Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Hello Kerri -- Welcome! My PA surfaced in my left foot first. I have P on the bottoms of my feet too. I was so miserable with it until I started treating myself to regular pedicures. It makes all the difference for me. They remove all the thick dead skin and get down to good skin. Admittedly it doesn't last long (about 10 days) before it becomes noticable again but I usually don't go again for 6 weeks, by which time I really need another pedicure. They also cut my toenails and remove all thickened skin around and under my toes. I don't get my nials polished but they do massage my feet and legs......sigh!!! My husband is so stubborn that he won't go but I'm still working on him. I did talk my Mom into trying it and she loved it too. , maybe you should try it too. It is not just a " woman " thing! Cheri :-)) [ ] RA and FM > Hello everyone, my name is Kerri and i'm new to this group. It's so > nice to have a group about PA. I was diagnosed with PA early last > year. Up till then no one could tell me what was wrong with me. > (nothing unusual) I suffer PA on my feet. For many years the doctors > just told me it was the shoes i was wearing. HA HA. I've also had FM > since i was a child. Probably born with it. The skin on my feet snags > on carpet and almost anything. Some days i can barely walk. Is there > anyone else in this group that has psorisis on their feet. It would > be realy nice to chat with someone who understands. > I hope to chat with someone soon. > > [Editor's Note: Hi, Kerri; Well, I've had the psoriasis on my feet, off and on for more years than I care to count. It can be bizarre; especially when, in two or three pieces, you can peel the bottom of your foot off...between the itching and the pain, it's one of the peskiest places to have the P. What's your take? > D.] > > > > > Please visit our Psoriatic Arthritis Group's informational web page at: > http://www.wpunj.edu/pa/ -- created and edited by list member aka(raharris@...). > > Also,in August 2001,list member Jack aka Cornishpro@... began to conduct extensive research which he publishes as the " Psoriatic Arthritis Research Newsletter " , monthly in our email and digest format. Many thanks to Jack. Back issues of the newsletter are stored on our PA webpage as well as the archives of the list. > > Don't forget that the list archives comprise a tremendous amount of information (Over three years of messages and answers).Feel free to browse them at your convenience. > > LET'S HEAR FROM SOME OF YOU LURKERS out there! If you have a comment or question, chances are there is a person who has been around a while who can help you out with AT LEAST an educated guess for an answer! If not,we can steer you in the right direction with a good website to go to, > > Blessings and Peace, > > Atwood-Stack, Founder > Alan , Web & List Editor > Jack , Newsletter Editor > Pat Bias, List Editor > Ron Dotson, List Editor > Orin, List Editor > , List Editor > and any others who help in any way (thank you!) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Hi Kerri and welcome, I don't have P on my feet fortunately(for me) I can imagine that wouldn't be too pleasant to say the least. Hope this group helps. Take care, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hi- I think they go hand in hand myself. I have had it after about a year of having RA. Somehow the lack of oxygen in the muscles which occurs as a by product of the disease process. Getting enough sleep helps alot. Muscle relaxants, hot showers and naps help too. Deborah B On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 9:17 PM, helen flatau <hlflatau@...> wrote: What is the connection between RA and FM? It seems when someone has pain symtoms that do not respond the medicines readily, the ortho people jump to Fibromyalgia as a diagnosis, or non-diagnosis. If you have RA do you automatically assume fibromyalgia as a part of it? This seems especially important if one is seronegative RA. I had a sed rate off the chart when I was diagnosed, but previously had never had more than a slight elevation. Otherwise, no serological support, but some hand symptoms. I, by the way, LOVE the parafin bath that I bought at a yard sale. When my hands ache, it is sooooo sooothing. Ice packs before hand makes it even more effective for a longer time. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Sorry I have not posted for a while my mother was in the hospital, I was so nervous I was about to throw up at work last week. She is back to her normal witchy self. I purchased some lotion at the hardware store its called two old goats it is right by the register it works very well ..I went to legal aid to get a lawyer about my disability case I have not heard anything from them. More will be revealed later. From: helen flatau <hlflatau@...>Subject: RA and FMRheumatoid Arthritis Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009, 9:17 PM What is the connection between RA and FM? It seems when someone has pain symtoms that do not respond the medicines readily, the ortho people jump to Fibromyalgia as a diagnosis, or non-diagnosis.If you have RA do you automatically assume fibromyalgia as a part of it?This seems especially important if one is seronegative RA.I had a sed rate off the chart when I was diagnosed, but previously had never had more than a slight elevation. Otherwise, no serological support, but some hand symptoms.I, by the way, LOVE the parafin bath that I bought at a yard sale. When my hands ache, it is sooooo sooothing. Ice packs before hand makes it even more effective for a longer time.Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 I had one dr tell me he doesn't believe in FM. He doesn't think it's a disease or disorder. So I never went back to him. I don't know if they go hand in hand together. Vicki From: helen flatau <hlflatau@...>Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2009 8:17:32 PMSubject: RA and FM What is the connection between RA and FM? It seems when someone has pain symtoms that do not respond the medicines readily, the ortho people jump to Fibromyalgia as a diagnosis, or non-diagnosis.If you have RA do you automatically assume fibromyalgia as a part of it?This seems especially important if one is seronegative RA.I had a sed rate off the chart when I was diagnosed, but previously had never had more than a slight elevation. Otherwise, no serological support, but some hand symptoms.I, by the way, LOVE the parafin bath that I bought at a yard sale. When my hands ache, it is sooooo sooothing. Ice packs before hand makes it even more effective for a longer time.Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 In a message dated 10/4/09 8:27:33 AM, dvhoyt@... writes: I had one dr tell me he doesn't believe in FM. .......................................................................... Many doctors do not believe that fibromyalgia is a disease. Personally, since I don't have it, I can't say one way or the other. I have rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, both of which are recognized as autoimmune diseases by rheumatologists. Here's an interesting article from last January's New York Times about fibromyalgia headlined "Drug Approved. Is Disease Real?" http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/14/health/14pain.html Regards, BeingIrish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Angie, if you would let us know when you have troubles like you recently experienced then those of us who pray could do so and others could offer sympathy. I’m glad things are better for you now. Prayers are on the way and God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 I haven,t posted in a while. I still do not know what my correct diagnosis is I was told it is rheumatoid arthritis now i believe it is gout. From: helen flatau <hlflatau@...>Subject: RA and FMRheumatoid Arthritis Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009, 9:17 PM What is the connection between RA and FM? It seems when someone has pain symtoms that do not respond the medicines readily, the ortho people jump to Fibromyalgia as a diagnosis, or non-diagnosis.If you have RA do you automatically assume fibromyalgia as a part of it?This seems especially important if one is seronegative RA.I had a sed rate off the chart when I was diagnosed, but previously had never had more than a slight elevation. Otherwise, no serological support, but some hand symptoms.I, by the way, LOVE the parafin bath that I bought at a yard sale. When my hands ache, it is sooooo sooothing. Ice packs before hand makes it even more effective for a longer time.Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 I had fm for 21 years, went to drs. and had confirmed four times over that period. Last Feb. came down with horrible pain, couldn't walk, sit, my knees hurt. could barely roll over in bed. Every move hurt and then some swelling in hand. Went to my dr. and tests showed RA in the 240's, vit d level down to 11 and in April dx with RA. Am taking meloxicam and sulfadine and have made it back 95%. FM is now gone buy my vit D is always low and taking suppliments for that. Don't know why it split and went away, but I am in less pain than I was with daily fm. But with fm I knew it wasn't a damaging thing. I hope for the best and hope they find out why and what of all this stuff. Good luck and make sure you get someone to take tests and dx so you get the right care or meds. If RA and you ignore it could cause damage forever. From: helen flatau <hlflatau (DOT) com>Subject: [rheumatoid_ arthritis] RA and FMrheumatoid_arthriti sgroups (DOT) comDate: Saturday, October 3, 2009, 9:17 PM What is the connection between RA and FM? It seems when someone has pain symtoms that do not respond the medicines readily, the ortho people jump to Fibromyalgia as a diagnosis, or non-diagnosis.If you have RA do you automatically assume fibromyalgia as a part of it?This seems especially important if one is seronegative RA.I had a sed rate off the chart when I was diagnosed, but previously had never had more than a slight elevation. Otherwise, no serological support, but some hand symptoms.I, by the way, LOVE the parafin bath that I bought at a yard sale. When my hands ache, it is sooooo sooothing. Ice packs before hand makes it even more effective for a longer time.Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 I do not have health insurance so the process will take a while till i get the correct diagnosis. thanks for responding so quickly. From: helen flatau <hlflatau (DOT) com>Subject: [rheumatoid_ arthritis] RA and FMrheumatoid_arthriti sgroups (DOT) comDate: Saturday, October 3, 2009, 9:17 PM What is the connection between RA and FM? It seems when someone has pain symtoms that do not respond the medicines readily, the ortho people jump to Fibromyalgia as a diagnosis, or non-diagnosis.If you have RA do you automatically assume fibromyalgia as a part of it?This seems especially important if one is seronegative RA.I had a sed rate off the chart when I was diagnosed, but previously had never had more than a slight elevation. Otherwise, no serological support, but some hand symptoms.I, by the way, LOVE the parafin bath that I bought at a yard sale. When my hands ache, it is sooooo sooothing. Ice packs before hand makes it even more effective for a longer time.Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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