Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I finally saw the rheumy instead of the phys. ass't. and got some straight answers yesterday. He said I have RA and Psoriasis. And that the x-rays did not show PA at this point. I'm on Humira and it's starting to help pain but not psoriasis. Has anyone been RA then turned PA? I also have thyroiditis,fibromyalgia, sjorgrens, raynauds,dep/anx.So, my autoimmune is a mess but I'm still trying to fiqure out what the future looks like and what is really going on. Thanks to all who post and share.It has been a blessing knowing someone understands. Tish [Editor's Note: I was diagnosed for many years with RA because I had no signs of Psoriasis. I do not understand how your rheumy could say that it is RA, not PA - PA does NOT necessarily show up on an xray - and he of all people should know that. RA and PA often present themselves in very similar ways but the presence of psoriasis is a big clue to a diagnosis of PA. I think you might want to talk to the rheumy about this or consider getting a second opinion from another rheumy. Kathy F.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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