Hello everyone, I suffer from psoriatic and osteo- arthritis. I diagnosed back in 2001 when I was 52. Its been quite a journey with other medical complaints thrown in, it seems, at regular intervals just to keep me on my toes.
I started on etanercept quite early before it was officially approved by NICE after some time on traditional DMARDS. Unfortunately after some 12 years it became ineffective with the development of inflammation in the jaw. Ouch! Change of biological therapy this year to Cimzia has matters back under control fortunately but its lonely enduring a disease that so few know of and a wail and a groan is needed sometimes so here I am.
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We have some great members here with a wide range of experiences of arthritis and of living with the condition, many have PSA and OA as well. I am sure you will get lots of support and information from them and hopefully they will benefit from your experience too. This is the ideal place for ‘a wail and a groan’!
As moderators we are here to help with any problems you may have using the message boards so feel free to send us a message if you need to.
Please do join in wherever you like, you will be made very welcome.
I look forward to seeing you posting on the boards.
Best wishes
Ellen
I began in 1997 aged 36, I am now 20 years in. I felt very alone in my early days but joining AC showed me that that wasn't the case, we are all in our various arthritic boats and paddling as best we can. I wish you well. DD
I'm sorry you had to change meds - they do seem to lose their potency after a while - but glad the new one works.
Please do join us on the other forums. Just chip in anywhere. We don't bite
Barbara