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Urethra inflammation - psoriatic arthritis?

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skyepuppy
skyepuppy

I have psoriatic arthritis and have had some really strange flair ups in the past. Joint pain flares include shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers, jaw, lower back, knees, and feet. My shoulders, feet and hands are usually the worst. I've gone through more than my fair share of the skin problems too. I'm a 25 year old female. I recently went in for what I thought might be a uti. Urine test came back negative but my urine was also really dilute from pounding the fluids. I was put on 3 days of antibiotics anyways. Its been 4 days and it's gotten worse. It hurts so much when I pee, and every little flap and fold down there hurts like you wouldn't beleive. Sorry for being so graphic. I have no irregular vagina discharge. It's just my urethra amd everything surrounding it. It's so awful. I'm obviously going to go back to my doctor on Monday, but I just wanted to know if anyone with psoriatic arthritis has ever experienced a flair up in that area. I've read a few articles that sounded like that was possible, but they weren't very clear. Could that area possably be inflamed because of my auto immune disease? Stress usually plays a big factor in my flair ups, and I'm under the most stress I have ever been right now. It very well might be just as aggressive uti that needs a stronger round of antibiotics. But I was just curious if it's possibly related to something else. Thanks for any help, insight or personal experiences. All is appreciated.

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  • steve43628
    steve43628 skyepuppy

    Posted

    Poor you! and some.One thing I've found that has helped me not getting infections is 'oregano oil' capsules.It's a natural anti-biotic so unlike anti-biotics they don't wipe out the flora and fawner in the stomach,which wipes out your imune system out,leading to a vicious cycle.You're so right with the stress side making everything worse.Hopefully the oregano oil can help you.I get it online from the well known company beginning with E,..

  • gerry35656
    gerry35656 skyepuppy

    Posted

    Hi,

    Sorry to hear about your problems & in particular down below... I hesitated replying as I naturally don't have any experience of painful folds & flaps but I've always found cold water helps a lot in reducing both pain & inflammations, so until you can see your GP tomorrow, why not try a Sitz bath for at least 20 minutes every hour or so; if you don't have a tub, a cold pack (or bag of frozen peas) wrapped in a tea towel & applied to the painful area for about as long will be better than nothing...

    Good luck!

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitz_bath

  • lisalisatheone
    lisalisatheone skyepuppy

    Posted

    I can tell you that I have a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis as well and many of your symptoms are my symptoms.  However, the extent of my urinary issues does not include every fold and flap but just the burning and urgency of needing to pee.  I’ve had my share of utis and this hasn’t accounted for the recent urinary symptoms and I have read that interstitial cystitis can be inflammatory and you may want to mention that to your doctor.  Also, get tested and checked out by a gynocolonist as it could be related to other things would be my advice.
  • robert271163
    robert271163 skyepuppy

    Posted

    Hi Skypuppy

    Sorry to hear about your uncomfortable condition what other meds are you on to control the psoriatic arthritis? Could this be a side effect of your meds? I am aware that the meds for psa lower our immune system so that wont help. Are you in the uk? I ask because the meds available in the uk are different to other countries.

    Stress is not goid with this condition as it can also cause flair ups.

    I hope you get some relief soon

  • Okapis
    Okapis skyepuppy

    Posted

    Ooo nasty! Suggest you ring your rheumotology nurse and ask. Three days of antibiotics seems too few if it has not cleared up anyway.

    What do you take for the PsA? DMARDS such as methotrexate or an injectable biologic therapy. Do you also take anti inflammatories? Not clear whether this an infection with inflammation or inflammation on its own. Where do you live and whens your next consultant appointment?

    Inflammation in the jaw is nasty. Had to change my injectable drug to Cimzia..swollen face, ear ache, grinding teeth as I tried to find some place to rest them together, pain eating ugh!

  • Okapis
    Okapis skyepuppy

    Posted

    Just had a quick search on the subject. I know that Vitamin D deficiency is a problem in those with PsA. UTI's can be helped with Vitamin D so you may have a vitamin d deficiency due to PsA which is making you prone to UTI's. Something to discuss with your specialist. I'm on long term Vitamin D - Fultium - a bright blue capsule.

    I'm always outside so its frustrating to be vit d deficient! In the short term though maybe back to GP for longer course of ABs?

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