Guest guest Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 , I did NOT have psoriasis at the time of my first large flare. Like you, I was misdiagnosed as having a spider bite. That was 10 years ago. I had very little problem over the next 10 years. A little pain in my knee and stiff finger joints. I didn't pay much attention to it - just chalked it up to middle-age. Then I started having a problem with peeling fingertips. They found I had severe contact allergy to rubber and nickel. We thought that explained it. It got worse and worse. Then it spread to the soles of my feet. Finally I had a full-body flare of arthritis pain - BINGO! They finally figured out what was wrong with me all along. The only P I have is my hands and feet and small patches on both elbows, which developed later. I'm thankful for that. You may not get any or much at all. Don't panic. Just deal with it as it comes. There are meds that can help you, no matter what happens. Just be alert and notify your doctor about anything that concerns you. best regards and welcome, sherry z > > Thank you for the welcome. I have only read a few emails from this group, > however, I have seen that fatigue is one of the symptoms. I have very > severe fatigue and its hard on my family (and me) I was just diagnosed with > PA and Fibromyalgia this past week after a summer long of pain because all > the specialists and doctors thought that my joint pain and swelling was from > a virus or a spider bite, not any specific arthritis, because it came on so > quickly. I have NOT got psoriasis, thank goodness. Do you think it will > come eventually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 I forgot to ask - why do they think it is PA if you don't have any P? just curious and still learning myself, sherry z > > Thank you for the welcome. I have only read a few emails from this group, > however, I have seen that fatigue is one of the symptoms. I have very > severe fatigue and its hard on my family (and me) I was just diagnosed with > PA and Fibromyalgia this past week after a summer long of pain because all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Hi , welcome......I have had PA quite some time now and never had psoriasis anywhere on my body. I had horrible issues with fatigue also until someone at my gym told me to try a product you can buy at GNC or online at bodybuilding.com.....its made by a co called Muscletech and its called thermoshredd.....I tell you what- I do not know what is in it and I do not care....it took care of it and now as long as I take this with breakfast and lunch-no issues. I am sure it is probably horrible for you, but really, its better the Devil you know then the devil you don't Give it a try if you are ok with caffeine and weird herbs....I will not go anywhere without it... nne s@...> wrote: Thank you for the welcome. I have only read a few emails from this group, however, I have seen that fatigue is one of the symptoms. I have very severe fatigue and its hard on my family (and me) I was just diagnosed with PA and Fibromyalgia this past week after a summer long of pain because all the specialists and doctors thought that my joint pain and swelling was from a virus or a spider bite, not any specific arthritis, because it came on so quickly. I have NOT got psoriasis, thank goodness. Do you think it will come eventually? Thanks Ontario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 This is Kate....I don't have P. My sister does. My Rheumy said that PA and plantar fasciitis go hand and hand( I was diagnosed with that in June). In fact she gave me a check list that had that on it. I've read the 15% of the people with PA don't have P, some never develope it. (I'm still learning too) Kate At 06:17 PM 11/28/2006, you wrote: >I forgot to ask - why do they think it is PA if you don't have any P? > >just curious and still learning myself, >sherry z > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 That would certainly be great not to develop it. Re: [ ] Re: New Member - This is Kate....I don't have P. My sister does. My Rheumy said that PA and plantar fasciitis go hand and hand( I was diagnosed with that in June). In fact she gave me a check list that had that on it. I've read the 15% of the people with PA don't have P, some never develope it. (I'm still learning too) Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 I also have been diagnosed with Fibro., which would also explain some of the fatigue. Right now I am waiting for the diagnosis to be confirmed and then will look at my med options. I do understand that both of my options have issues with my live and my eyes, which is scary. Re: [ ] New Member - Hi , welcome......I have had PA quite some time now and never had psoriasis anywhere on my body. I had horrible issues with fatigue also until someone at my gym told me to try a product you can buy at GNC or online at bodybuilding.com.....its made by a co called Muscletech and its called thermoshredd.....I tell you what- I do not know what is in it and I do not care....it took care of it and now as long as I take this with breakfast and lunch-no issues. I am sure it is probably horrible for you, but really, its better the Devil you know then the devil you don't Give it a try if you are ok with caffeine and weird herbs....I will not go anywhere without it... nne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 From what I have been reading here, everyone is different with symptoms, meds etc. This is normal in life. What works for one may not work for another. It is all trial and error. I was on prednisone for 4 months in the summer and gained 55 lbs. I HATE this drug, but it does help with the pain. I am not back on it, because it was important for me to have pain relief in order to get up and get going more. Especially at Christmas time. Lots of gift certificates will be given this year.! [ ] Re: New Member - , I did NOT have psoriasis at the time of my first large flare. Like you, I was misdiagnosed as having a spider bite. That was 10 years ago. I had very little problem over the next 10 years. A little pain in my knee and stiff finger joints. I didn't pay much attention to it - just chalked it up to middle-age. Then I started having a problem with peeling fingertips. They found I had severe contact allergy to rubber and nickel. We thought that explained it. It got worse and worse. Then it spread to the soles of my feet. Finally I had a full-body flare of arthritis pain - BINGO! They finally figured out what was wrong with me all along. The only P I have is my hands and feet and small patches on both elbows, which developed later. I'm thankful for that. You may not get any or much at all. Don't panic. Just deal with it as it comes. There are meds that can help you, no matter what happens. Just be alert and notify your doctor about anything that concerns you. best regards and welcome, sherry z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Thanks for the info, Kate. I also had plantar fasciitis as a big part of my symptoms. I didn't realize that it was a diagnostic criteria for PA. sherry z > > This is Kate....I don't have P. My sister does. My Rheumy said that PA > and plantar fasciitis go hand and hand( I was diagnosed with that in > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Sorry I didn't word myself well, it is one of the possible criteria. IE the list was you must have a certain number from this list. I'll dig the paper out later I need to head to bed. Kate At 12:24 PM 11/29/2006, you wrote: >Thanks for the info, Kate. I also had plantar fasciitis as a big part >of my symptoms. I didn't realize that it was a diagnostic criteria for >PA. > >sherry z > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 I understand, kate. No need to go searching for the list... sherry z > > Sorry I didn't word myself well, it is one of the possible criteria. IE > the list was you must have a certain number from this list. I'll dig the > paper out later I need to head to bed. > > Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 In a message dated 27/11/2006 19:09:38 GMT Standard Time, fortheluvofgoldens@... writes: Hello Everyone. I am new here. I was just diagnosed, finally, with Psoriatic Arthritis, in London Ontario. I have not been able to work or walk very much for 9 months now. I also have a herniated disc in my back, so this is making things worse. I look forward to reading everyone's questions and answers. Hi , A late welcome to the group. I hope you have settled in ok over the last few days and managed to get to know a few people here. They are a great bunch. Reading on through your subsequent posts, I see you have done just that. That's great. Again, welcome. Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 I always suggest to women that they request a copy of their operative report from the explant surgery. This is a report that the doctors are required to file when they complete any surgical procedure. In this report, they will discuss everything that was done during the surgery, in detail. The reason for requesting this report is because this is the only way you can know for sure what was done during explant. You will be able to read on the report exactly what the doctor took out of your body, and will describe the process by which it was accomplished. This is how you can know if you received a total capsulectomy, or en bloc removal. Some women who were TOLD that the doctor would do a total capsulectomy have been stunned to read on the operative report that they in fact only received a partial capsulectomy. Many times doctors will not want to take the time and effort necessary to remove the posterior capsule, and so will only remove the anterior capsule. They will do this, even knowing that the woman has requested a total capsulectomy. They might say something like, " once I got in there, I found I could not get it all. " That may or may not be true, but I can safely say that the best surgeons will make sure they get it all! So....be careful. Your safest bet is to get a copy of the operative report and not trust everything the doctor says, no matter how nice they seem. I am not trying to slam any one doctor or discredit anyone in particular. I am just saying that I know of more than several instances when women were told one thing before surgery, only to find out by reading the operative report that something different was done. Women have even found out that they had silicone gel implants for years when they had believed they had saline! I guess some doctors think that we will not be able to find out the truth...unless we act smarter than they think we are, and figure it out. Buyer beware applies! Patty > > Hi everyone, > > My name is and I'm 39 yrs old. I have been miserable with saline implant since I got them almost 3 years ago. I was online looking for symptoms, surgeons for explantation, and support and came across this group. I health has gone downhill since the implants. I have muscle aching and burning, pain underneath one implant, confusion, memory loss, and a hard time breathing at times. I'm not sure what is associated to the implants and actually there is so much I can't even remember all of my symptoms all the time. I even read that muscle twitching can be associated, and I developed that recently. I am incredibly fatigued. I had a horrible day today, blaming my husband to the point of causing him to have to go the the er with chest pains. I am very scared to go through another surgery. I hate life now. I have a poor 12 yr old that needs me to be healthy so I've been crying all day again. Thanks. > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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