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Newbie with increasing symptoms

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elliejay
elliejay

I was diagnosed with PA about 8 years ago afer suffering swollen joints on and off for about 4 years prior to that with no symptoms of psoriasis.I then had an occurence of nail pitting which gave me a diagnosis. I have tried all meds but without success. Recently I have had yttrium injections to my knees which has stopped the swelling but now I am no longer having regular steroid injections I have started with lots of other issues. Some skin psoriasis, especially in my groin area, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendinitis, swolllen eyelids and fatigue. I am waiting to see my consultant again but would be interested to hear from anyone with a similar history of PA first and experience of any medication that has worked.

Thank you

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  • sylvester13
    sylvester13 elliejay

    Posted

    Hi Elliejay

    Im sorry I cant help with medication as I havent been put on any.  I had psoriasis briefly on elbows in my 20's (nothing since) and then in my 50's started suffering joint pains it was only when I complained to the consultant about achilles tendonitis that they asked me about any history of psoriasis and this they said explained the odd blood results they had been getting - up until then they had been treating me for osteo arthritis.  Once the diagnosis was made I was discharged and told to go back if I needed any further injections in my knees.  Since then I have developed further symtoms in shoulders, hands and also plantar fascitis as well as both knees and recently hips. Walking is becoming increasingly difficult -  I havent gone back - but reading this forum wonder if I should.

    • elliejay
      elliejay sylvester13

      Posted

      Definitely should return. I'm surprised you haven't already had a diagnosis of PA. Good luck, I hope they find some meds to help 
  • justinh
    justinh elliejay

    Posted

    Hi Elliejay, I have had PA since ~ 2002.  I tried approximatley 8 different meds which did not work well.  Finally I tried Enbrel which is an injectible biologic.  It is super expensive but worked completely for me.

     

    • elliejay
      elliejay justinh

      Posted

      Thanks Justin. I have been offered the chance of biologics but have resisted because I haven't thought things were bad enough until now. Also concerned about giving injection and possible side effects
    • justinh
      justinh elliejay

      Posted

      The list of possible side effects is rather long, though I have not experienced any of them after ~7 years. Giving the injection is easy after the first few. Mine is once per week.
    • elliejay
      elliejay justinh

      Posted

      Thank you for the information. I will certainly consider biologics. I'm going to try myofascial treatment first.
    • elliejay
      elliejay justinh

      Posted

      Update after seeing my consultant. They have offered Enbrel and I'm currently undergoing all the screening tests to see if I qualify. Having put it off for so long I now hope that I do get Enbrel.
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