Psoriatic Arthritis...

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Posted Sat 4 Feb 2012 11.46 by Ellie
I have psoratic arthritis and would like to get intouch with other s who may have this condition

Hello, I have psoratic arthriris and would like to hear from any one who has been on Methotrexate injections for this as my consultant says this is the next step for me. ( many other meds have not agreed with me) I would appreciate any thoughts......

Posted Fri 17 Feb 2012 19.17 by Chellywelly80 (edited Fri 15 Nov 2013 14.06 by Chellywelly80)
I have psoriasis effecting my scalp, arms,body and back of legs. I also have Psoriatic arthritis which i later developed after about 8-10 yr

Hi Ellie, I have been on Methotrexate tablets previously for treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis and psoriasis. I have been off it now for about 2 yrs as i wanted to try for a baby. However the next step for me Would have been injections. Even though i haven't tried the injections i have a patient (i'm a nurse) who was unable to tolerate the tablets as for about 6 months she has been on methotrexate injection and every time i speak to her she is getting on brilliantly with them. She was experiencing a lot of nausea and this was making her lifestyle very difficult and since being on the injections has had a new leaf of life since the nausea has gone completely. I hope this helps. All the best Michelle

Posted Mon 12 Mar 2012 09.38 by Mia_Sohma
I have psoriasis all over my body and psoriatic arthritis. I have suffered with it for about ten years now, approximately. I'm making progre

Hello, I was diagnosed with PsA just over 12 months ago, but I've suffered the symptoms for a lot longer. My knee has been swollen for about 7-8 years and I've been on tablets since I was first diagnosed by my rheumatologist. Given that I have one specific joint that gives me most of my trouble (I have three joints that give me trouble at the moment), my doctor wanted to inject it with steroids, but it was covered in a massive patch of plaque psorasis. I spent a few months dilligently treating my psorasis, and my rheumatologist did the injection on Friday (9th March). Because the doctor had to go in an unusual way, it was rather painful, but the whole thing has completely changed my knee!! It doesn't feel as swollen when I walk, it barely hurts at all! I don't know exactly what steroid I was injected with (as I'm currently take methotrexate and leflunomide tablets) but it has been extremely effective. I noticed an improvement when i first started taking the leflunomide (the effectiveness of which seems to have diminished over time), but nothing like I have experienced from having my knee injected. In conclusion, I think that if you can tolerate needles and have no trouble with them, I'd definitely recommend giving the injections a go. Hope my thoughts help. :)

Posted Sat 28 Apr 2012 16.25 by Qinetiq
I am in pieces with this

Needles is not the problem, I have been stabbed so much my veins cannot take it anymore. Huge bruises, ;pain etc Q

Posted Mon 11 Jun 2012 19.53 by Clairebear2410 (edited Tue 31 Mar 2015 04.34 by Broadbent)
Psoriasis of Scalp and Nails Psoriatic Arthritis

Hi all Been diagnosed with PSA for about 2 1/2 years. Previous sufferer of Psoriasis. Im only 27, just wondering if there's any young 'uns out there. Often feel very alone. Disrupts so many aspects of my life. I feel like im 70 not 27 ! xx Claire

Posted Mon 11 Jun 2012 21.28 by michaelswims (edited Thu 21 Aug 2014 18.07 by michaelswims)
Yes

Hi At 48 I don't qualify as a "young un" but can empathise with the felling of loneliness mentioned by Clairebear. I did not suffer with any form of P until about 2 years ago and now have PsA in all my toe and finger joints and sometimes in my knees as well. Personally, the hardest thing for me to get used to was the lack of cure. Once you have accepted that you can start to look for activities that you can do, and then make sure you do them whilst you can. Last year I competed in two triathlons and the great north swim. It is unlikely that I will repeat that as running is difficult and cycling is likely to be next off my list. But I can still swim and am training for long distance events which have limited affects on my joints. Don't get me wrong, I am not some happy clappy, life is what you make it type, sometimes my black dog is well and truly at home and it is difficult for me and my family but acceptance (once you have exhausted all options) is part of the journey and can help us focus on our opportunities

Posted Tue 19 Jun 2012 08.41 by Mike P
Reasonably mild at present. Mainly affecting elbows, calves and forearms

I was diagnosed with Psoriasis a year ago. Last month Psoratic Arthritis was confirmed in my knees and the little finger of my right hand. So far it is not too bad (although it does get sore from time to time) My Doc has told to take Ibuprofen for now but if it gets worse (or spreads) she will think again. I am taking the view that there are worse things that I could have had which I suppose is positive but my long term fear is for my job. I work as a dog trainer and volunteer at a wolf centre. I love both jobs but fear that if my knees get really bad I will have to give them up.

Posted Sun 22 Jul 2012 12.21 by maryday9 (edited Mon 10 Mar 2014 12.48 by Kito619)
i have psoritic arthritas ,i have psoriasis in my hands , my scalp stomach and genital area's . i am driven mad with the itching and embarre

Psoratic Arthritas ! its a real pain literally ,i was taking Methotrexate tabs ,i progressed to injections all this at the age of 44 ,i am now 56 and as we all know it gets no better ,i took myself off the methotrexate an d i am seeing a new rheumatoligist ecuse the spelling ,i hope to be given a treatment less toxic than methotrexate . at the moment all i am taking pain killers i am as stiff and sore as i can ever remember being since i was first diagnosed . .

Posted Sun 22 Jul 2012 12.23 by maryday9 (edited Mon 4 Nov 2013 14.57 by Kito619)
i have psoritic arthritas ,i have psoriasis in my hands , my scalp stomach and genital area's . i am driven mad with the itching and embarre

MIKE P The idea your docter told you to use ibuprofen , i wish he could feel what we feel .you need to see a good consultant get another opinion

Posted Wed 8 Aug 2012 16.30 by MAGPIELASS
It has been a blight on my life for over 40yrs

I too can not tolerate the medication. I have tried all sorts, but not the injections. I have just had a left knee replacement due to to PSA. I may mention injections when I see consultant next month.

Posted Sun 23 Sep 2012 20.42 by Ramrod
Psoriasis: body & facial Psoriatic arthritis: toes, knees, wrists & fingers

Replying to a post above.....Ibuprofen is a non steroidal anti inflammatory. This class of drugs might cause joint cartilage damage if used for joint inflammation for more than 4 or 5(ish) days (iirc-look it up yourselves). Use with caution......

Posted Tue 23 Oct 2012 15.18 by giggleberry (edited Tue 11 Mar 2014 19.16 by cnmoores)
mild skin disease and psoriatic arthritis

Hi, This is actually a reply to clairebear. I am 28 and finding it really hard too. Particularly the morning stiffness and the fatigue. The worse bit is some days I feel like I just don't have the energy to go to work let alone having a social life. How do other people cope with the fatigue?

Posted Wed 28 Nov 2012 20.58 by vickylondon (edited Tue 11 Mar 2014 19.15 by PCT )
I have had psoriatic arthritis and other types of arthritis from the age of 2.

Hi, I have been on and off methotrexate since I was 2 years old. I am now 21 and have chosen to come off it as it has interfered with my life far too much. I've been on the liquid form (when I was a toddler), then the injection (when I was around 7), I tried the pills when I was 13 but ended up throwing them up for some reason so at 15 I was injecting myself every week. This for me was difficult as I got very concerned about the actual procedure and doing it wrong and I suffered from anxiety attacks. The last time I was on it, when I was 18, I suffered terribly from nausea, fatigue and stomach problems. It came at the worst time as I was doing my exams and looking to move to university. I chose to come off it in order to live a more normal life whilst away from home. I do still suffer badly from my arthritis symptoms and fatigue on and off which does get in the way occasionally. I try not to let it get in the way of things. I am currently on hydroxychloroquine which is much milder than the methotrexate with far few unpleasant side effects. After having a lot of experience with this drug, some good and some bad, I hope my experiences can help you make your decision. I definitely think it is something that needs a lot of thought though. Vicky

Posted Fri 7 Dec 2012 19.45 by Clairebear2410
Psoriasis of Scalp and Nails Psoriatic Arthritis

Hi all Would be good to get in touch giggleberry. Talk to someone in the same boat! My email is clairebrennan18@hotmail.com To those considering methotreate i've had both the tablets and injection. Like a few on here the tablets made me really sick... vomiting and the injections made me feel nauseas. Bur it did work. In the end i did have to stop taking it because i had so many bad side effects... my liver function kept going amongst other vile side effects. it just wasn't for me! But it can be great for some. Unfortunately its a matter of trial and error as to what drugs suit you! Claire xx

Posted Sat 15 Dec 2012 12.51 by jojo36 (edited Mon 12 Aug 2013 21.33 by kerry21)
I have had psoriasis since I was 15 but in July this year I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and havn't really been coping with it ver

Hi all I was diagnosed with PsA in july this year and they put me straight on Methotrexate tablets I'm on a low dose at the moment and they want me to build it up but I'm constantly sleeping and tried all the time, does anyone know if this could be off the tablets, I have done loads of research about PsA today as I was still trying to get my head around the fact I have it, at the moment I have to take 14-17 tablets a night to cope with the pain, I also have depression and cant seem to get motivated any got any suggestions

Posted Thu 24 Jan 2013 21.53 by mark1974
Just be told that i have psoriasis i don't ready know how i feel about right now.

I've just been told that i've got psoratic arthrirs my consultant has started me on Methotrexate.So far i've got arthriris in my hands feet (toes) and right knee.

Posted Fri 5 Apr 2013 23.46 by Circlecaster
Had it since I was 3 years old. Have it constantly on my elbows and knees but do get terrible flare-ups now and again on my face, body and s

Hi Ellie. I'm 31 and have psoratic arthritis in my knees. They ache terribly esp during winter or damp weather and my knees swell up terribly. My gp tells me to take paracetemol for the symptoms!!

Posted Wed 23 Oct 2013 22.32 by theunfamousfly

Hi I see this querie was posted some time ago but in case it helps someone: Been on Injectable MTX about 3 months, after a year on 20mgs per week by tablets. I get this for PsA. ( Also on Sulfasalazine). MTX tabs initially were mildly unpleasant, but the s/e's seemed to fade until the dose increased on my way to the target dose and would worsen and then slacken off. The main side effect was that I find it impossible to sleep after taking the tabs. After about 6 months I found I was sleeping slightly better, but then gradually the nausea got worse to the extent Ionly had to think of the MTX tablets to feel sick. In my head I know but I couldn't help it. ( I am told this is not uncommon). I mentioned it to my rheumy and he advised I try injections which I started at the back end of the Summer. I still get a weird feeling after the injection, maybe about 1 hour or so post, and have real problems sleeping still, but the nausea while I would hesitate to say its gone away, is much less severe. Though I do find now that where even the colour of the tabs made me squiffy, now its the smell of the alcohol wipes seems to get to me! Bizarre. As far as the efficacy of the drug, I have seen no improvement / levelling off in my PsA thats lasted more than a week or two while on this or any of the other drugs but my very mild Ps has totally vanished since being on MTX. Even one particularly stubborn patch on my back. I would recommend giving the MTX injections a try, ( especially if the drug works for you, but its just the side effects that are the issue). You inject yourself in the abdomen and to be honest I barely feel it. The thought of doing it is worse than the actual act itself! None of the other tablets ( and I have been taking up to 100 pills a week of different sorts) bother me particularly the way MTX does.

Posted Mon 2 Dec 2013 20.50 by Amandine
Plaque Psoriasis since childhood, now nail psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, eye problems, the full monty really!

I was diagnosed with PsA 5 years ago having previously been incorrectly treated for tendonitis for 2 years. I was told to take Ibuprofen. It took me 4 years of battling to get put onto Naproxen and co-dydramol, but even that now isn't enough and I know I already have joint damage. It seems treatment across the country is widely varying and it is a great concern that your quality of life comes down to lack of the draw. I am 39 yet pad around like a 60 year old. My mum can run up and down stairs but I have to pull myself up one at a time and come down the same way.

Posted Wed 26 Feb 2014 03.11 by martinlest

Just to say Sulfasalazine worked brilliantly for me. It stopped any further deterioration in the PsA and after 2 years or so my consultant suggested I stop taking it. That was five years ago and I have had only minor and occasional joint pain since.
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