Psoriatic Arthritis Questions (Page 5)

Methotrexate - Does it work? How long? Very confused! Help?

On 12/9/10 I was diagnosed by my rheumatologist with Psoriatic Arthritis and Arthritis in my left hip (damage). The pain is severe (9-10 when unmedicated or really undermedicated). I am prescribe 100mcg of Fentanyl and methotrexate and meloxicam for analgesic relief and lamotrigine (like... read more

Psoriatic Arthritis: Has anyone found relief by living in a hotter climate?

I have PsA with some possible evidence of RA, as well. I currently live in Santa Cruz, CA, where the weather fluctuates a lot, both throughout the year and during the day (everyone wears layers; it can go hot to cold, sunny to cloudy and windy, in the same day). I've had symptoms of PsA for ~6yrs,... read more

Psoriatic arthritis - Can anyone recommend a starter medication?

I have terrible side effects to medication. My doctor suggested methotrexate. I would appreciate any feedback. Thank you

I have Psoriatic Arthritis & am suffering with constant mouth sores?

I have Psoriatic Arthritis and have been taking Methotrexate since April. I have been suffering with mouth sores like never before. I have been prone to canker sores all of my life but never like this. I have read that taking Methotrexate can cause mouth sores but I do not know if the mouth sores... read more

Otezla - I've been taking it for a few months. The psoriasis has cleared but nothing for the?

... arthritis. My hands, wrists and finger joints actually hurt more. Don't know if it's the medicine or I'm just getting worse

Who are the actors in the Cosentyx commercial?

Do you have any good tips or tricks for the Humira injection pen?

... I will do my second injection tomorrow, and I'm nervous. The first one I did at the doctor's office, but I was nervous then too and don't remember everything they told me. Do I have to look for bubbles in the liquid, or check to make sure it's not cloudy? Do I rub the injection site after the... read more

Can Otezla cause increased periods?

I have been on Otezla for about 7-8 months. My periods are starting sooner each month. I was almost always right at 28 days, then starting in March of this year it was 3 1/2 weeks, then 3 weeks, then 2 1/2 weeks, now I just started again today and my last period was a week and a half ago! If this... read more

Who is the actress in the Stelara commercial?

How do you afford Humira. I can't afford the $800 copay?

I have just been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and the doc wants me to take Humira. I can't afford this drug! How do others afford it?

Problems w/ Linzess. I've been taking Linzess for a little over two months now?

... I keep having 1 to 3 days with no bm or very unproductive BMs. Then I'll have a very, very "productive" bm, followed by hours of diarrhea! It is so frustrating. Usually I'll just try to drink water and wait it out. Sometimes I'll give up and take Immodium. Either way, the cycle seems to... read more

Stelara - Muscle weakness, fatigue vibrations in feet and hands?

Only on my 2nd inj. Still feeling wiped out, now muscle weakness, like a heavy feeling and extremities have random twitching and vibration feeling. Anyone else have this?

Adalimumab - Amjevita for ankylosing spondylitis?

I only got diagnosed in July this year with ankylosing spondylitis but pain bad on and of since April 2021, I live in the uk Physio kept saiying it’s fibromyalgia, I said it wasn’t but cutting a long story short I got diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at age of 63 I have had fibromyalgia and ME ... read more

Can I take aspirin while taking methotrexate ?

I have psoriatic arthritis and just started methotrexate. Have a lot of joint pain. Any suggestion on calming the pain?

Can I just stop taking methotrexate completely?

Hi I've been on metoject 20mg nearly 2 years for psoriatic arthritis, and it really does not agree with me. My symptoms range from tiredness, dizziness hair thinning and bad stomach cramps especially day 1 and 2 after injection. But now I feel so depressed it's been coming on awhile but I just want... read more