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Date: 10.07.2007
From: Kish

Subject: Psoriatic Arthritis

I have had Psoriatic Arthritis for 15 yrs now, I am 38 yrs of age. The joints that are mainly affected are the toes on my feet, my left hand index and thumb and a bit on the wrist and jaw. My Psorias is not bad, a bit on the elbow, scalp and back, just a few spots here and there. When I first went to see the doctor with an inflamed right foot he thought not much of it and gave me pain killers. It did not do much. I was then given anti inflamatory tablets. This helped to a certain degree. I had seen a specialist and was diagnosed with some other form of arthritis, and carried on with the pain killers namley Ibuprofen. I complained to the doctor that these were having a bad affect on me and switched to Sodium Diclofenac which I found better. A few years passed and I got fed up with the pain and tablets. Once again I complained to my GP. I saw a specialisyt again and got diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. From then on I was on Sulphazalisine to this day. This has worked wonders and slowed down the spread and pain of my arthritis, if only they had done this earlier many of my other joints, namely my left hand joints would not be as bad as they are now. I consider myself lucky as I can still play a bit of tennis and sports and I pray it does not get worse. It has recently started to affect a bit on my right hand finger and thumb. I do take Sodium Difloniac once in a while, probably a tablet every 3 months or so.
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Date: 18.07.2007
From: Claudia

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Kish, I would like to get in contact with you. I am about your age and have exactly! the same symptoms and story like you - just no sulfa yet. I would so like to chat with you on the phone - could call you any time. If you were willing to do so please send me an email.
Best wishes, Claudia
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Date: 18.07.2007
From: Chris

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hi both, I have suffered from joint pain for about 10 or 12 years and was fobbed off by then doctors for the first few years, basically, i am overweight and was told by 3 or 4 different docs to lose weight and i'd be ok. eventually i was prescribed ibuprofen which worked well, eventually i ended up taking 3 x 800mg per day and they finally switched me to diclofenac.
only 3 years ago was i diagnosed as having psoriatic arthritis. i have it in both thumbs, both shoulders, neck, middle fingers, right foot, both knees. the psoriasis at the moment is just in the scalp, but sometimes i get a whitening on my knuckles which i'm sure is a sign of it spreading.

Some days the pain is unbearable and it seems like no one else sympathises as there is nothing visually wrong.

anyway, that's off my chest.

Thanks for listening

Chris
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Date: 20.07.2007
From: Kish

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hi Claudia. I would love to have a chat but I am the USA now. I have not had any treatment yet from USA doctors bit Will be seeing a specialist shortly (in a weeks time) as my right hand finger is quite swollen and painfull now. This is what I was afraid of. I wll see what the specialist recommends and says and will get back in touch with you, is that OK?
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Date: 20.07.2007
From: kish

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hey Chris, hang in there. Do you take any medications for your PA and Psoriosis?
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Date: 03.09.2007
From: SJK

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

I too have pa, and have much the same as you all, especially Chris. It's surprising you cant all here me rattling with the amount of tablets I take.
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Date: 30.09.2007
From: Tanya

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hi guys, first posting here. I am 47, got psoriasis at 5 and pA at 14. I have no psoriasis anywhere on my body,and haven't had for more that 20 years,except for a brief spell when i was very stressed. I now find that i have bone damage to both knees and wrists, which is Osteo. I am going to be starting anti tnf in the next few weeks,alongside my regular 20mg of methotrexate. I am quite scared of the anti tnf,because of the form i had to sign,saying that i accepted the fact that i would be at a higher risk of cancer, and possibly MS. Other drugs i currently take are HRT,sulphasalazine,omeprezol and keterprophen. Will let you know how i get on with the anti TNF. so glad to find that i am not alone with my PA. I hope i will have encouraging news for you.
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Date: 03.01.2008
From: lonnie

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Happy new Year. Hi I am 45 and was diagnosed in October 2005 with PA it came as quite a shock as I had never had Psoriasis or any other form of arthritis. It started in the thumb and forfinger of my right hand, I thought I had RSI from working on the computer all day, I moved departments at work and it did seem to go away for a few weeks but 6 weeks later my intire hand and wrist became swollen and painful. I was lucky my GP imediately did a complete checkup and blood tests which showed an increase in a certain maker in my blood that you useually get when you have an infection except I didn't have an infection. That made him suspiciouse that something was wrong and he sent me to a rheumatologist. They did more tests and scans and eventually after finding a small scally patch behind my ear diagnosed me with pA. Unfortunately by this time I had had to go sick from work because my other hand , some of my toes my anckles knees, right hip and shoulders had also become inflamed and swollen. My hands were so swollen they didn't feel part of me they were unsuable painful limps at the ends of my arms. I was put on Methotrexate20mg and 40mg of Humira. I am still quite ill and disabled but at least now I can cope a little better. I still get pain and stiffness but nothing like it was when I was first diagnosed.
If I have any complaints its the things the doctors don't tell youthat I think they should. 9 months ago I started to have a problem with my right eye it became very red and painfull but it wasn't an infection. I went to Moorefields A & E where I was informed I had something called Scleritis this is apparently somthing that patients with PA can get the white of the eye becomes inflamed in much the same way as the joints can. I wish my doctor had let me know this might be a possibility as I was scared stiff that Iwas going blind. I'm still battling with it as it keeps flaring and we don't know why.

But I will beat it and hopefully will at some point get back to work.
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Date: 10.01.2009
From: Ripper70

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

I have PsA, I was diagnosed a while last year. When I think back I have had the symptoms for quite a number of years but they have only gotten quite bad recently. I have been wishing that some of those sake oil cures that the alertnative medicine people would work but I do not think this will be the case. I am really unhappy about this as I just got a Phd scholarhsip and met a women that I really love a great deal and we were planning a family. This is really a bastard of a thing to happen and I am really scared I am going to be a cripple for the rest of my life - the idea of being in a state of worsening pain for the next 20-30 years scares that hell out of me and truth be known I have been suicidal considering the prospect od suffering till death. I am not really scared of pain, but a constant and worsening perrenial pain is a bloody horrible thing to experience and imagine - I do not believe in god but I wish i did as there is nothing that will save me. I am really scared, dissapointed and angry and I feel cursed.
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Date: 21.07.2009
From: Jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hey U guys....((((hugs for u allll)))), dont reconise your names, so a huge welcome to this forum...we need more people on here....wish I ckld help, I dont have PA....but I have Reiters disease, that has left me with Infma Arthritis...treamtent same however...on MTX and Enbrel....and for the records, like most of us in here...I was fobbbed offf for years not gettting the correct meds....ive since had 7 corrective operations since 2003.... anyway...glad im on the meds....they have helped...and i dont worry about side affects, ad I have my bloods done monthly....thats if my Memory doenst fail me.... since being on the meds memeory is terrible.....goood luck to u lot aobe this posting xx
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Date: 25.07.2009
From: Lesley

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hi, new to all this :-). Been in pain since I was 15 and psoriasis since 4 but only got a proper PsA diagnosis this year (I'm 28). Spent 16 years going from doc to doc! Had a severe reaction to sulfasalazine and am off to the hospital on Monday to start methotrexate. Anyone taking this? Any advice?
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Date: 26.07.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hi lesley sorry your not feeling well, there are a couple on post on here about psoriatic arthritis and methotrexate. they have some good information and advice scroll down and you'll find them
Good luck let us know how you get on. xx
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Date: 30.07.2009
From: Cheryl

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

I totaly understand how you feel because I have suffered for years. Usually, I take pain relief medication and try my best to eat well. I have also been using this roll-on stick that doesn't leave much residue on my skin from some company and it has helped alot with soothing the pain atleast. I mean, there is not a whole lot you can do other than control the pain and try to get the inflammation to go down. I found the website to that roll-on stick and I usually just order online: http://www.whitewing.com/body.html

I think they just recently just discontinued the roll-on two weeks ago. Darn...now I am going to have to use the cream. Oh well, I guess you have to do what you have to do.

If anyone else knows of good ways to beat the pain, please post.Louise K
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Date: 01.08.2009
From: sharon

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

hi lesley i been taking mtx since march this year i am now on 25mg weekly,and have fortnightly blood check,it doesnt seem to be doing a lot i still feel exactly the same as i did back in march only difference is that mtx makes me feel sick rhuemy nurse says it takes time but noone says how much time hopefully u will have more luck with mtx and less side effects if you in pain get gp to give you tramodal excuse spelling not sure if it right but they are great for pain control i have found that if i take 2 on a night i manage to sleep for a good few hours hope things improve for you sharon
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Date: 01.08.2009
From: Jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hi Lesley

Ive been on Methtrexate for over two years now, takes 3 months to get into system , to bear with it, only side affect i have (not as bad now tho) I take at night becos it can make me feel nauseaus(cant spell that word soz) Sulfa made me very ill too.... after a year or so on MTX I had to come off the sulffa and I am now also on Enbrel together with Methtrexate(MTX)....I feel so much better on these DMARDS, but be patient ok...I also still need lot help with pain control, i take ZOMORPH(best painkillers ive ever had) ive had the Tramodol also in past, does work for a while, but I got use to that, I also take Oramporph(when in flare up, or a severe pain day) in liquid form, its morphine based, can be taken every 2/3 hours if needed, but that makes me ill, but does take the pain away totally, however, U cant live like that, as therre are big side affects to that.... again tho, its useful in small doses! Ask Rhummy or GP for better painkillers, or they wont give u a thing! goood luck

Jillviagra bestellen
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Date: 22.08.2009
From: Kirsty

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

That's it. I've tried to ignore your stupid comments, but they're really starting to frustrate me.

What is the point? What are you achieving? You're wasting your own time - have you not got anything better to do? GROW UP and find something productive to do, like finding a life!

This is a forum for people with arthritis or associated problems - your posts do nothing but irritate, they are no help to anybody, including yourself. If you really want to spam, make a Twitter account. That's fun. People come on here for help for a serious problem, and you're causing more of a problem for them.

GO AWAY.

Thank you.
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Date: 22.08.2009
From: jILL

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

u mORON R SUCH A BORING sad sacka shit!!!!!!!!!
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Date: 22.08.2009
From: Kirsty

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
Well done.
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Date: 22.08.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

jill dont go there again u know it is what they want
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Date: 22.08.2009
From: Jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

I fink its wayno the No braino!!!!
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Date: 22.08.2009
From: Kirsty

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Who??
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Date: 22.08.2009
From: j

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Just some Know it all frommthe past....wot a twat he was LOl
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Date: 22.08.2009
From: Kirsty

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

oooh. Okay :)
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Date: 22.08.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

me to that why pay no attention if he nothing to say dont want to know
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Date: 22.08.2009
From: j

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

INNNIT!!!!!
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Date: 22.08.2009
From: Kirsty

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Oh look, you're back. Nice to see you again.
NOT.
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Date: 22.08.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

good girl he is nice really he also know a lot just wanted to get us all to live life his way
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Date: 22.08.2009
From: Kirsty

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Haha Val.
I bet he's a lovely young gentleman.
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Date: 24.08.2009
From: Jules

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hi All the idiot posting are spam created by what they call a spam bot, a remote program that picks up an old thread in a post and the sends garbled nonsensical comments aparently they are used to promote other web sites to sell stuff thats why it always refers to viagrea. Just thought Id let you know. Thats why trina the moderator has had to add the sum at the end of our posts to stop the spam bot. lololol about your comments...
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: Lesley

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hi all
just to update, been a month on the mtx now and no side effects which is a bonus :-) admittedly having a serious grump today, it's cold and damp so I'm snuggled under a blanket with my cat.
Hope everyone else is ok x
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

HI Lesley....glad ya doing goood so far on MTX, goood sign...remember takes, I was told, 3 months to get into system, mind u, we r all different..... how bad is ya P.A? obviously its bad as ya on MTX, but how do u cope on a daily basis? do u work? asking all these questions as others like to know how Others get on....... I try and come in here daily, like many others in here, to keep the Forum going.....often we hear from some peeps, never to her from them again, which leaves us wondering how they all r......please try and pop in now and again, we can support each other.......take care and enjoy ya snuggle with ya cat...ive got 4 cats...luve em lots
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

hi lesley thanks 4 letting us know always worry when do not hear from some one for a while incase they r in pain. great to hear form some one with good news , think we all got the aches form this damp but will keep on going keep in touch please
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Date: 17.09.2009
From: Linda

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

HI ive had Psoriatic arthritis for 15 yrs now and im a wee bit annoyed as my doctors still fob me off with the cheapest drugs out there. What is the best and I will ask for it? Just found out today Im not allowed to give blood neither. Not fair
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Date: 18.09.2009
From: NoOne

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

A bit worried here....
I have been diagnosed in order
RA...10 years +
AS....hmmm...maybe 6 years
and finally PA...last couple of years.

Seems docs think i got the lot. I consider it myself to be basically the same illness with just slightly differing but basically the same symptoms. Anyway been on MTX but crikey that stuff makes me ill. Initially I was fine but after only maybe 1 year I can no longer even take one 2.5mg tablet and im in another world. I get sick within 1 hour of tablet. Memory loss, fever, sweating, headaches,its a nightmare.

So now I am waiting for the ok from PCT to be given anti TNF (humera). They say it costs nhs £12,000 per year. The thieving pharma companies. And to think i have worked for AstraZenica and SmithklineBeecham too. GRRRR...

Anyway...i am worried about TNF....everything i read and even the adviser at the hostpital kept going on about cancer risk from taking anti tnf!!
Also am being told that tnf is normally taken with MTX (ahhhh....)...

Anyone got any experience of anti-TNF cause i am seriously considering going cold turkey now and just accepting the arthritis...coupled with some decent pain killers.
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Date: 19.09.2009
From: Connor

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hello All,

Was recently diagnosed as having psoriatic arthritis. Saw a Rheumatologist who prescribed Sulfasalazine.

One tablet per day for the first week, two for the second week, three for the third and finally 4 per day starting the fourth week.

I got as far as two per day for five days and then a right mix of side effects started up.

Light headed, dizzy,stomach ache,insomnia,yellowing of my eyes,very very tired,energy just went out the window and finally developed ten mouth ulcers..!

Stopped taking them and within three days all those side effects mentioned have cleared up.

The PA is affecting both thumbs and wrists, lumber region of my spine and both knees.


Hope to see the Rheumatologist next week for advice on trying an alternative medicine.
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Date: 19.09.2009
From: sharon

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

hi connor i have psoriatic arthrits too in both wrists fingers toes knee and shoulder my rheumy started me straight on methatroxate first 15mg then 20mg and then 25mg been taking it for 6months now the side effects are mainly feeling a bit sick for 2 or 3 daysand really tired till you get use to it or you could be lucky and have no side effects apparently some people are ask about it next time you see your rheumy they all have different treatment plans it seems take care lol :0)
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Date: 21.09.2009
From: Connor

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hello Sharon...

Thanks for the advice. I'll mention it to the Rheumatologist when I see her. I s'pose its a case of finding a medication thats suits the individual. Those side effects on sulfasalazine were not nice at all.

Am about to try magnetic bracelets on both wrists. Some people seem to swear by them. Willing to try anything on the chance that it might help.

Thanks again..All the best.

Connor.
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Date: 21.09.2009
From: sharon

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

never tried the bracelets myself but have heard people on about them let me know if they work, will try anything once, take care :0)
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Date: 29.09.2009
From: connor

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hello Sharon,

Saw the rheumatologist today and if a chest x ray tomorrow is ok then I'll be starting on Methotrexate next week. She told me that this drug can affect the lungs so wants to see if they are ok to start with.

I'd be interested in hearing how anyone else has got on with this medication.

Regards to all...Connor.
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Date: 29.09.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hi Connnor, ive been on it for over two years, and also now on Enbrel Biologics medication.....my side affects have been tiredness after taking the med(take it at night) that way u wont feeel it during the day so much...takes 3 months to get into system... we r all different and get different side affects....i feel sick sometimes too...... we also have regular blood tests to checks for things long b4 they truly develop into amything sinister.... \U will be fine.... stay positive, itss so much better being on these meds than living with the degenerative disease! goood luck let us know how u get on please

take care

Jill
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Date: 29.09.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

BTW thye xray the chests to check we dont have TB....so dont worry ok....take care
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Date: 29.09.2009
From: connor

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hello Jill,

Thanks for the advice. I'll do as you suggest and take the Methotrexate at night.

I live in Cyprus and finally the temperature is starting to drop to a more comfortable level.

The summers here are really too long and hot and when the humidity levels are up its really uncomfortable. The summer heat drains your energy so I'm hoping I might have a bit more get up and go about me when it cools down.

Having said that the rheumatologist has told me that the nature of Psoriatic Arthritis can make you feel tired. Sometimes I feel as though I've done a hard days work whereas in actual fact I've done very little.

Thanks for replying Jill.

Regards Connor.
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Date: 29.09.2009
From: sharon

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

hi connor i had chest xray and lung function test before i started methotrexate i think its standard just to make sure you ok before you start. its true with psoriatic arthritis you can wake up and still feel like you need to sleep mtx has this side effect on me as well i seem to lose a day a week usually 2nd day after taken mtx
at moment my rheumy got me going for hydrotherapy to keep my joints mobile.let me know how you get on with mtx and its true what jill says best to take it on a night and if you start suffering with sickness get your gp to prescribe anti sickness tabs they do help a bit take care lol
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Date: 29.09.2009
From: connor

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

By the way folks I am now sporting a magnetic copper bracelet on each wrist..! No doubt I've wasted my money buying them, but I'll try anything to see if it helps with the pain in my wrists & thumb joints.

Actually my wife refers to them as "Hubbys Bling" and reckons they look quite sexy....So wait just a moment...maybe they were NOT a waste of money...!!!!
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Date: 29.09.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

LOLOLOL Connor....I found my wrists went Green ...hopeyours dont, and u r soooooooo lucky to be in cyprus, know its hot and u have probs there too... anway enjoy ya Bling Innit!! lol x
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Date: 29.09.2009
From: connor

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Amma not gonna say too much ladies but........

Phew..! Wow...! I should'a bought those bracelets years ago..!
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Date: 29.09.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

LOLOL watch that back Baby!!!!! lol dont come back in here saying ya in agony in a day or two!! lol.....h=btw how does your wife put ujp with this insidious disease? is she understanding? hope so, sounds like she is lol take care
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Date: 14.10.2009
From: connor

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Been on the Methotrexate for two weeks now and ..touch wood..no side effects yet..Good innit.
Jill....As far as the back goes, well what can I say..Amma copin' laverly laidy..!
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Date: 14.10.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

LOL @ u! im thrillled u r coping on that MTX, great news, now I can spread the word that this lufffly geezer named Connnor that lives in Cyprus is copin on MTX, has a lovely lady wife and is having sex!!! lol..... i reckon its the Olive oil in cyprus that has stopped u having side affects, either that or ya mrs has told u, "get well or Immma gooona kickya ass and gettta newa model!" thanks for letting us all know ya doing goood...take care baby!! love to u both x
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Date: 15.10.2009
From: connor

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Allo you laverly Jill laidee.

So 'ow you no da meeses she say "buck up meesta or I gets a newa model in for da nooky beeziness.." ?

Am finkin' all you laidees stik togeffa..!
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Date: 15.10.2009
From: Jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Innnit!!!! Girl power baby! lol....hope ya well ya nutta ....stay gooood pml
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Date: 19.10.2009
From: connor

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hello All,

Am still on Methotrexate. Just took my third dose. Side effects seem to be a queasy stomach the day after taking them, feeling pretty tired and, for want of a better description, my eye's feel itchy.

As I understand it a couple of months may pass before I notice any possible improvement in the Psoriatic Arthritis symptoms. Fingers crossed.

One of the side effects when on Sulfasalazine was yellowing of my eye's. Thats cleared up now and they don't look like a werewolf's eye's any more. ( My dogs have stopped giving me funny looks now so that's good innit..! )

Regards to all...Connor.
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Date: 19.10.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Well done Connor 4 sticking with it, i sometimes get qweasy tum too....pat n parcel of the MTX, it does take time for theat med to kick in, and im sure U will see a difference soon, however, if U dont, im sure they can up the dose, plus there must be other stuff thats even better for u later on down the road perhaps ? I had to stop sulfa, made me ill for months... came offf that, and then eventually MTX with Enbrel biologics...goood combined therapy for me..... LOL@ ya dogs giving u funny loooks, they probably thourt each time u had a BBQ u were goona coook em!! lol

stay well. stick with it, stay Pos!! ya Mantra until nxt posting ok x
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Date: 19.10.2009
From: connor

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Allo again you laverly Jill Laidy..!

Hope you are keeping ok. Am off to bed now. Post again when I can. Mind how you go.

Best wishes...Connor.
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Date: 19.10.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Nite Nite Connor.....go easy Jill x
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Date: 25.10.2009
From: lisa

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

hi i have had pa for 15years now i have been on methotrexate 20mg for 5 years, at the moment injecting each week. i have tried to cope with meth for 5 years, the sickness headaches, fatigue ect!! finally have been approved for tnf drugs, just deciding on humira or embrel? anyone any experiences? i have managed to carry on working throughout, not ready to throw the towel in yet!! just worried about side effects, thanks
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Date: 26.10.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hi Lisa... Ive been on Methtrexatel over two years and on Enbrel just over one... I felt as soon as the in jections kicked in, I felt a major difference....less flare ups, and if I did get a flare up, it does not last as long... so the benefits of Enbrel in my opinion along with Methrexate is fab...couldnt live without it now.... havn t had any side affects with Enbrel at all...still feeel sick with MTX, but again a lot less than b4 Enbrel.... We often get fatigue due to the condition we have, I have Inflamatory Artharitis, so it attacks all soft tissue and joints.... I get tired so easily, fatigue iws the worst thing on top of all the pain, im Not painfree, dont want U to think that I am, Im not, but its bearable, but then again I am taking Opiates(morphine based meds) I do get a lot of absesses due to compromise of Im mune system...most say they get Ulcers etc.... regards Enbrel tho, Im very pleased with it....quite a few people that have posted in here have been takin Enbrel too...dont think there is much difference between the two to be honest...just difff name...anyway, let us kn ow how u get on take care Jill
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Date: 28.10.2009
From: Nick

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Hi Lisa, i was on Enbrel for my first anti tnf but it had no affect on me at all so they changed it to Humira which has had some affect. You will just have to pick one and see if it works for you as our bodies are all different and what works for one will not work for another.
I've had no side affects at all with either.
Good luck
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Date: 28.10.2009
From: lisa

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

thanks jill and Nick just good to hear comments from people who understand, i know its my choice, just feeling much more positive now, going to give the enbrel a try first, swollen fingers crossed!!
thanks again take care
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Date: 29.10.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: Psoriatic Arthritis

Lisa good luck, Like Nick said, if U feel there is no difference, and ive got to be honest, It took a lot of months, mb 6 for me to realise Just good ive been feeling compared to b4....we r all diff, u may find it works Immed for U...I love Enbrel...Im on the pen type now, just been delivered, as I didnt like the injections stinging me and leaving huge bruses....remember then for the future, U can change to the Pen, its like the diabetic type pen, easier to administer, rather than pusing in the syringe.... anyway Lisa, thanks for the other post, very in formative..... keep coming bk,. we need peeps like U and Nick...Love Jill x
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