Since April I get into dibilitating pain, I had no idea what it was, the previous 2 years I had a major family battle regarding my dad helping him fight my sister’s, it was very trumatic for me, he has since died but I have them contesting his will and that’s when this started.
Sounds kind of like what happened to me. My father in law died of cancer, my daughter got married at my house and my son graduated from high school all within three weeks of each other. It was a very stressful time in my life as you know, with sisters that are contesting you. That is when I first really started to have skin issues and suffer the severe migraines that I get almost daily.
Hang in there kiddo and come here often .... that's what we are all here for!!! :) XXXX
Hi Hope, Definitely. Many do not have Psoriasis symptoms but end up with PsA. One of those many things that makes PsA tricky. Issues with the nails is common. I believe the nails is a sign of Psoriasis.
I'm glad to hear things are better now.
Right before I fell asleep last night I was looking at my phone and my vision started going, that’s a migraine, so I closed my eyes and went to sleep.
Michael loans her body to medical students learning how to find the P. Most don't.............
Do yours look like any of these
The wonderful thing is that the meds used to treat the PsA also treat Psoriais. I have little to no problems with my skin now when once I was a mess. I get one tiny patch in the winter and it never gets worse in appearance than a pencil eraser sized patch of dry skin. Don’t worry to much about the things to come. Focus on getting the disease under control for now. 
Hope said:
Wow, so I could end up with skin problems then.
It’s been years since I have been completely clear. I gave up on the idea. However, Stelara has my PsA score less than 5! Just a little note, psoriasis can hide in many places. I have it in my throat and in my ear canals. It took approximately 20 years for my inverse to be diagnosed. The amount and location of psoriasis doesn’t necessarily correlate with PsA. That means your bones can ache and their may be no sign of psoriasis.
This is my story, too. Last week when I asked my dermatologist if I should expect psoriasis to show up at some point in the future, she told me that the methotrexate and sulindac that I take for the PsA would, hopefully, keep it at bay because they are used to treat it, also. I'm hopeful, since I've had PsA for at least 10-15 years but was only correctly diagnosed nine months ago, that the probability of psoriasis appearing at this point is slim. I guess I'm just a member of the "elite" 15% of those who receive the PsA gene, but (maybe) not the psoriasis one. I have enough other health issues to go around, so I'm hoping not to have to add psoriasis to the list! But if I do, I believe that God will give me the grace I need to deal with it. Best wishes to all!
Thanks Swede54, from one who does have the psoriasis. I appreciate your best wishes and I pray that you never have to experience the psoriasis part. Everything else is bad enough when you have other health issues as well. :) may you be blessed today with sunshine wherever you are.
What I’m afraid of is that there are no markers present in my blood work yet, my toes look awful and I’m only functioning because of the predizone, but when my script runs out, I don’t know what I will do.
The methotrexate has cleared the psoriasis on my hands and feet.
Hope, it's not uncommon for your blood work to remain normal. Mine has been normal for most of the years I have had PSA. It's ironic because yesterday I received a call from our clinic, the nurse said my CRP had elevated a fair bit and it has been normal for months now. She asked if I had stopped or changed treatment? Nothing has changed, in fact I was just getting over a flare in my right hip when I had my blood work done and was also adding Celebrex to take down the inflammation. I have had my blood work done before while having a big flare, but no changes in my CRP levels.
The Psoriasis seems like a never ending battle today is my MTX day I am praying to start seeing relief soon!! I am up to 5 pills this is my 4th week and I am still stiff and achy!! Praying for relief blessing ! />
crazylady said:
Thanks Swede54, from one who does have the psoriasis. I appreciate your best wishes and I pray that you never have to experience the psoriasis part. Everything else is bad enough when you have other health issues as well.
I found my psoriasis was almost cleared up by the 3rd month of MTX. I am 7 months on MTX (25mg injections) and 4x sulfa pills daily and longer show any signs. As far as body aches....still have them along with flares. I hope to switch to a biologic at the end of this month.
Adirondack life said:
The Psoriasis seems like a never ending battle today is my MTX day I am praying to start seeing relief soon!! I am up to 5 pills this is my 4th week and I am still stiff and achy!! Praying for relief blessing ! />
crazylady said:Thanks Swede54, from one who does have the psoriasis. I appreciate your best wishes and I pray that you never have to experience the psoriasis part. Everything else is bad enough when you have other health issues as well. :) may you be blessed today with sunshine wherever you are.
Hi I’ve has arthiritis since being little but never has the psoriasis for years now I get little spots on my knees and elbows always thought it was dry skin but was told by rheumy is was psoriasis x
Shout out today to all who are having a bad day especially you, Adirondack Life, sounds like you are in a living hell today. My prayers to you. Also to you Catherine. It's no fun to hear something new is going on when you go to your appointment.
I am feeling the same way, the snow just started to fall about an hour ago, but my hands and hips have been on fire since about six a.m. today. I have had a migraine for several hours so feel kind of like a slug.......of course that is more likely the steroid injection starting to wear off after a month. I am starting to notice the little itches and dry spots here and there again as the sunshine diminishes with the season. I hope to avoid the plaques if possible this winter. Can't wait to see what the reumy does next month as far as meds are concerned... I have been waiting since July for more than stop gap help with the other issues as well.... gotta love insurance companies :[
So.... to get back to you Hope, I understand your concerns and I share them as well. Waiting is so very difficult when you are in pain and fearful. We are all here for you, wishing you well every step of the way.XXXXX
Thank you
I've barely had any skin conditions and yet I have the arthritis real bad. I have had joint problems since i was 10yrs old. It was labeled joint problems back then. It was only diagnosed 4 yrs ago. So over 30yrs of my life its been labeled joint problem because it didnt show up as arthritis. I've been told its uncommon but it does happen. I know what you going through its the not knowing if they finally know what it is. If there is finally a way to stop the pain and ease the problem.
Anyway I wish you well
Ellie
So, my prednisone is up yesterday and the doctor refilled my prescription for 30 days. How long can you stay on this?
Many doctors argue about the time frame of prednisone. I have heard of people being on a low dose for over a year.
What is prednisone?