Bad timing for first post? Lol.

I'm newly diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, so probably not the best person to give advice on pain, as currently working my way through different medications (meloxicam/steroids) neither working! But I wanted to say I understand it can be lonely dealing with an auto immune disease. I too feel like a very old person and often family/friends think it's just arthritis get on with it! Not only are you dealing with daily pain but likely a big change in lifestyle too. Personally, I was planning trip to NZ, joined the gym to get fit and going for promotion but now I don't even know if I'll ever work again! Although I'm now making a habit of every day through the blurry vision, extreme pain, brain fog and immobility, telling myself it won't be like this forever. I have to stay hopeful and you should too. Focus your energy on what you can do to help yourself. Research your condition, get informed, exercise for endorphins, read inspiring stories, be compassionate to yourself, respect your body and stay connected with like minded people who understand, like on this forum. Stay hopeful and wishing you a happy Christmas. X

Thank you so much for your reply. I have been looking in to it but my husband says to wait till I have a diagnosis before researching it all. As I said my mum had early onset RA and I do worry for the effect this will have. I have just stopped weekend smoking and cut back on drinking just for general health so that should help. Starting clean eating after Xmas day. And was supposed to start a boot camp on the 6th but can barely move at moment x Wishing you a lovely Xmas time xx

Hi all I’ve had ps for abt 5 yrs, and as soon as run down always got a swollen throat. I’ve also had cold sores since about age 14,(didn’t realise till recently highly likely to have this if have ps. ) I have hrrendous cold sores now with flu symptoms, and on strong daily dose of Aciclovir, but only take paracetamol for aches n pains, too scared to go on meds for ps, I’ve just had a weeks hol abroad and had 5 days of it in bed Ill! Still not confirmed if I have PA, as evidence was an initial finger swollen for abt 6months, but do have osteo-arthritis confirmed. All of that said, I’m a lot better than many I read of here. I can only say that, when I do have an episode like last week, it takes me to very low place, so I really empathise with those much worse than me. I’m still working (I’m a Counsellor), and able

Oops sorry accidentally pressed wrong button! to do most things (I’m 62)

trimfia worked for me