Guest guest Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Welcome Annette -- Figuring out PA and P is a lot like herding cats, it takes a lot of time and energy to achieve very little results. I had mononucleosis about 12 years ago which seemed to trigger severe allergies which grew into PA......all autoimmune diseases. I didn't realize that the " dandruff " I have had since I was a child is actually P and some of the joint flares I have experienced were probably forms of PA. I hope you find the best combination of meds to prevent joint damage and feel as well as possible. Also, I hope you keep us posted on your progress. Cheri Annette Small <annette.mary.small@...> wrote: I haven't wriiten before but have found all the messages very interesting. I am 46 and have had psoriasis since I was 13 but have been diagnosed with PA for 2 years. My rheumatiod factor has consitently been high though (just under 100) so the Rhuematogist is keeping an eye on that although she thinks I still have PA. I haven't had any swelling. The joint pain is not as severe as many of you but it is in most of my joints and I find it discouraging to be in pain most of the time. My neck is the worst but I have found a magnetic necklace has helped. I don't take asnti-inflammorites all the time as they don't agree with my stomach. I had a day in hospital as a result of Celebrex, just 5 days after first being put on it. My rheumatoligist and I don't think she's much different to others here in Canberra is very wary to put you on much medication unless you have swelling and definite bone erosion as shown on X rays. I may write more often if this goes through, I wasn't exactly sure if this was the correct way to send a message. I was very unwell a few years ago with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and I often don't know whether the fatigue is because of that or from the PA. Do any of you with PA have the high Rh factor? Bye for now Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Hi Annette, Good to hear from you. I feel it would be better if the doctors were a bit more proactive with regard to this disease rather than reactive so that they could maybe prevent joint damage in people. Hope you can mail more often. Looks like you did it right. lol Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I would say you have have RA. If you have PA there would be nothing showing up in your blood work Now, can you have both?????? I think this is a job for Orin..... [Editor's Note: Many rheumies believe that you CAN have more than one form of arthritis. Such people are said to have polyarthritis. Kathy F.] Thanks, --- jane karsten <janekarsten@...> wrote: > > Do any of you with PA have the high Rh factor? > > Hi Annette, Congratulations on breaking the sound > barrier and posting a message! I also have a high > rheumatoid factor, which has my rheumies wondering > if > I have RA or PA. However, I have a brother with PA > so > that seems to be the more likely culprit. > > I am 44, dx'd two years ago, although I suspect that > I've had PA for many years (I've had sausage toes > since I was a teen but thought that they were the > result of cows stepping on my toes when I was > milking > I have only ever had one small patch of P. For > years I thought I suffered from chronic fatigue, but > upon reflection, realize that it was likely PA. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I have PA, and osteo in my knees and back !! Greg. Re: [ ] First time Message I would say you have have RA. If you have PA there would be nothing showing up in your blood work Now, can you have both?????? I think this is a job for Orin..... [Editor's Note: Many rheumies believe that you CAN have more than one form of arthritis. Such people are said to have polyarthritis. Kathy F.] Thanks, --- jane karsten <janekarsten@...> wrote: > > Do any of you with PA have the high Rh factor? > > Hi Annette, Congratulations on breaking the sound > barrier and posting a message! I also have a high > rheumatoid factor, which has my rheumies wondering > if > I have RA or PA. However, I have a brother with PA > so > that seems to be the more likely culprit. > > I am 44, dx'd two years ago, although I suspect that > I've had PA for many years (I've had sausage toes > since I was a teen but thought that they were the > result of cows stepping on my toes when I was > milking > I have only ever had one small patch of P. For > years I thought I suffered from chronic fatigue, but > upon reflection, realize that it was likely PA. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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