Guest guest Posted December 8, 2001 Report Share Posted December 8, 2001 Hello everyone, My name is Ann and I am 41yrs old. I live in Indiana with my husband and two children one 7yrs old and my youngest is 7months old. I have had Psoriasis since I was 19yrs old, but didn't have it diagnosed until I was 35. My Psoriasis has progressed with each of my pregnancies. In the beginning I just had a little on my scalp. When I became pregnant the first time I began having lesions on my elbows and chest. With my second pregnancy the lesions progressed to my face, back, right knee, stomach, and hands. Over the years I noticed that my joints were getting sore. They would flare up then I would feel better. (I just thought I was getting old) After my son was born (7mos ago) My right shoulder, left knee, and left thumb and wrist was extremely stiff. It was hard to pick up my baby in the middle of the night or in the mornings. I told my Dermatologist about the pain and he referred me to a Rhum. (He was the one that diagnososed me with PA. I am still getting use to the idea of having PA. I have my good days and my bad days. So far I have been controlling the discomfort with NSAIDs. But my stomach is starting to give me trouble so I am being switched to another medication. (I don't know what yet) Anyway, this is me, I am so glad to have found this website, it is comforting to know that I am not the only one and to be able to read how other people are dealing with things. Sincerely, Ann L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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