Guest guest Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 With my own experence when I got the DX Psoriasis and pain together you get the DX of PA. I think the best thing you can do is get a Rheum and tell them that you have Psoriasis. Hope you get the right DX cause the sooner you get treated the better for you. Sorry to hear that you are in a lot pain cause I know how that feels. [ ] Could it be PA? I'm very new here and joined on the recommendation of some friends on the Psoriasis board. To give some background, I developed guttate psoriasis a little over a year ago after a severe case of strep throat. I was covered wall- to-wall with the stuff and looked like I had the chicken pox. I couldn't wear shorts or short sleeved shirts for the majority of the spring and summer. It took me 6 months to get it correctly diagnosed because I couldn't get a referral to get in with a dermatologist for several months and the family doctor kept trying to treat it with prednisone and antibiotics. I finally figured out what it was myself about a month before going to the derm by researching it on the net. When the derm confirmed it, I was so relieved to know what I was dealing with. I was lucky to get a terrific derm who happened to specialize in P. He prescribed some great creams and short tanning bed sessions which have drastically reduced my lesions. I have it terribly on my scalp still, and some spots in different areas of my body, but not to the extent it was during the initial breakout. My biggest challenge came when my derm retired in November, leaving me with no one. I'm now trying to get in with another one, but can't get in until the end of July (we have a desperate lack of derms in this area!) Luckily I have enough prescript refills to get me through until then. But, I've been experiencing a lot of pain and some joint swelling. My knees, ankles and back have been the primary targets. I get up in the mornings like an old woman (I'm only 35) and I ache on and off throughout the day. Ibuprofen helps for a little while, but not all day. The pain in my knees feels like burning, almost like the bones are just rubbing together. I can hear my knees grind as I go up and down the steps. My back just plain aches and I can't get stretch out the ache to save my life. One of my ankles has been worse than the other, and I had thought all along that it was from a previous injury acting up.(broken growth plate in 6th grade) I recently started researching arthritis and then found that there is a type associated with P and now I'm wondering if I could have it. So many of the symptoms that are listed on WebMD coincide with what I am going through. The pain is starting to interrupt my sleep now as I can't get comfortable anymore. Its starting to affect my life and I'm not coping with it too well. I know no one on here can diagnose me, but I need advice and some questions answered. Do you know if you can get PA from guttate psoriasis? Since I can't get in with a derm until the end of July, I'm wondering what I should do? Should I go to a family physician? Try to get in with a rheum? Are there any good over-the-counter meds you can recommend? I don't think I can tolerate this too much longer without some help. The ibuprofen just isn't cutting it. Any help or advice would be appreciated! [Editor's Note: , a significant percentage of people with Psoriasis, guttate or otherwise, eventually develop Psoriatic Arthritis. So, yes, the presence of guttate P can certainly be a very strong indicator of PA. Dermatologists treat disorders of the skin, while rheumatologists treat disorders of the muscles, tendons and automimmune system. It is important that you continue to see a dermy for the P and a rheumy for the PA. It's a bit like seeing your dentist for tooth problems and your OB GYN for " women's " issues. You wouldn't want your dentist interpreting a pap smear - similarly, a dermy should not treat PA. For most of us, the OTC medicines are close to useless so it is yet another reason for getting a proper diagnosis and the right medication. Many of us live much improved lives thanks to PA medications. Kathy F.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 , my son had guttate psoriasis and the arthritis with it. His guttate p. did eventually change into plaque p. He has only been diagnosed within the last 10 days and also has significant pain. He has had the arthritis/joint/muscle problems since he was 5 years old. This board has been a wonderful place to get answers. It's good you found it. Good luck to you. Kathleen. From: " lmwcampbell " <lmwcampbell@...> Date: Tue May 2, 2006 2:47 pm Subject: Could it be PA? " Do you know if you can get PA from guttate psoriasis? " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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