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Psioriitic Arthritis- does anyone have any experience?

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IamEarthymama · 25/04/2019 22:44

I have had osteoarthritis for 30 years.
I take painkillers, occasionally if it flaresi take Naproxen, I take turmeric and black pepper, etc

I have had psoriasis on my feet and ankles, up the sides of my legs for 20 years.
I gave moisturisers, steroids that I use when my skin flares up. I try to avoid irritating it.
It's unsightly and sore.

In the last two years I have had cellulitis in my right ankle. It is swollen, red and sore and extremely painful, I struggle to walk some days.

Does anyone think it could be psioriitic arthritis? I have done some reading and it seems as though it could be.
My doctor will listen though I am sure she must inwardly roll her eyes at my latest theory for the exhaustion that plagues me.

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Valentinesxdayideasxx · 25/04/2019 23:39

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IamEarthymama · 27/04/2019 17:14

So sorry life got crazy, only just back on MN, thank you xx

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IamEarthymama · 02/05/2019 11:08

Just bumping this in case
I really need to sort this out, it's really impacting on my life

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rosie39forever · 02/05/2019 12:53

Hi yes this could very well be psioratic arthritis given your history of psoriasis. DH had psoriasis for years and after a personal trauma developed PA very quickly in muitipal joints, he had a referral to a rheumatologist and tried quite a few drugs to get it under control. He has been on biologicals for 5 years and is in complete remission although does still get really tired regularly.
Your first step is getting that referral from your GP, hope you get some answers soon.

IamEarthymama · 02/05/2019 23:46

Thank you, I have had bloods taken recently so landing to go back to see my GP next week.
A new friend is a GP, and I may decide to be that person, who asks for advice!

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