# New to group and have a lot of questions?!?

**URL:** <https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/new-to-group-and-have-a-lot-of-questions/2098>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [July 31, 2013, 3:11pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/new-to-group-and-have-a-lot-of-questions/2098 "2013-07-31T15:11:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![TEHawk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/tehawk/32/1325_2.png) [@TEHawk](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/TEHawk)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2013, 12:51pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/new-to-group-and-have-a-lot-of-questions/2098/21 "2013-08-01T12:51:31Z")

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The podiatrist is thinking part of my feet pain is from diabetic neuropathy so he thinks no matter which one is causing the pain that Lyrica will help. I would like more feedback on Lyrica is anyone has any.   
   
 tntlamb said:

> Tehawk, be sure and check out the lyrica with your Rheumy... Its an unusual drug to use with Humira. Its a drug for nerve stuff not inflsmation. Its been known to cause arthalgia (non inflammatory joint pain) when used with Humira. I'm not saying there isn't a reason to be using a fibromyalgia drug, but not usually from a podiatrist....... Inflammation is your rheumys job.

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**Author:** ![tntlamb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/tntlamb/32/155_2.png) [@tntlamb](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/tntlamb)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/new-to-group-and-have-a-lot-of-questions/2098/22 "2013-08-01T14:34:37Z")

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Ahh, I get it - diabetic neuropathy DUH. Just track it arthalgia is still a possibility.

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**Author:** ![TEHawk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/tehawk/32/1325_2.png) [@TEHawk](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/TEHawk)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/new-to-group-and-have-a-lot-of-questions/2098/23 "2013-08-01T14:40:09Z")

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Thanks Lamb!

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**Author:** ![Gelita](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Gelita](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Gelita)\
**Post date:** [August 2, 2013, 12:10am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/new-to-group-and-have-a-lot-of-questions/2098/24 "2013-08-02T00:10:05Z")

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I take Lyrica and it works for me.

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**Author:** ![Newbie\_Teach](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/newbie_teach/32/1108_2.png) [@Newbie\_Teach](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Newbie_Teach)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2013, 11:04pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/new-to-group-and-have-a-lot-of-questions/2098/25 "2013-08-03T23:04:01Z")

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I have a lot of trouble walking because my PsA has moved into my toes, knees and hips. I am not on any meds since I am pregnant. Just a lot of yoga, tea, and eating as healthy as possible so that I don’t gain too much. . Just take it one day at a time and track your symptoms…what makes them worse and what makes them better. Good luck!

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**Author:** ![Newbie\_Teach](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/newbie_teach/32/1108_2.png) [@Newbie\_Teach](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Newbie_Teach)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2013, 11:05pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/new-to-group-and-have-a-lot-of-questions/2098/26 "2013-08-03T23:05:27Z")

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Oh btw…I’m a full time teacher…so I’m not working now but when the school year starts I’m on my feet all day. Just really supportive shoes and an awesome rolling chair lol!

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**Author:** ![4hooves4me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/4hooves4me/32/996_2.png) [@4hooves4me](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/4hooves4me)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2013, 3:32am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/new-to-group-and-have-a-lot-of-questions/2098/27 "2013-08-04T03:32:24Z")

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Newbie, you are a hero! Teachers are saints…And doing it, in conjunction with PsA, pregnant, and such a positive attitude…Refreshing! Thank you.

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**Author:** ![TEHawk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/tehawk/32/1325_2.png) [@TEHawk](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/TEHawk)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 8:13pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/new-to-group-and-have-a-lot-of-questions/2098/28 "2013-08-06T20:13:47Z")

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Cannot take Lyrica, it makes my feet and ankles swell worse than they ever have. Made me very very miserable. Just thought I would send an update on the Lyrica.  
   
 tntlamb said:

> Ahh, I get it - diabetic neuropathy DUH. Just track it arthalgia is still a possibility.

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