It all started with simple pain in my finger and some psoriasis on my head. As time has passed I have realized all the symptoms I have had that are obviously connected to PsA. I am sure we all have different lists but with many similarities:
- odd aches through my hands and fingers, sometimes coming and going very quickly ( i think I've had these in some form for 15 years )
- psoriasis other than on my scalp but it seems to look different on different parts of my body, not sure why
- psoriasis in my ears !
- unusual enlargement or swelling of a finger or toe that stays enlarged but not a lot of pain in that area
- unusual rashes and red spots popping up now and again which started around the time I first had PsA symptoms but before I was diagnosed. Sometimes coming a going again in a day or can stay for weeks then will suddenly be gone
- fatigue
- swelling of the joints but sometimes little pain
- unbelievable pain of tendonitis in many parts of my body but mostly my hands, wrists and arms
- red, warm areas of the skin around the joints
- almost constant stiffness, not in my joints but in the tendons and almost a bruised feeling
- cramping in areas with PsA
- numb or tingling feeling in areas where PsA flaring up
- cracking of some joints when moving especially in my thumbs ( goes away after a time on prednisone )
- more difficulty in my digestion ( more foods seem to bother me than ever before )
- general aching and pain
- pain in my tail bone that comes and goes
- nail pits
- dry skin in areas for which seems to have no explanation
I'm sure I have forgot something