psoriatic arthritis and jaw pain??????????

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hello

i am new to this group, i've been reading the postings for a few weeks

and decided i would like to contribute. i was first diagnosed with

r.a. at 21. a few years later i found i had p.a. every so often i have

a flare up (like, right now). my acupuncturist thinks its seasonal?

the last time i went to the dentist i was diagnosed with tmj. no pain,

just a popping sound on the right side. the right side of my jaw is in

major pain now, along with my neck and shoulders. my doctor does not

think the psoriatic arthritis and tmj are related but i have to

wonder? having all this pain at once is just wrong.

right now i am taking indocin. i am determined to get rid of my pain

without taking any more medication than i have to. also, does anyone

take glucosamine? does it help? if you also are looking for

alternatives, dr andrew weil has a great web sight. i find it helps to

stay positive. i am really glad i found this group, as i'm sure most

of the people i know are exhausted of my interminal complaints.

thanks for ca