Hello

K_Mac

Hi my name is Kerry my 16 year old has just started treatment this week for PA, it’s been a lot to take in, she has been started on Sulfasalazine, got everything crossed that she tolerates this well & gets some relief she is currently studying for her A levels, glad to find a forum like this where I can see other people on their journeys, I’ve already read some encouraging stories.

jeddison1985

Hi @K_Mac firstly let me welcome you to the forum I hope you find the information and support you are after from our wonderful community.

I can see from your post that your 16 year old has recently been diagnosed with PA which I am assuming to be Psoriatic Arthritis, please do correct me if I am wrong.

The site is full of information and I wanted to signpost you to some information that may help around Psoriatic Arthritis and Sulfasalazine.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/psoriatic-arthritis/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/sulfasalazine/

Please feel free to search the forum for others with similar experiences and I am sure that some of our community will be able to help offer some useful suggestions.

Take care and I hope your family get some relief and answers soon.

Thanks

Joe

K_Mac

The site is really informative & also eye opening I am pleased I have joined, I’m sure as time goes on it will be so helpful.

Sharon_K

Hi @K_Mac

welcome to the community and I am so glad you are finding it useful. We do have services for young people and you can find out more here

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/young-people/

We also have an app designed by young people to help the track their symptoms here

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/young-people/arthritis-tracker/

Lastly with have some virtual events on zoom that your daughter might like to go to

https://www.versusarthritis.org/media/23524/virtual-event-dates-april-2021.pdf