Nova's Status Updates

, it sounds like you're having a really rough time at the moment 😥 Have you found anything that helps take the edge off the pain and discomfort? Hoping today is kind to you. -Catherine, Community Moderator

Tramadol, but isn't enough. I'm sad because no doctor take my situation in serious manner. I don't have this diagnostic, but I believe this is my problem. My knee kill me today, and simultaneously my feet, my ankles, my wrist… Thank you, for answer.

Hi @Nova, I wish you were getting the health care you deserve. Have you seen a rheumatologist? With all the pain you are having, I am hoping they could help to give you an answer. We are here for you. Jill, Team Member

, I'm sorry to read about your doctor - you certainly don't need that stress on top of everything else you are dealing with. Feeling sad under these circumstances is completely understandable. In addition to the suggestion from Jill about the rheumatologist, I wanted to mention that I find ice really helpful when my joints are painful (although I know that's sometimes not feasible if the pain is widespread, and we all respond to these things differently). I hope you can find something that will bring you some relief. Please keep us posted on how you're doing if you can, and don't hesitate to reach out anytime you need support. Sending gentle hugs 💖 -Catherine, Community Moderator

Hi,
I hope you’re ok.


Thank you for your response! I lost my password, and return now.


I started with a new doctor, and he diagnostic psoriasis arthritis, and now I used plaquenil and methotrexate injection. Are good medication, I’m I. My second week.


Thank you

I'm so glad that you're back (and recovered your password). It sounds like your doctor has gotten you on a different treatment? It's still quite early, but are you noticing a difference at all yet? If not, don't worry, these treatments can take awhile to show their effectiveness. We are here for you! -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)

Hi , lovely to hear from you again! Thank you for the update. I'm so glad to read that you started with a new doctor and have some answers now. I hope the Plaquenil and methotrexate will bring you some relief. I'm taking methotrexate for psoriatic arthritis and it has really helped me. It took somewhere between three and four months to make a difference to my psoriatic arthritis symptoms, but I noticed a change in my psoriasis much sooner than that. This is just my personal experience though and we're all different. If you haven't done so already, you may also like to check out our psoriatic arthritis community, over at https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/community. Truly hoping you can get the relief you deserve. Please keep us updated if you can! Warmest wishes, -Catherine, Community Moderator

Thank you for the information related to the effectiveness of methrotexate. I'll give you an update when I start to feel the effects.



Have a nice day.