Guest guest Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 I was dx w/ PA about 3 weeks ago. The rheumatologist prescribed sulfasalazine but I broke out in horrible hives. What is the next line of attack? I'm currently weaning back off prednisone that they prescribed for the hives (which helps the PA also.) Nothing seems to help the skin psoriasis. Those shot medications sound terrifying. What happens if you just try to treat flares with ibuprofen? Do you all still exercise? I have a favorite class named " Body Pump " which I know is hard on my joints, but it's actually an exercise class I like! I don't want to give it up. I just did it for the first time again since all this started (my knee and leg swelled up like a balloon.) ANyway input is MUCH appreciated. I have been posting on various message boards but noone seems to reply. I'm hoping that is perhaps because PA is so manageable that noone needs too much support! Hope all is well! Ally [Editor's Note: Other front line meds include Methotrexate, Enbrel, Humira and Remicade. You should research each of those on line (and in our archives) and talk to your rheumatologist about each of them. Instead of doing exercises which are harmful to your joints, you can obtain a video called People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) from the Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org) or can take aquatics for arthritic in a warm water pool. Kathy F.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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