Psoriatic arthritis financial help

Beanie41

Does anyone have any experience in claiming any support for psoriatic arthritis. Obviously a lot of the time I can struggle on but there are times when I cannot work and struggle to drive. Damage to my knee requires a knee replacement but I am only 45 and have to limp along for the next possibly 10 yrs.

Poppyjane

Hello @Beanie41 welcome to the online community

I am glad you found us and hope that the information and this friendly, safe place will give you the support you are looking for.

There are times when we all try to struggle on so feel free to share your struggles and frustrations with us. There are often others who have experienced similar feelings and can offer tips and distractions to support you. Meanwhile I attach some links which I hope you will find useful

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/work-and-arthritis/helping-you-work-well-with-arthritis/sick-leave-treatment-and-benefits/sick-leave-and-time-off-work/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/work-and-arthritis/helping-you-work-well-with-arthritis/sick-leave-treatment-and-benefits/disability-benefits-and-related-support/

https://www.citizenadvice.org.uk

Lastly , my apologies for throwing so much into this reply! We are often told these days that we should exercise to keep our muscles and joints more flexible. Certainly those of us who have had or are waiting for joint replacements need to be aware of those benefits . So I include a link to our exercise videos which have helped so many of us in the community.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/october/new-stretching-videos-to-help-keep-moving-and-manage-your-arthritis/

I hope this is not an overload of information? If you want to talk to our Helpline once you have had a chance to look at the above the number is posted at the end of the email.

We look forward to hearing from you again soon.

Take care

Poppyjane

Arciere

hi @Beanie41

we are about the same age, both with the gift of PsA. I hate to hear about people struggling.

What medication are you taking? Is your rheumatologist being supportive?