Roula
Hello! I really need advice. I'm suffering from psoriasis, of course, but I'm currently suffering from Patellar tendinitis,too. The physiotherapist has suggested Shockwave therapy. I'm concerned about its safety when it comes to ps patients and the inflammation it might trigger.
CathyD Moderator
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I believe we have a few community members over in our psoriatic arthrtitis community - https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/community - who have tried shockwave therapy for various tendon/ligament issues. It may be worth posting in the forums over there too. From memory, I believe we've heard mixed results - some people have found it very helpful, others didn't feel an improvement, and I recall one person saying that they noticed an increase in pain with this therapy. Unfortunately, I don't think psoriasis came up in any of these discussions that I'm recalling. I hope anyone with personal experience with this therapy will chime in here.
Have you been able to check in with your doctor about your concerns regarding the shockwave therapy? And do you mind me asking how long you've been dealing with the patellar tendinitis? I had inflammation in this area which actually ended up being enthesitis due to psoriatic arthritis, so I can empathise with your struggles. I didn't realise how much I used my knees until they weren't working properly! Just in case it's helpful/of interest, I wanted to share the following article on how psoriatic arthritis affects the tendons and ligaments: https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/psa-symptoms/tendons-ligaments I hope you can find some relief and very soon. Warmly, -Catherine, Community Moderator
Roula Member
Anyway, my first appointment for shockwave treatment is tomorrow, so....fingers crossed!
CathyD Moderator
It's interesting that you mention your psoriasis going into remission during the summers over there in Greece - I don't seem to get any relief from the UK sun but when I went to Corfu for a week back in 2009, a guttate psoriasis flare I was having at the time completely cleared up! Unfortunately, the psoriasis did return once I got back home but it was nice to have a break from it. I'm sorry to hear that there aren't many specialists over there. It's hard enough to manage this disease with specialist medical input, never mind without it. Is there anything that helps you manage your psoriasis, alongside the sunshine?
Wishing you the very best for your first shockwave session today. Please do keep us all updated on how it goes. We'll be thinking of you! Warmly, -Catherine, Community Moderator
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DianeT Moderator & Contributor
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About the shockwave treatment, the physiotherapist said it requires about 10-15 sessions. I'll have to start tomorrow and I hope I have made the right decision for myself. I will make sure to post my experience of it.
DianeT Moderator & Contributor
I never showed my skin of it. If I did decide to show a little bit, it would be at night. My saving grace came when I met my husband. I was 35. He was my voice and who advocated for me. We saw doctor after doctor. One finally started me on biologics. That was over 25 years ago. This was the only treatment that got me almost clear. I have never stop using them.
Please let us know how that first treatment goes. We would love to hear more about this. Diane (Team Member)