Guest guest Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Forwarded for new member. Rick On 8/16/06, Judy and Ian A Mc Gregor <ijmac@...> wrote: > > Last week I was diagnosed with the above complaint and I really know > nothing about it. I have been on very strong pain killers for the last 20 > years at which time I had a bad car accident. > I have a damaged spine involving 5 of the lower discs in my spine and now > have arthritis in my spine, hands knees etc and have bad psoriacis in my > hair and smaller patches on other parts of my body. > When I was told about it last week I was put on methotrexate and folinic > acid > which reall frighened me as I thought that was for cancer and as my > husband was diagnosed with cancer last month things are getting a bit much > to cope with. > Any help anyone can give me on understanding what is happening to me I > would be most grateful. > My name is Judy McGregor and our e-mail address is ijmac@... > > Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.0.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/390 - Release Date: 17/07/06 > > > -- rick.hahn@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hi Jeannette, I have psoriatic arthritis myself - as does my brother. I do not have any of the skin symptoms of psorisis, but have the arthritis. My daughter who is 17 and has DS started about a year ago with the skin and scalp symptoms of psoriasis, but so far does not have the arthritis associated with it. My brother takes a medication called Sulfasalazine (not sure of the spelling) and it takes care of the problem for him. I am allergic to sulfa meds so I can't take it so I take daily NSAIDs to control it. I have ups and downs with it - sometimes no trouble/aching at all and then I have a flair up and the hurting starts again. This time of year is bad, with the change of the season and getting colder. If you have any questions just ask away. Jackie Boyd mom to Dani, 17, DS, and , 20 > > Hi, > My son now 20 DS has had multiple complaints over the last2 plus years. It > seems we may finally have a diagnosis " Psoriatic Arthritis " . This would explain > lots of stuff but is still not a fun diagnosis. > Does anyone else have a child or adult with DS with this? > Jeannette > > Meddle not in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good > With ketchup! > > > > ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hi Everyone, Glad to hear that someone other than takes Sulfazelacine. So far it has helped his scalp but not the psoriaisis on his knees. We have to have his blood checked every few weeks to make sure it is not damaging cells or liver enzymes. The methetrexate was and had to be stopped. All of the medicines he has been on for psoriatric arthritis the past 10 years have hurt him in one way or another--steroids, vioxx, methetrexate, and liquid motrin. He has never tried Enbrel or Remacaid and will not as these have been linked to fatal side effects in some patients. Dad to , Kristi, (all three Down syndrome, multiple diagnoses) and (Cri du chat) Husband to C. in Mo. Uncle Daddy to and in Calif. (both Down syndrome) Brother in Law to in Calif. jackieboyd46 <jboyd@...> wrote: Hi Jeannette, I have psoriatic arthritis myself - as does my brother. I do not have any of the skin symptoms of psorisis, but have the arthritis. My daughter who is 17 and has DS started about a year ago with the skin and scalp symptoms of psoriasis, but so far does not have the arthritis associated with it. My brother takes a medication called Sulfasalazine (not sure of the spelling) and it takes care of the problem for him. I am allergic to sulfa meds so I can't take it so I take daily NSAIDs to control it. I have ups and downs with it - sometimes no trouble/aching at all and then I have a flair up and the hurting starts again. This time of year is bad, with the change of the season and getting colder. If you have any questions just ask away. Jackie Boyd mom to Dani, 17, DS, and , 20 > > Hi, > My son now 20 DS has had multiple complaints over the last2 plus years. It > seems we may finally have a diagnosis " Psoriatic Arthritis " . This would explain > lots of stuff but is still not a fun diagnosis. > Does anyone else have a child or adult with DS with this? > Jeannette > > Meddle not in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good > With ketchup! > > > > ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I have a friend, a typical adult in her thirties who has it. She does not take the shot for it ( Religious personal convictions about the manufacturing of the shot Enbrel ) and has flare ups that sometime put her in a wheel chair. There is a shot you can take that is relatively effective at “ controlling” the symptoms.( http://www.psoriasis.org/news/stories/2004/20040430_enbrelpsoriasis.php) Humeria is another shot that I know less about. The above link has lots of helpful information www.psoriasis.org <http://www.psoriasis.org/> . You might try getting on their forums as well. ( I have a different form of Psoriasis, Guttate to be exact, but even though the strep infection is long gone it still makes its ugly head known in the winter months) You might see if your son’s doc recommends light therapy or if it will even help. It helps the skin rash, but you have to watch out for cancer. I am sure she would be happy to email you any questions you might have etc in day to day dealing with it. Or I can bounce them off her if you have any. From my understanding its sort of rare.. so finding a person with DS and PA would be like a needle in a haystack I would think.. but that’s what the net is for. :-) Prayers for you and your son, I am sure its not easy at all, and very painful. Steph Psoriatic Arthritis Hi, My son now 20 DS has had multiple complaints over the last2 plus years. It seems we may finally have a diagnosis " Psoriatic Arthritis " . This would explain lots of stuff but is still not a fun diagnosis. Does anyone else have a child or adult with DS with this? Jeannette Meddle not in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good With ketchup! ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol. <http://www.aol.com> com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi Amy, My daughter has psoriatic arthritis, but doesn't particularly have these symptoms, except for one of her joints, one toe. During a flare up her knees definately radiate heat, but I think this is more to do with the level of inflammation in her joints, raher than the fact that it is psoriatic arthritis. She does however have the classic signs of psorias, which are the white scaly patches on elbows and knees. These may or may not be present in anyone with psoriatic arthritis. Hope someone else can be of more help. Best wishes,Lyn. From: nuestrasenora@... Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:08:20 -0700 Subject: psoriatic arthritis Hi, I wanted to ask those of you with experience with psoriatic arthritis a few questions. Lucy has had the experience a couple of times, where she goes outside to play in the cold and when she comes in she her hands and fingers are swollen and red and radiating heat. I think I have heard that this happens with psoriatic arthritis. Also, she has a little raised white bump on her thumb. Any ideas? Amy and Lucy, 7, poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi Amy - Grant has PsA too but he doesn't have those symptoms. I can certainly relate to the red fingers and radiating heat. We live in MN ( not sure where you are) but when we have been out for too long especially when it is really cold out, our fingers will be red, swollen and radiate heat. Pretty sure that it isn't related to psA. Although maybe PsA can make that happen quicker when out in the cold than in others without psa. I haven't noticed it with Grant though but he also doesn't have any finger involvement. About the white bump, does it come to a sunken dome shape with a white head in the middle? Possibly looking like an ingrown hair? That would be mollescum. Which isn't PsA related either although Grant has it. I'd be happy to tell you more about it if you think this could be it. Usually if there is one there will eventually be more because it spreads really eaily. Hope this helped. & Grant (12, PsA/Uveitis) > > > Hi Amy, > > My daughter has psoriatic arthritis, but doesn't particularly have these symptoms, except for one of her joints, one toe. During a flare up her knees definately radiate heat, but I think this is more to do with the level of inflammation in her joints, raher than the fact that it is psoriatic arthritis. She does however have the classic signs of psorias, which are the white scaly patches on elbows and knees. These may or may not be present in anyone with psoriatic arthritis. Hope someone else can be of more help. > > Best wishes,Lyn. > > > > > > > From: nuestrasenora@... > Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:08:20 -0700 > Subject: psoriatic arthritis > > > > > > > > Hi, > > I wanted to ask those of you with experience with psoriatic arthritis a few > questions. Lucy has had the experience a couple of times, where she goes > outside to play in the cold and when she comes in she her hands and fingers > are swollen and red and radiating heat. I think I have heard that this > happens with psoriatic arthritis. Also, she has a little raised white bump > on her thumb. Any ideas? > > Amy and Lucy, 7, poly > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Since tumeric is used for psoriasis I wonder about its’ use for psoriatic arthritis? Google shows numerous matches. See what you can find there. s. fuchs dc From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of joe medlin Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:57 AM Subject: Psoriatic Arthritis Hi folks I thought i remember some discussion on this in the past. I have a 35yo friend who has a break out of this occasionally when his diet includes spicy or fatty foods. It waxes and wanes however. He seems to only get the rash and joint stiffness on his fingers/hand bilaterally Any products that you folks are aware of that help with this stuff?? Thank you! ph Medlin D.C. Spine Tree Chiropractic 1607 NE Alberta St PDX, OR 97211 503-788-6800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Since tumeric is used for psoriasis I wonder about its’ use for psoriatic arthritis? Google shows numerous matches. See what you can find there. s. fuchs dc From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of joe medlin Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:57 AM Subject: Psoriatic Arthritis Hi folks I thought i remember some discussion on this in the past. I have a 35yo friend who has a break out of this occasionally when his diet includes spicy or fatty foods. It waxes and wanes however. He seems to only get the rash and joint stiffness on his fingers/hand bilaterally Any products that you folks are aware of that help with this stuff?? Thank you! ph Medlin D.C. Spine Tree Chiropractic 1607 NE Alberta St PDX, OR 97211 503-788-6800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Looks like there is value to curcumins for arthritis in general. s. fuchs dc LIST REFERENCES LIST REFERENCES A) CURCUMINOIDS 78 H) *ON C & G 0 CURCUMIN 2290 I) ARTHRITIS 70924 C) ARTHRITIS, PSORIATIC 2826 J) *ON A & B & G & I 0 D) *ON A & B & C 0 K) *ON A & I 1 E) *ON A & C 0 L) *ON B & I 8 F) *ON B & C 0 M) *ON G & I 0 G) TUMERIC 3 *****CURR OPIN PHARMACOL***** (REFERENCE 1 OF 5) PMID- 17475558 Khanna D, Sethi G, Ahn KS, Pandey MK, Kunnumakkara AB, Sung B, Aggarwal A, Aggarwal BB Natural products as a gold mine for arthritis treatment. In: Curr Opin Pharmacol (2007 Jun) 7(3):344-51 ISSN: 1471-4892 Arthritis, an inflammation of the joints, is usually a chronic disease that results from dysregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g. tumour necrosis factor and interleukin-1beta) and pro- inflammatory enzymes that mediate the production of prostaglandins (e.g. cyclooxygenase-2) and leukotrienes (e.g. lipooxygenase), together with the expression of adhesion molecules and matrix metalloproteinases, and hyperproliferation of synovial fibroblasts. All of these factors are regulated by the activation of the transcription factor nuclear factor-kappaB. Thus, agents that suppress the expression of tumour necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin- 1beta, cyclooxygenase-2, lipooxygenase, matrix metalloproteinases or adhesion molecules, or suppress the activation of NF-kappaB, all have potential for the treatment of arthritis. Numerous agents derived from plants can suppress these cell signaling intermediates, including curcumin (from turmeric), resveratrol (red grapes, cranberries and peanuts), tea polyphenols, genistein (soy), quercetin (onions), silymarin (artichoke), guggulsterone (guggul), boswellic acid (salai guggul) and withanolides (ashwagandha). Indeed, several preclinical and clinical studies suggest that these agents have potential for arthritis treatment. Although gold compounds are no longer employed for the treatment of arthritis, the large number of inexpensive natural products that can modulate inflammatory responses, but lack side effects, constitute 'goldmines' for the treatment of arthritis. Registry Numbers: 458-37-7(Curcumin) Registry Numbers: 501-36-0(resveratrol) Registry Numbers: 57-87-4(Ergosterol) Registry Numbers: 631-69-6(boswellic acid) Registry Numbers: 95975-55-6(pregna-4,17-diene-3,16-dione) Institutional address: Division of Immunology Department of Medicine University of Cincinnati Cincinnati OH USA. *****INFLAMMATION RESEARCH***** (REFERENCE 2 OF 5) PMID- 16807698 JK, Higo T, Hunter WL, Burt HM The antioxidants curcumin and quercetin inhibit inflammatory processes associated with arthritis. In: Inflamm Res (2006 Apr) 55(4):168-75 ISSN: 1023-3830 OBJECTIVE: Curcumin and quercetin are antioxidant molecules with anti- proliferative, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activities. The objective of this study was to investigate the inhibitory activity of these agents using four assays of inflammatory aspects of arthritis. METHODS: Crystal-induced neutrophil activation was measured by luminol-dependent chemiluminescence. Synoviocyte proliferation was measured by an MTS assay using HIG-82 rabbit synoviocytes in cell culture. Chondrocyte (cultured primary cells) expression of the matrix metalloproteinases collagenase and stromelysin was measured by Northern Blot analysis. Angiogenesis was measured using the chorioallantoic membrane of the chick embryo. RESULTS: Both agents inhibited neutrophil activation, synoviocyte proliferation and angiogenesis. Curcumin strongly inhibited collagenase and stromelysin expression at micromolar concentrations whereas quercetin had no effect in this assay. CONCLUSION: These studies suggest that curcumin and to a lesser extent quercetin may offer therapeutic potential for the treatment of crystal-induced arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Registry Numbers: 117-39-5(Quercetin) Registry Numbers: 458-37-7(Curcumin) Registry Numbers: EC 3.4.24.-(Collagenases) Registry Numbers: EC 3.4.24.17(Matrix Metalloproteinase 3) Institutional address: Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of British Columbia 2146 East Mall Vancouver BC Canada V6T 1Z3. ********** (REFERENCE 3 OF 5) PMID- 17671742 Park C, Moon DO, Choi IW, Choi BT, Nam TJ, Rhu CH, Kwon TK, Lee WH, Kim GY, Choi YH Curcumin induces apoptosis and inhibits prostaglandin E(2) production in synovial fibroblasts of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. In: Int J Mol Med (2007 Sep) 20(3):365-72 ISSN: 1107-3756 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that is characterized by hyperplasia of the synovial fibroblasts, which is partly the result of decreased apoptosis. This study investigated the mechanisms through which curcumin, a polyphenolic compound from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, exerts its anti-proliferative action in the synovial fibroblasts obtained from patients with RA. Exposure of the synovial fibroblasts to curcumin resulted in growth inhibition and the induction of apoptosis, as measured by MTT assay, fluorescent microscopy and Annexin-V-based assay. RT-PCR and immunoblotting showed that treating the cells with curcumin resulted in the down- regulation of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 and the X-linked inhibitor of the apoptosis protein as well as the up-regulation of pro-apoptotic Bax expression in a concentration-dependent manner. Curcumin-induced apoptosis was also associated with the proteolytic activation of caspase-3 and caspase-9, and the concomitant degradation of poly(ADP- ribose) polymerase protein. Furthermore, curcumin decreased the expression levels of the cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 mRNA and protein without causing significant changes in the COX-1 levels, which was correlated with the inhibition of prostaglandin E(2) synthesis. These results show that curcumin might help identify a new therapeutic pathway against hyperplasia of the synovial fibroblasts in RA. Registry Numbers: 363-24-6(Dinoprostone) Registry Numbers: 458-37-7(Curcumin) Registry Numbers: EC 1.14.99.1(Cyclooxygenase 2) Registry Numbers: EC 1.14.99.1(PTGS2 protein, human) Registry Numbers: EC 3.4.22.-(CASP3 protein, human) Registry Numbers: EC 3.4.22.-(CASP9 protein, human) Registry Numbers: EC 3.4.22.-(Caspase 3) Registry Numbers: EC 3.4.22.-(Caspase 9) Institutional address: Department of Biochemistry Dongeui University College of Oriental Medicine Busan 614-052 Korea. *****JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS***** (REFERENCE 4 OF 5) PMID- 16562833 Funk JL, Oyarzo JN, Frye JB, Chen G, Lantz RC, Jolad SD, Solyom AM, Timmermann BN Turmeric extracts containing curcuminoids prevent experimental rheumatoid arthritis. In: J Nat Prod (2006 Mar) 69(3):351-5 ISSN: 0163-3864 Turmeric has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for inflammatory disorders including arthritis. On the basis of this traditional usage, dietary supplements containing turmeric rhizome and turmeric extracts are also being used in the western world for arthritis treatment and prevention. However, to our knowledge, no data are available regarding antiarthritic efficacy of complex turmeric extracts similar in composition to those available for use as dietary supplements. Therefore, the studies described here were undertaken to determine the in vivo efficacy of well- characterized curcuminoid-containing turmeric extracts in the prevention or treatment of arthritis using streptococcal cell wall (SCW)-induced arthritis, a well-described animal model of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Arthritic index, a clinical measure of joint swelling, was used as the primary endpoint for assessing the effect of extracts on joint inflammation. An essential oil-depleted turmeric fraction containing 41% of the three major curcuminoids was efficacious in preventing joint inflammation when treatment was started before, but not after, the onset of joint inflammation. A commercial sample containing 94% of the three major curcuminoids was more potent in preventing arthritis than the essential oil-depleted turmeric fraction when compared by total curcuminoid dose per body weight. In conclusion, these data (1) document the in vivo antiarthritic efficacy of an essential oil-depleted turmeric fraction and (2) suggest that the three major curcuminoids are responsible for this antiarthritic effect, while the remaining compounds in the crude turmeric extract may inhibit this protective effect. Registry Numbers: 458-37-7(Curcumin) Institutional address: Arizona Center for Phytomedicine Research Department of Medicine Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy University of Arizona Tucson 85724 USA. jfunk@... *****JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY***** (REFERENCE 5 OF 5) PMID- 4146582UI - 73228452 Srimal RC, Dhawan BN Pharmacology of diferuloyl methane (curcumin), a non-steroidal anti- inflammatory agent. In: J Pharm Pharmacol (1973 Jun) 25(6):447-52 ISSN: 0022-3573 [No Abstract Available] From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sharron Fuchs Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:20 PM Subject: RE: Psoriatic Arthritis Since tumeric is used for psoriasis I wonder about its’ use for psoriatic arthritis? Google shows numerous matches. See what you can find there. s. fuchs dc From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of joe medlin Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:57 AM Subject: Psoriatic Arthritis Hi folks I thought i remember some discussion on this in the past. I have a 35yo friend who has a break out of this occasionally when his diet includes spicy or fatty foods. It waxes and wanes however. He seems to only get the rash and joint stiffness on his fingers/hand bilaterally Any products that you folks are aware of that help with this stuff?? Thank you! ph Medlin D.C. Spine Tree Chiropractic 1607 NE Alberta St PDX, OR 97211 503-788-6800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Joe,It was recommended to me that coconut oil taken with water or cooked in foods (1-4tsp/day) as well as used directly on lesions works great. The one patient I have suggested it to so far really likes it and his lesions are improving. I personally cook with coconut oil 90% of the time. Jay Lindekugel, DCConcordia Chiropractic Center5425 NE 33rd Ave.Portland Or. From: Sharron Fuchs <sharronf@...> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:19:32 PMSubject: RE: Psoriatic Arthritis Since tumeric is used for psoriasis I wonder about its’ use for psoriatic arthritis? Google shows numerous matches. See what you can find there. s. fuchs dc From: @grou ps.com [mailto:] On Behalf Of joe medlin Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:57 AM @grou ps.com Subject: Psoriatic Arthritis Hi folks I thought i remember some discussion on this in the past. I have a 35yo friend who has a break out of this occasionally when his diet includes spicy or fatty foods. It waxes and wanes however. He seems to only get the rash and joint stiffness on his fingers/hand bilaterally Any products that you folks are aware of that help with this stuff?? Thank you! ph Medlin D.C. Spine Tree Chiropractic 1607 NE Alberta St PDX, OR 97211 503-788-6800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009  And, of course, fish oils are good for any inflammation, including arthritis...(thank you Dr. Seitz). (:-) RR. Psoriatic Arthritis Hi folks I thought i remember some discussion on this in the past. I have a 35yo friend who has a break out of this occasionally when his diet includes spicy or fatty foods. It waxes and wanes however. He seems to only get the rash and joint stiffness on his fingers/hand bilaterally Any products that you folks are aware of that help with this stuff?? Thank you! ph Medlin D.C.Spine Tree Chiropractic1607 NE Alberta StPDX, OR 97211503-788-6800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Abby was diagnosed with pauciarticular arthritis two years ago and she is currently being weaned off of MTX. Over the past month we have noticed that she is constantly scratching her skin. She has red spots on her knees, face, butt, and elbows and has also been scratching her scalp a lot. We first treated in like it was dry skin so we loaded her up with lotion everyday. Then we treated it like an allergy and treated it with Benadryl and cortisone cream with no relief. I am concerned that she may have psoriatic arthritis and the psoriasis is coming out now because of the decreased MTX. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I agree with . We know that the methotrexate has helped keep my daughter's psoriasis in check. Liz Re: psoriatic arthritis I would recommend seeing a dermatologist for a true diagnosis, but it does sound a like like psoriasis. My son, 12, had psoriasis since age 4 and psoriatic arthritis since age 5. Methotrexate works for psoriasis, as well as arthritis. Now that he's being weened off of mtx, it makes sense that the psoriasis might be coming out. On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:01 AM, C <swcrawford3@...> wrote: > > > Abby was diagnosed with pauciarticular arthritis two years ago and she is > currently being weaned off of MTX. Over the past month we have noticed that > she is constantly scratching her skin. She has red spots on her knees, face, > butt, and elbows and has also been scratching her scalp a lot. We first > treated in like it was dry skin so we loaded her up with lotion everyday. > Then we treated it like an allergy and treated it with Benadryl and > cortisone cream with no relief. I am concerned that she may have psoriatic > arthritis and the psoriasis is coming out now because of the decreased MTX. > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. > > > > > -- Thank you, Moy jaimelynmoy@... *Join us for a Nerf War on March 5! Details at www.walkwithandy.com/nerf/* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Your doctor might want to change her diagnosis. My son was first diagnosed as pauci but two years ago he developed psoraisis and his doc changed his diagnosis to psoriatic. He takes Enbrel and uses a cotrizone cream when needed. Abbie (nie, 6, psoriatic) > > > Abby was diagnosed with pauciarticular arthritis two years ago and she is > currently being weaned off of MTX. Over the past month we have noticed that > she is constantly scratching her skin. She has red spots on her knees, face, > butt, and elbows and has also been scratching her scalp a lot. We first > treated in like it was dry skin so we loaded her up with lotion everyday. > Then we treated it like an allergy and treated it with Benadryl and > cortisone cream with no relief. I am concerned that she may have psoriatic > arthritis and the psoriasis is coming out now because of the decreased MTX. > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. > > > > > -- Thank you, Moy jaimelynmoy@... *Join us for a Nerf War on March 5! Details at www.walkwithandy.com/nerf/* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 How did the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis come about? Abby's spots are very red and itchy. The do not look yellow or at all like scabs. It doesn't look like what I think of as psoriasis, but I am wondering if the MTX is making it less severe.  > > > Abby was diagnosed with pauciarticular arthritis two years ago and she is > currently being weaned off of MTX. Over the past month we have noticed that > she is constantly scratching her skin. She has red spots on her knees, face, > butt, and elbows and has also been scratching her scalp a lot. We first > treated in like it was dry skin so we loaded her up with lotion everyday. > Then we treated it like an allergy and treated it with Benadryl and > cortisone cream with no relief. I am concerned that she may have psoriatic > arthritis and the psoriasis is coming out now because of the decreased MTX. > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. > > > > > -- Thank you, Moy jaimelynmoy@... *Join us for a Nerf War on March 5! Details at www.walkwithandy.com/nerf/* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Psoriasis is often characterized by red, itchy plaques. Here is a link to some photos. This may help you: http://psoriasis.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=386 Psoriasis can appear on any part of the body. For my son, it started on his scalp and quickly spread through his whole body after getting strep throat. He had the diagnosis of psoriasis before the arthritis. The pediatrician originally thought it was ringworm, but when it didn't clear up, we were sent to a dermatologist who diagnosed the psoriasis immediately. On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 1:05 PM, Crawford <swcrawford3@...>wrote: > > > How did the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis come about? Abby's spots are > very red and itchy. The do not look yellow or at all like scabs. It > doesn't look like what I think of as psoriasis, but I am wondering if the > MTX is making it less severe. > > > > > > > > > > > Abby was diagnosed with pauciarticular arthritis two years ago and she is > > currently being weaned off of MTX. Over the past month we have noticed > that > > she is constantly scratching her skin. She has red spots on her knees, > face, > > butt, and elbows and has also been scratching her scalp a lot. We first > > treated in like it was dry skin so we loaded her up with lotion everyday. > > Then we treated it like an allergy and treated it with Benadryl and > > cortisone cream with no relief. I am concerned that she may have > psoriatic > > arthritis and the psoriasis is coming out now because of the decreased > MTX. > > Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Thank you, > > Moy > jaimelynmoy@... <jaimelynmoy%40gmail.com> > > *Join us for a Nerf War on March 5! Details at www.walkwithandy.com/nerf/* > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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