after my arthritis as she does not know all the drugs that help both conditions. When I was pregnant with my first I had great relief from both conditions , so I am looking forward to that. If I get in with a Rhueumy before I get pregnant I will defiantly discuss this drug with him! Thanx ---
**Author:** ![ChefWithPSA](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/chefwithpsa/32/1173_2.png) [@ChefWithPSA](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/ChefWithPSA)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2013, 12:24am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/looking-of-others-with-psoriatic-arthritis/5202/4 "2013-04-09T00:24:20Z")
Try ginger tea as a natural remedy. Literally boil fresh ginger with water. It’s a natural anti-inflammatory. Drink it every day, 2 cups at least. You can put honey or agave in it to sweeten if needed. Good luck and hope you get knocked up soon! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sunni](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/sunni/32/1166_2.png) [@Sunni](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Sunni)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/looking-of-others-with-psoriatic-arthritis/5202/5 "2013-04-09T00:33:27Z")
I will try that! I love ginger 🙂 And thanks…lol ---
**Author:** ![princesa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/princesa/32/2397_2.png) [@princesa](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/princesa)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2017, 7:01am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/looking-of-others-with-psoriatic-arthritis/5202/6 "2017-07-23T07:01:51Z")
Hey…since reading about the side effects of taking arava- lefludomide…which is what I am on I am feeling like I don’t want to take it anymore. I am also young and will want children in a couple of years. What other natural pain killers are there? Will definitely try the tea! What about taking omega 3??