The hardest Part about having PSA is plain and simple, getting a diagnosis! My first rheumatologist was a nightmare! Keep going when you know you have it! The nails, tendon problems, and skin Psoriasis are red flags, and Fatigue the worst. keep moving as much as you can, blessing to all you who are sufferings, talk to other who have it!
I was just diagnosed with PsA a few months ago but have likely had it for decades. No medical professionals ever said to me that even though I had extremely mild psoriasis I could still have PsA. Especially when you consider that my mom has severe plaque psoriasis. I have decades of damage most prominently in my spine. If you even think you MIGHT have it, go see a rheumatologist. Don't wait.
I just had the same thing, though luckily it's probably only been going on for 15-20 years. I'm 36 and saw a dermatologist and she took one look at my nail-pitting and sent me straight to a rheumatologist. Extremely frustrated and disappointed no one had ever suggested despite my long and serious family history. This is after several trips to my PCP, an Orthopedic, and physical therapy for my back
@@elsaeufemiabermudes3513 please advise what Rx that really helps. Also what over the counter or acupuncture to try. Did the rheumatologist understand the pain and flare ups ❓❓❓❓❓‼️‼️‼️❓❓‼️‼️
@@alisalavine1052 I’m going on the 25th to see the rheumatologist, but very much afraid they will try to deny I have it. I’m not a hypochondriac. I’m just sick of being in pain. I’ve been to PT several times and every time I turn around it’s another body part that it affected. Already had my knee drained and a cortisone shot and that knee is acting up again, along with tendinitis in the opposite ankle. It’s getting harder and harder to walk. Especially difficult when you have a job that requires you to walk around.
I have many symptoms. Four years ago I tried to see a rhumagologist and was basically ignored by the health system. I will try again. Thank you so much, doctor for this valuable information.
@@carolmerlini9971 it took me 3 years to get in to a rheumatologist with a referral. Finally got a diagnosis after 10 years. But I was mostly gaslighted during that time. Try again.
You sound like a very knowledgeable and pleasant person. I was diagnosed with Legg-Calves Perthes diseas when I was 6. I've dealt with pain my whole life, but right before I turned 30, I felt a drastic, severe change in mobility. I saw a rheumatologist who saw the psoriasis covering my legs and face and he diagnosed me with psoriatic arthritis. It really is painfully immobilizing, ad I thank you for offering clarity.
Thank you very much for your information about PA. You speak slowly and I understand everything you say. Very useful for my case as I suffer some years now of PA.
Omg. I can't believe this. I've been through so much and nobody pieced this together. I've had spine surgeries and complained of every single symptom. I've seen so many specialists including an immunologist that diagnosed me with a contact allergy to textiles and dyes. I have mentioned rashes. Been given prescriptions for steroids and eye drops and had colonoscopy and told them my father and sister have psoriasis and 4 surgeries later it's ME demanding referrals to rheumatology and dermatology. I'm so disillusioned by doctors that are only guessing at my revolving symptoms I could just scream. This is it. I can feel it in my soul that this is the reason I feel like I'm dying all the time
My Grandfather, an eye surgeon. Told me don't have surgery,keep going to different Dr's until you get the answers you feel are most likely true. Sage advise. Taken me 10 yrs + I feel your pain. God bless you. ❤
I was just getting ready to have either surgery on my back for a bad disc or I was going to get something called a vertiflex implant. Now after hearing that PA can cause bad back pain I’m wondering if I need either of those.
@@Lannie74 I had a couple surgeries on my spine at age 34. The surgeons and spine doctor and neurologist all assumed it was due to the job I was working. My spine deteriorated to the point that discs had ruptured and effaced the cord and I had calcification and osteophyte formation. About 8 years after the surgeries, I was still having tons of pain, inflammation and ongoing symptoms. Then my neurosurgeon suggested we do a spinal cord stimulator, which would be permanently inserted and I would be required to wear a pump. At the time I asked him if these issues and pain could be due to some form of arthritis.... and he said no. It was likely nerve pain. The recommendation for an implant - was given just 3 weeks before I had a consult with the rheumatologist. I saw the rheumatologist shortly after writing this comment. The Rheumatologist saw what every other doctor refused to acknowledge or dismissed. Told me to hold off on getting a spinal cord implant and let them try a few things first because they recognized the pattern of symptoms and the spine issues. They ordered a ton of new images, more blood work and have diagnosed me under the umbrella of Spondlyoarthropathy. Ankylosing Spondylitis with psoriatic arthritis. I was put on a biologic medication. First Humira but I had allergic reactions at the site of the injection... But the med was still helping other problems (including all the spine pain), so they switched me to a different med called RinVoq. And guess what.... The pain around my neck/spine and hips is So much better as well as my feeling super sick, the gastro problems, skin issues etc ... I've now learned that the inflammatory nature of this problem was creating severe Enthesitis and the surgery set off a massive chain of inflammation markers. The inflammation was creating a lot of discomfort that my spine surgeons had dismissed as nerve pain. They didn't seem to grasp what early onset inflammatory arthritis or disease looked like. I took all of the symptoms I was dealing with and wrote them down in a bullet point format and handed it to the rheumatologist. And they figured it out. They saw the pattern of what many other doctors dismissed. You may start to understand that spine surgery if it's necessary .... Is going to stop or prevent any serious damage to nerves or the cord.... But there may be something underlying the spine issues that are causing all the revolving and transient symptoms. I needed the spine surgery because my spinal cord was being damaged.... But I still had this inflammatory disease at the root of my problems. Healthy people don't usually need spine surgery in their 30's. There's a reason for the degeneration. Don't give up. Keep reading and asking questions. Nobody else will care about you feeling better - than the way you do. You are your own best advocate. 🫶🏻
Thank doctor I have osteoporosis Osteo pain osteoarthritis, but I’ve been seeing a nice doctor here in California. Her name is Mr. Mia Carson. She’s very good doctor and nothing doing well since I see her but I need to learn more about my health. Thank you God bless you.
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I think I have this, I have rashes on the scalp and have had bouts of blurry vision plus my feet always hurt and at the moment I am literally laying down in pain with a swollen foot I can't walk on.
I was diagnosed with psoriatic Arthritis when I was 31. 42 now, and I take sulfasaline everyday and copius amounts of co codamol 30/500s periodically. Must say my 30s were spent throwing up due to sulfasaline and gaining/ losing weight like a yoyo. Anyhow.. I'm good now, I've learnt to cope and deal with it. Much love to all you folks in the same boat.
@gucci9566 I got over feeling sorry for myself and carefully watched what I ate. Fish body oil helped, and I ate little, but often, I also found the Mediterranean diet helped. I eat plenty of fish in my diet and less processed crap. Also, I'm a joiner/carpenter, which keeps me very active. I work at a steady rate and be careful lifting or carrying excess weight when a flare-up arrives. Also, my body got better dealing with sulfasaline over time. It's a horrible drug, but it definitely keeps things quite arthritc wise. The only downside is that the infections and colds, etc, take longer to go away. Also, it is a good, healthy perspective, knowing there are others far worse.
@Waseem-ww7uu PSA affects my big joints, such as my hips, lower spine ankles, and occasionally my hands. Also, my eyes, finger, and toe nails. It's amazing how it works.. no rhyme nor reason.
Thanks for this video. I was diagnosed to have a late onset Atopic dermatitis by a derma friend, but before that had unexplained rashes, unilateral DIP joint pain and stiffness during cold season, now the other signs of nail pitting, scaling gut problems and unilateral SIJ back pain. Seems now the whole spectrum....😢
I would like to know where you practice. I’m 43 and just started with thumb numbing and have had nail pits for years. I have had the snap sound in my feet while walking since I was about 9. I am now just barely able to put on work boots because of the pain. Thank goodness I stumbled on your video
I have had PsA for approx. 4 years in my right SI joint. The best thing I have found for pain is CBD/THC. I take one gummy in the morning (7.5mg CBD/7.5mg THC) and another in the evening. Anti-inflammatory, pain and muscle relaxing meds do not work and make me feel terrible. I am no longer under the care of a doctor due to $. Along with the CBD/THC I walk 2 miles per day. This is how I keep functioning.
@@Lannie74 At first I did not know it was in my SI joint because the pain was radiating into my groin and down the inside of my leg. When I had an xray it showed arthritis in my SI joint. The pain associated with the SI joint shows up differently than when you have sciatica, which radiates down the back of your leg.
If you’re at the hospital at 3am and the lone doctor in the building just can’t fathom how you could be in so much pain and desperately asking for pain meds, only to be denied and bullied into being quiet?.. Sure sign you might have psoriatic arthritis..
Wow. Thank you for this video. I'm currently under advanced muskle skeletal and dermatology. Referred to Rheumatology now. Hands xrayed, 2x bursitis in my elbow. Had a sonogram days ago as painful and have a bursitis also in my shoulder. Have psoriasis but been treated for eczema for 40 yrs until I saw a Professor if dermatology. I feel very let down from my Drs,health centre over the years. Marol 200mg twice daily Been on these yrs. Its taken 40 yrs of constant pain and skin troubles, Raynauds, toes and fingers like thick sausages for the Dr's to take it seriously and actually referrer myself. England/Uk here. Feel so let down. Always tired and never knew this could be related. Thanks again x
How to spot treat psoriasis nail? I already use methrotaxate once a week. Nail damage started 2 years after beginning treatment. Thanks for your very informative video.
My uncle struggled with Psoriatic Arthritis for years, enduring pain and discomfort. Thanks to Ayurveda, he found complete relief. The holistic approach not only alleviated his symptoms but also improved his overall well-being. We’re grateful for this natural healing path that restored his quality of life and brought him joy again!
Yes I was diagnosed 10 years ago all I've done is battle with the insurance company. And doctors to get what I need. I've been going untreated more than not. Lost jobs because I have so much pain I simply can't do what I used to.
Another way to diagnose people with PSA,is to look at he patients finger nails.If there is verticle lines in the their finger nails this is one indication to look for, that's how the diagnosed me.
Hello Po doc!!!arthritis psoriasis cguro Yung sakit ko kc lahat Po Ng symptoms nasabi mo na Po...tsaka lagi pong umaatake Yung joints pain ko sa mga tendon sa kamay at paa,at mayron na Rin ako ngsswell na purple sa aking mga paa,3 yrs ko na Po ito iniinda,ano Po Ang lunas neto..maraming salamat Po doc!
It sounds like you're dealing with some challenging symptoms. It's always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional to get the right advice and treatment.
I suffer from psoriatic spondylitis The greatest impact and pain is in the sacroiliac joint, neck, mid-back, tendons, ligaments, plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, and Kervain tendon. The disease caused chronic, non-specific enteritis and terrible pain I started using Simponi and it yielded no results for me My doctor discussed switching to Stelara or something else, but I've seen many reports of Stelara not working in psoriatic arthritis. Of the axial type, the spinal column and the iliac joint Does Stelara work for tendinitis, spine, iliopsoas joint, and bowel syndrome?
What is so maddening for me is... I had so many obvious early symptoms but not 1of the Dr's I saw caught it. I've suffered for yrs. Now I have irreparable damage. 😢
PsA sucks. Currently taking Fish Oil DHA/EPA which is 3-4 capsules twice daily. Recently added Tumeric (Curcumin). My second bad flare in 20 years. Sulfasalizine gave me a rash.
Hello doc my husband is diagnose of psoriatic arthritis disease he suffer the joint pain everyday fingers and joint deform doc pls can u give what medicine or vitamins to take? Thank you!
i started having a pain in my left wrist joint, i need to get skyrisi injection again because it's been over a year already, but I'm abroad. i will not pay full price.
Doc magandang umaga po nag pa check up na ako colchisin febocxustat frednison un ang renisita sà akin wla pa rin pagbabago ano pwde gamot mk lakad lng ako
Hello doctor. I was suffering from joint pains that include knees, wrist, fingers, neck and ankles. Also i have skin issues. I went to dermotologist and he confirmed it is not psoriasis. I consulted rhemutologist he ordered lot of blood tests my esr is 3 crp is 1.6 hal 27 is negative ccp antibody is 2.6 rf is 7 and uric acid is 5.9 . He said all looks normal then he asked me to go through xray of hands and kness all came normal then he ask me for ct scan of spine and that is also came normal and my ultrasound for all joints came as normal. After all the tests came normal now he said it is fibromylgia. How can i get rid of joint pains please suggest.
I have tendinitis in my plantar fasciitis and in my Achilles tendon. I also have a CRP of 18, but other than that i don't have any other symptoms. My feet have been hurting for just over a year and getting worse. I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis but feel the diagnosis might be wrong. Can i have it with just those symptoms? Thank you.
Your CRP is through the roof, though any inflammatory or infectious disease could cause that. You might want to get checked for gout via plasma uric acid levels. Gout can flare any joints, fascia, tendons, especially if they have been injured in the past. As for conservative management: - aggressive icing is good. don't use a commercial ice pack. use crushed ice wrapped in two layers of tea towel, and leave it on for 1 hour each time. 5-8x a day is often necessary if pain is severe. - hydrate adequately. you need to keep the inflammatory products being flushed from the tissue. - rest from walking/running/standing. cut it as much as practical - reduce your food intake. When you are on a Calorie deficit, you have less inflammation. - do not eat sugary or fatty things, nor animal produce. These all stir inflammation. No matter which form of arthritis or inflammation you have, the above will help.
I had plantar fasciitis for about 4 years as well as sciatica/ lower back pain. Nothing worked. Eventually I had an outbreak of a rash all over my scalp that never went away. This led to a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, after blood work. (CRP 27, SRW 36, as well as presence of a gene for PA). Got prescribed a TNF blocker. Less than 24 hours after the injection my arthritis was better. In about 2 months the rash went away. My CRP is less than 1 since my last blood work and SRW is 2.
@graypj I'm sorry you went through that, but I'm glad you found a medication that worked. I'm scared of the medications. I always have reactions to everything! Dmards scare me. I'm going for a second opinion in about a week. Meanwhile, I've been doing most of what was written above, but I'm not getting relief. I'm starting to think the diagnosis is right and might have to bite the bullet and take the meds 😢. Thanks for replying, and I'm glad you're better. :)
Doc. totoo po bang meron rin psoriasis sa loob ng katawan? Like sa bituka or intern organs ng tao? Sabi po kse ng mga doctor meron daw gnun kaya need imonitor ang anak ko 1yr and 6months po sya
If I'm suffering from enthesitis and spondylitis and I have bad gastrointestinal reaction with anti inflammatories because they cause ulcers, what can I take for the pain ? Do I need a biologic because the enthesitis is crazy
I am struggling with this disease, around 13 years. And ever feel any joint pain, before last 3 months. My body's left side- arm, elbow feeling pain . Plz need suggestions.
Question: I have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, but I get days where I have almost every joint in my body that is inflammed and I am completely exhausted. I literally have to sleep for hours. Other days I just have back pain, but I can function. I have dry, cracked skin on my hands in the winter, but it goes away in the spring. I am being treated with Simponi right now, but its not working. Is it possible my symptoms are caused by something else?
I am at a loss as to what is going on with me or what to do! I thought for sure I had rheumatoid arthritis but now I’m wondering if I have psoriatic arthritis because I have had a scaly rash in my scalp and since I’ve had a flare of something the rash in the scalp went away. I have horrible low back pain on the right side. My knees hurt and are swollen so bad I can barely walk. Then my wrist started hurting so bad I couldn’t open a medicine bottle. I also got a skin irritation/ rash above my lip. All I know is I need help and can’t continue to suffer like this! I’ve been having trouble walking now for about 1 month because my knees hurt so bad. If anyone can offer any advice I would greatly appreciate it!
@@rheumatologistoncall I might contact your office to schedule an appointment. I really need some answers and get treated so I hopefully wouldn’t get so sick like I’ve been this time. Now my pinky finger is weird like it feels weird
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Doctor am in juba i have the pain all the joints the feets my body is just making noise it's now 2 Years i could ask my self what am suffering from, i have taken drugs but no response, so what i did i was on u tube i sow u explaining about arthritis, i got all the signs and symptoms i have are the same as that one of arthritis so i hard no medicine am taking but when i stoped eating red meat, taking sugar, bread, milk, Cooking oil as u said it's the little relief i have then making exercises if i don't i can be very tired, now Last month i went to the hospital to test arthritis but they didn't get anything in the blood so this time mam am just on exercise and stopping those foods so what should i do doctor what am i suffering from exactly and which type of arthritis is this i don't know even where to start from help me pliz. Thank you.
Se poate ca un virus sa fie "prins/blocat" in genunchi cumva? Sunt racita/gripata si in acelasi timp ma doare genunchiul artritic foarte tare. La orice miscare, cand il intind, cand umblu ma doare mai tare. E doar la genunchiul stang. Puteti sa-mi dati un oarecare remediu sau sfat pentru ameliorarea dureri? Este a II oara cand se intampla asaceva. Daca ma puteti ajuta, va rog. Multumesc.
Thick toenails, elbows, knees, but for the past few days...scarlet bright red under my boobs, and my itchy scalp is losing a handful of hair every day...the pharmacist told me to buy antifungal foot cream...I just bought it and left...I do not know where to put it??????? I am miserable!!!
I'm uninsured, so I'm guessing I have this. My fingernails have the ridges pictured on RUclips. Not a lot of aches really, but some. Can't afford doctors so I gotta be my own doctor.
Thank you for sharing your situation with us. It's unfortunate that you don't have access to healthcare, but I admire your determination to take care of yourself.
The hardest Part about having PSA is plain and simple, getting a diagnosis! My first rheumatologist was a nightmare! Keep going when you know you have it! The nails, tendon problems, and skin Psoriasis are red flags, and Fatigue the worst. keep moving as much as you can, blessing to all you who are sufferings, talk to other who have it!
Agreed!!!
It is the hardest to diagnosed for someone that is not well trained!
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I was just diagnosed with PsA a few months ago but have likely had it for decades. No medical professionals ever said to me that even though I had extremely mild psoriasis I could still have PsA. Especially when you consider that my mom has severe plaque psoriasis. I have decades of damage most prominently in my spine. If you even think you MIGHT have it, go see a rheumatologist. Don't wait.
I agree, it is likley the most undiagnosed disease
I just had the same thing, though luckily it's probably only been going on for 15-20 years. I'm 36 and saw a dermatologist and she took one look at my nail-pitting and sent me straight to a rheumatologist. Extremely frustrated and disappointed no one had ever suggested despite my long and serious family history. This is after several trips to my PCP, an Orthopedic, and physical therapy for my back
Me also last October 2022 and tanx God it takes only 4 Mo's my PSO.now I'm ok methotrexate and cosentyx is effective Thank you Lord
@@elsaeufemiabermudes3513 please advise what Rx that really helps. Also what over the counter or acupuncture to try. Did the rheumatologist understand the pain and flare ups ❓❓❓❓❓‼️‼️‼️❓❓‼️‼️
@@alisalavine1052 I’m going on the 25th to see the rheumatologist, but very much afraid they will try to deny I have it. I’m not a hypochondriac. I’m just sick of being in pain. I’ve been to PT several times and every time I turn around it’s another body part that it affected. Already had my knee drained and a cortisone shot and that knee is acting up again, along with tendinitis in the opposite ankle. It’s getting harder and harder to walk. Especially difficult when you have a job that requires you to walk around.
I have many symptoms. Four years ago I tried to see a rhumagologist and was basically ignored by the health system. I will try again. Thank you so much, doctor for this valuable information.
@@carolmerlini9971 it took me 3 years to get in to a rheumatologist with a referral. Finally got a diagnosis after 10 years. But I was mostly gaslighted during that time. Try again.
You sound like a very knowledgeable and pleasant person. I was diagnosed with Legg-Calves Perthes diseas when I was 6. I've dealt with pain my whole life, but right before I turned 30, I felt a drastic, severe change in mobility. I saw a rheumatologist who saw the psoriasis covering my legs and face and he diagnosed me with psoriatic arthritis. It really is painfully immobilizing, ad I thank you for offering clarity.
Thank you very much for your information about PA. You speak slowly and I understand everything you say. Very useful for my case as I suffer some years now of PA.
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Omg. I can't believe this. I've been through so much and nobody pieced this together. I've had spine surgeries and complained of every single symptom. I've seen so many specialists including an immunologist that diagnosed me with a contact allergy to textiles and dyes. I have mentioned rashes. Been given prescriptions for steroids and eye drops and had colonoscopy and told them my father and sister have psoriasis and 4 surgeries later it's ME demanding referrals to rheumatology and dermatology. I'm so disillusioned by doctors that are only guessing at my revolving symptoms I could just scream.
This is it.
I can feel it in my soul that this is the reason I feel like I'm dying all the time
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My Grandfather, an eye surgeon. Told me don't have surgery,keep going to different Dr's until you get the answers you feel are most likely true. Sage advise. Taken me 10 yrs + I feel your pain. God bless you. ❤
I was just getting ready to have either surgery on my back for a bad disc or I was going to get something called a vertiflex implant. Now after hearing that PA can cause bad back pain I’m wondering if I need either of those.
@@Lannie74 I had a couple surgeries on my spine at age 34. The surgeons and spine doctor and neurologist all assumed it was due to the job I was working.
My spine deteriorated to the point that discs had ruptured and effaced the cord and I had calcification and osteophyte formation.
About 8 years after the surgeries, I was still having tons of pain, inflammation and ongoing symptoms.
Then my neurosurgeon suggested we do a spinal cord stimulator, which would be permanently inserted and I would be required to wear a pump.
At the time I asked him if these issues and pain could be due to some form of arthritis.... and he said no.
It was likely nerve pain.
The recommendation for an implant - was given just 3 weeks before I had a consult with the rheumatologist.
I saw the rheumatologist shortly after writing this comment.
The Rheumatologist saw what every other doctor refused to acknowledge or dismissed. Told me to hold off on getting a spinal cord implant and let them try a few things first because they recognized the pattern of symptoms and the spine issues.
They ordered a ton of new images, more blood work and have diagnosed me under the umbrella of Spondlyoarthropathy.
Ankylosing Spondylitis with psoriatic arthritis.
I was put on a biologic medication. First Humira but I had allergic reactions at the site of the injection... But the med was still helping other problems (including all the spine pain), so they switched me to a different med called RinVoq.
And guess what....
The pain around my neck/spine and hips is So much better as well as my feeling super sick, the gastro problems, skin issues etc ...
I've now learned that the inflammatory nature of this problem was creating severe Enthesitis and the surgery set off a massive chain of inflammation markers.
The inflammation was creating a lot of discomfort that my spine surgeons had dismissed as nerve pain.
They didn't seem to grasp what early onset inflammatory arthritis or disease looked like.
I took all of the symptoms I was dealing with and wrote them down in a bullet point format and handed it to the rheumatologist.
And they figured it out.
They saw the pattern of what many other doctors dismissed.
You may start to understand that spine surgery if it's necessary .... Is going to stop or prevent any serious damage to nerves or the cord.... But there may be something underlying the spine issues that are causing all the revolving and transient symptoms.
I needed the spine surgery because my spinal cord was being damaged.... But I still had this inflammatory disease at the root of my problems.
Healthy people don't usually need spine surgery in their 30's. There's a reason for the degeneration.
Don't give up. Keep reading and asking questions.
Nobody else will care about you feeling better - than the way you do.
You are your own best advocate. 🫶🏻
Thank doctor I have osteoporosis Osteo pain osteoarthritis, but I’ve been seeing a nice doctor here in California. Her name is Mr. Mia Carson. She’s very good doctor and nothing doing well since I see her but I need to learn more about my health. Thank you God bless you.
I'm glad to hear that you've found a great doctor to help you with your health concerns! It's important to have a doctor who is knowledgeable and caring.Thank you for watching my channel!
I think I have this, I have rashes on the scalp and have had bouts of blurry vision plus my feet always hurt and at the moment I am literally laying down in pain with a swollen foot I can't walk on.
Fantastic walk through of PSA. Such valuable information that goes beyond the initial swollen joints. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!!!!
I was diagnosed with psoriatic Arthritis when I was 31. 42 now, and I take sulfasaline everyday and copius amounts of co codamol 30/500s periodically. Must say my 30s were spent throwing up due to sulfasaline and gaining/ losing weight like a yoyo. Anyhow.. I'm good now, I've learnt to cope and deal with it. Much love to all you folks in the same boat.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Your resilience and positive attitude are truly inspiring.
How you have learnt to deal with??
@gucci9566 I got over feeling sorry for myself and carefully watched what I ate. Fish body oil helped, and I ate little, but often, I also found the Mediterranean diet helped. I eat plenty of fish in my diet and less processed crap. Also, I'm a joiner/carpenter, which keeps me very active. I work at a steady rate and be careful lifting or carrying excess weight when a flare-up arrives. Also, my body got better dealing with sulfasaline over time. It's a horrible drug, but it definitely keeps things quite arthritc wise. The only downside is that the infections and colds, etc, take longer to go away. Also, it is a good, healthy perspective, knowing there are others far worse.
Where is psa affecting you is it si joint
@Waseem-ww7uu PSA affects my big joints, such as my hips, lower spine ankles, and occasionally my hands. Also, my eyes, finger, and toe nails. It's amazing how it works.. no rhyme nor reason.
Thanks for this video. I was diagnosed to have a late onset Atopic dermatitis by a derma friend, but before that had unexplained rashes, unilateral DIP joint pain and stiffness during cold season, now the other signs of nail pitting, scaling gut problems and unilateral SIJ back pain. Seems now the whole spectrum....😢
Glad it was helpful!
I would like to know where you practice. I’m 43 and just started with thumb numbing and have had nail pits for years. I have had the snap sound in my feet while walking since I was about 9. I am now just barely able to put on work boots because of the pain. Thank goodness I stumbled on your video
Here is my website, I see patients in multiple states.
rheumatologistoncall.com
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I have had PsA for approx. 4 years in my right SI joint. The best thing I have found for pain is CBD/THC. I take one gummy in the morning (7.5mg CBD/7.5mg THC) and another in the evening. Anti-inflammatory, pain and muscle relaxing meds do not work and make me feel terrible. I am no longer under the care of a doctor due to $. Along with the CBD/THC I walk 2 miles per day. This is how I keep functioning.
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I never got any relief until I added THC to CBD. This is hemp derived THC that is now legal in the US. I am functioning again with minimal pain
@@keithdavis7595 what were your symptoms of the SI joint pain? I’m wondering because I have horrible horrible pain on the right side low back
@@Lannie74 At first I did not know it was in my SI joint because the pain was radiating into my groin and down the inside of my leg. When I had an xray it showed arthritis in my SI joint. The pain associated with the SI joint shows up differently than when you have sciatica, which radiates down the back of your leg.
If you’re at the hospital at 3am and the lone doctor in the building just can’t fathom how you could be in so much pain and desperately asking for pain meds, only to be denied and bullied into being quiet?.. Sure sign you might have psoriatic arthritis..
Or any of my other conditions!
WOW 💯 THE TRUTH! Looking at you, thinking your a hill billy junkie 😮
Hope your alright whoever is reading this
Wow.
Thank you for this video.
I'm currently under advanced muskle skeletal and dermatology.
Referred to Rheumatology now.
Hands xrayed, 2x bursitis in my elbow. Had a sonogram days ago as painful and have a bursitis also in my shoulder.
Have psoriasis but been treated for eczema for 40 yrs until I saw a Professor if dermatology.
I feel very let down from my Drs,health centre over the years.
Marol 200mg twice daily
Been on these yrs.
Its taken 40 yrs of constant pain and skin troubles, Raynauds, toes and fingers like thick sausages for the Dr's to take it seriously and actually referrer myself.
England/Uk here.
Feel so let down.
Always tired and never knew this could be related.
Thanks again x
Yes!!! Psoriatic arthritis is hard to diagnose
How to spot treat psoriasis nail? I already use methrotaxate once a week. Nail damage started 2 years after beginning treatment. Thanks for your very informative video.
check with dermatology
Same as I'm also used medicine
Same medicine i used in wkly once
Yes im also take this every week 😢
Thanks so much. Very clear and helpful Dr.!
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Yes I was diagnosed 10 years ago all I've done is battle with the insurance company. And doctors to get what I need. I've been going untreated more than not. Lost jobs because I have so much pain I simply can't do what I used to.
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Another way to diagnose people with PSA,is to look at he patients finger nails.If there is verticle lines in the their finger nails this is one indication to look for, that's how the diagnosed me.
thank you Dr Girnita on your comprehensive information
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Hello Po doc!!!arthritis psoriasis cguro Yung sakit ko kc lahat Po Ng symptoms nasabi mo na Po...tsaka lagi pong umaatake Yung joints pain ko sa mga tendon sa kamay at paa,at mayron na Rin ako ngsswell na purple sa aking mga paa,3 yrs ko na Po ito iniinda,ano Po Ang lunas neto..maraming salamat Po doc!
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1st I had Skin rashes very itchy 2nd joint pain in my fingers 3rd brown lines appears on my nails 4rd My nails have bumbs and vertical ridges. 😢
It sounds like you're dealing with some challenging symptoms. It's always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional to get the right advice and treatment.
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I suffer from psoriatic spondylitis
The greatest impact and pain is in the sacroiliac joint, neck, mid-back, tendons, ligaments, plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, and Kervain tendon.
The disease caused chronic, non-specific enteritis and terrible pain
I started using Simponi and it yielded no results for me
My doctor discussed switching to Stelara or something else, but I've seen many reports of Stelara not working in psoriatic arthritis. Of the axial type, the spinal column and the iliac joint
Does Stelara work for tendinitis, spine, iliopsoas joint, and bowel syndrome?
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Hello which medication you are on now
What is so maddening for me is... I had so many obvious early symptoms but not 1of the Dr's I saw caught it. I've suffered for yrs. Now I have irreparable damage. 😢
I'm so sorry to hear that you went through that. It must have been really frustrating.
Thank-you Doctor. But Still im confused whether I have PsA or RA
It's important to seek clarification from your doctor to have a clear understanding of your condition.
PsA sucks. Currently taking Fish Oil DHA/EPA which is 3-4 capsules twice daily. Recently added Tumeric (Curcumin). My second bad flare in 20 years. Sulfasalizine gave me a rash.
I'm sorry to hear about your flare-up. Have you consulted with your healthcare provider about alternative treatment options?
Hello doc my husband is diagnose of psoriatic arthritis disease he suffer the joint pain everyday fingers and joint deform doc pls can u give what medicine or vitamins to take? Thank you!
Yes he needs to consult a rheumatologist
Look up turmeric and ginger tea.
i started having a pain in my left wrist joint, i need to get skyrisi injection again because it's been over a year already, but I'm abroad. i will not pay full price.
What do you suggest I should do in the meantime, it's swollen now.
Doc magandang umaga po nag pa check up na ako colchisin febocxustat frednison un ang renisita sà akin wla pa rin pagbabago ano pwde gamot mk lakad lng ako
Very informative
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So if we are on a drug like Taltz what else can we add?
Nutrition exercise stress reduction
Look up turmeric and ginger tea.
Hello doctor. I was suffering from joint pains that include knees, wrist, fingers, neck and ankles. Also i have skin issues. I went to dermotologist and he confirmed it is not psoriasis. I consulted rhemutologist he ordered lot of blood tests my esr is 3 crp is 1.6 hal 27 is negative ccp antibody is 2.6 rf is 7 and uric acid is 5.9 . He said all looks normal then he asked me to go through xray of hands and kness all came normal then he ask me for ct scan of spine and that is also came normal and my ultrasound for all joints came as normal. After all the tests came normal now he said it is fibromylgia. How can i get rid of joint pains please suggest.
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I have tendinitis in my plantar fasciitis and in my Achilles tendon. I also have a CRP of 18, but other than that i don't have any other symptoms. My feet have been hurting for just over a year and getting worse. I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis but feel the diagnosis might be wrong. Can i have it with just those symptoms? Thank you.
Your CRP is through the roof, though any inflammatory or infectious disease could cause that.
You might want to get checked for gout via plasma uric acid levels.
Gout can flare any joints, fascia, tendons, especially if they have been injured in the past.
As for conservative management:
- aggressive icing is good. don't use a commercial ice pack. use crushed ice wrapped in two layers of tea towel, and leave it on for 1 hour each time. 5-8x a day is often necessary if pain is severe.
- hydrate adequately. you need to keep the inflammatory products being flushed from the tissue.
- rest from walking/running/standing. cut it as much as practical
- reduce your food intake. When you are on a Calorie deficit, you have less inflammation.
- do not eat sugary or fatty things, nor animal produce. These all stir inflammation.
No matter which form of arthritis or inflammation you have, the above will help.
@@helicart thank you for taking the time to reply and for all the information. 🙂
I had plantar fasciitis for about 4 years as well as sciatica/ lower back pain. Nothing worked. Eventually I had an outbreak of a rash all over my scalp that never went away. This led to a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, after blood work. (CRP 27, SRW 36, as well as presence of a gene for PA). Got prescribed a TNF blocker. Less than 24 hours after the injection my arthritis was better. In about 2 months the rash went away. My CRP is less than 1 since my last blood work and SRW is 2.
@graypj I'm sorry you went through that, but I'm glad you found a medication that worked. I'm scared of the medications. I always have reactions to everything! Dmards scare me. I'm going for a second opinion in about a week. Meanwhile, I've been doing most of what was written above, but I'm not getting relief. I'm starting to think the diagnosis is right and might have to bite the bullet and take the meds 😢. Thanks for replying, and I'm glad you're better. :)
@savvysilvia5075 try alternative indian medicine like Siddha. Watch videos relevant to it. It may help
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Always welcome
@@rheumatologistoncall mam I have joint pain all body very pain
Doc. totoo po bang meron rin psoriasis sa loob ng katawan? Like sa bituka or intern organs ng tao? Sabi po kse ng mga doctor meron daw gnun kaya need imonitor ang anak ko 1yr and 6months po sya
If I'm suffering from enthesitis and spondylitis and I have bad gastrointestinal reaction with anti inflammatories because they cause ulcers, what can I take for the pain ? Do I need a biologic because the enthesitis is crazy
what medication you are taking
Try Indian medicine like Siddha Or ayurveda if there is an availability
@@sreesreenath9058 how are you now i am from india too
I am struggling with this disease, around 13 years. And ever feel any joint pain, before last 3 months. My body's left side- arm, elbow feeling pain . Plz need suggestions.
I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. Have you consulted with a healthcare professional regarding your joint pain?
Question: I have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, but I get days where I have almost every joint in my body that is inflammed and I am completely exhausted. I literally have to sleep for hours. Other days I just have back pain, but I can function. I have dry, cracked skin on my hands in the winter, but it goes away in the spring. I am being treated with Simponi right now, but its not working. Is it possible my symptoms are caused by something else?
recheck with your rheumatologist
I am at a loss as to what is going on with me or what to do! I thought for sure I had rheumatoid arthritis but now I’m wondering if I have psoriatic arthritis because I have had a scaly rash in my scalp and since I’ve had a flare of something the rash in the scalp went away. I have horrible low back pain on the right side. My knees hurt and are swollen so bad I can barely walk. Then my wrist started hurting so bad I couldn’t open a medicine bottle. I also got a skin irritation/ rash above my lip. All I know is I need help and can’t continue to suffer like this! I’ve been having trouble walking now for about 1 month because my knees hurt so bad. If anyone can offer any advice I would greatly appreciate it!
You need a physician with experience to evaluate you.
You are welcome to contact us Rheumatologistoncall.com
@@rheumatologistoncall I might contact your office to schedule an appointment. I really need some answers and get treated so I hopefully wouldn’t get so sick like I’ve been this time. Now my pinky finger is weird like it feels weird
When should I go to the doctor?
when you have pain, stiffness in the mornings!
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Doctor am in juba i have the pain all the joints the feets my body is just making noise it's now 2 Years i could ask my self what am suffering from, i have taken drugs but no response, so what i did i was on u tube i sow u explaining about arthritis, i got all the signs and symptoms i have are the same as that one of arthritis so i hard no medicine am taking but when i stoped eating red meat, taking sugar, bread, milk, Cooking oil as u said it's the little relief i have then making exercises if i don't i can be very tired, now Last month i went to the hospital to test arthritis but they didn't get anything in the blood so this time mam am just on exercise and stopping those foods so what should i do doctor what am i suffering from exactly and which type of arthritis is this i don't know even where to start from help me pliz. Thank you.
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Very good but what about TREATMENTS!!!
you have a full video about that too in my channel....ruclips.net/video/C9Q19bzBvAM/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/IYOQpz5Q85A/видео.html
Great video !!
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I have all those problems, ca I apply to desability😢
some people do apply, but I encourage you to seek treatment and avoid that if all possible.
hi how to cure psoriatic artritis.i have that disease.tanx for answering
there is no cure, but there is lifestyle modifications and also great medication!
Se poate ca un virus sa fie "prins/blocat" in genunchi cumva? Sunt racita/gripata si in acelasi timp ma doare genunchiul artritic foarte tare. La orice miscare, cand il intind, cand umblu ma doare mai tare. E doar la genunchiul stang. Puteti sa-mi dati un oarecare remediu sau sfat pentru ameliorarea dureri? Este a II oara cand se intampla asaceva. Daca ma puteti ajuta, va rog. Multumesc.
no, nu se poate! se poate sa aveti o reactie imuna dupa expunerea la un virus
@@rheumatologistoncall Si de aceea ma doare genunchiul asa de rau?
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Thick toenails, elbows, knees, but for the past few days...scarlet bright red under my boobs, and my itchy scalp is losing a handful of hair every day...the pharmacist told me to buy antifungal foot cream...I just bought it and left...I do not know where to put it??????? I am miserable!!!
Contact a dermatologist!
that's psoriasis most likely, not a fungis
you are right!!@@royharper2003
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If I have this should I make use of my disability insurance so I can work less? My job is stressful and physically harsh on my body.
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Can taking Hepatitis C vaccine help fight this illness?
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I'm uninsured, so I'm guessing I have this. My fingernails have the ridges pictured on RUclips. Not a lot of aches really, but some. Can't afford doctors so I gotta be my own doctor.
Thank you for sharing your situation with us. It's unfortunate that you don't have access to healthcare, but I admire your determination to take care of yourself.
Plz send ur e - mail for online consultation if you provide plz.
Thank you for your interest in online consultation.
What food mom
watch my video in my channel about anti-inflammatory diet
I have it. It’s so itchy Painful My joints my hands toes ribs. Drugs no good food is king spinach is good beet juice v 8 no dairy
I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this, but it's great that you're focusing on healthy foods like spinach and beet juice.