Psoriatic Arthritis Newbie - Help Please

Fif16

Hello,

I've recently been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and currently have it in my finger joints and am about to start methotrexate in effort to slow progression. I know that I am very lucky in that I do not suffer the pain that so many of you have.

As a newbie to this condition I'm finding it very difficult to assess how this condition will/could progress. It would be v helpful to hear others stories or receive any suggestions as to where to find more info about PSA.

Thank you!

chrisb

Hi @Fif16  

Welcome to the versus arthritis forum. 

I see that you have been recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and are due to start taking medication. You’d like to receive input from forum members as to how things are likely to progress. 

Well you’ve definitely come to the right place, there are many forum members who have been on a similar journey and will no doubt be able to share their experiences. 

In terms of where you can find out more about PSA, our website should be able to provide you with most of what you need. Here are a couple of links:

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

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

In addition, here’s a recent discussion on the forum which you may find useful to join in on:

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/56008/psoriatic-arthritis

I hope you receive some useful input and that the methotrexate helps manage your symptoms.

Best Wishes

ChrisB (Moderator)

Fif16

Many thanks Chris. I'll look at this info and thanks for forwarding the recent psoriatic arthritis post.

BW

Fiona

Jona

Hi @Fif16 ,

Its so hard coming to terms with any form of pain I felt my future was a fog I have days where i think I can’t stand this any longer then I have a good old curse at myself to pull myself back together, don’t be hard on yourself it’s like starting a new job in a way and learning all about it is training

hope you feel better soon 😊💐

Fif16

Thanks Jona! A good way of looking at it.