Misunderstanding of Psoriatic Arthritis 

I know rheumatoid arthritis is bad but I believe Psoratic Arthritis is the worst arthritis to have

I’m 33 years old, just got diagnosed with PsA. Pain started about 10 months ago in my right foot, 2nd toe in from the big toe. Swollen and stiff.. eventually became all the toes and heal pain started. Then developed on both feet about equally bad. Had a very hard time walking, would just fall due to pain. Was the worst in the morning or after sitting for some time. PCP thought was plantar fasciitis. Seen podiatrist, same diagnosis. Chiropractor worked for a few months on my feet twice a week, limited to no improvement. Developed a lot of body stiffness along with the foot pain during these few months. Only thing that worked was Prednisone, but as soon as I got off it pain returned. Was referred to neurologist by my chiropractor after no progress being made. Had full work up and MRI’s. Found bone spur and bulged disc c5/6. Neurosurgeon determined that there was not enough pressure on the cord to be causing my symptoms and surgery was not worth risk at my age. 2nd opinion confirmed this as well. Was then referred by Neurosurgeon to a rheumatologist, finally after 10 months I was diagnosed properly. I have no rashes but do have psoriasis patch on my scalp I thought was just dandruff. Been on 15mg/ day of prednisone for 2 months before the rheumatology appointment and that took care of 90% of my pain. Now starting on methotrexate and slow taper off of the prednisone. Wish me luck. Sorry for any typos, did this quickly on my phone.

Thank you so much! I've dealt with psoriatic arthritis for 27 years, now, and am so appreciative of the clear, solid, intelligent information this program provided. Thanks from the U.S.A.

I’ve been walking around with PsA for 2 decades and have seen quite a few rheumatologists and none put all these markers together. Now at 54 yrs old, I have torn tendons and torn discs and permanent damage because I’ve gone without treatment. I wish someone had pointed me in the right direction long time ago.🤦🏻‍♀️

Is upper back pain and stiffness including neck and shoulder also sign of psoriatic arthritis?

I have all the joint and skin problems for years, now my heart is starting to act up, cardiologist dont understand this with PSA, could you talk about organ's that break down.

I have Psoratic arthritis more the autoimmune component rather than the arthritis...I'm on methotraxate and iv remicaid....

I have psoriatic arthritis, it's been hurting me for 25 years, I never knew what it was, until the doctor seen the red patches on my arms., No joke.