Newly Diagnosed and Happy I found this site

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Hi All,

I was diagnosed with PA about 5-6 weeks ago. I have had P since middle school

but only on my scalp until about 6 months ago some spots starting showing up on

my back. I just took my 4th dose of MTX on Friday and have a follow up appt

tomorrow. I think I am slowly getting better. The pain has been so severe and

raging through my entire body at times, but those days seem to be getting

further apart. Some days the pain is actually tolerable now. My latest problem

area is my hands. I had the most excruciating pain and spasms in them a couple

of nights ago that I could hardly tolerate it. My left ring and little finger

have now turned into sausage digits and I think I may have to have my wedding

rings cut off today. I can't exercise right now due to pain but I am exploring

different diets or maybe a better way of saying it would be better ways to eat

that will work for me. It was nice to read that some diet modifications are

working in the " What works for me " thread. I think that is a great thread and

hopefully I will have something to add one day.