My DH started Humira today (long)

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Hi I'm new here. My husband was being treated for Psoriasis in January

by a Derm. The Derm asked him is he had any joint problems. He didn't.

Then a month later after receiving topical spray for the skin he

started having bad pain in his shoulders and hips.

About 3 weeks ago we went to the Rhuemy. She wanted him to use Humira

or Enbrel. We chose Humira since the injections are once every 2

weeks. (DH travels for business some)

Anyway..What can we expect? When will his pain start easing up? He's

in pretty bad pain. He's only 57 and is very athletic. (loves golf and

working out)

He has no nail problems..no problems with any other joints except hips

and shoulders. His back feels stiff. (he says) When he turns his

head..he turns his shoulders too. So..probably his neck has it as well.

How can we be sure this is PsA? I'm scared because there's cancer all

in his family. His mom (Ovarian) His dad died this past Dec with lung

cancer. (dead 4 weeks after diagnosed) His brother (age 36) died of

Mesotheleoma (asbestos cancer), Our grand daughter (Leukemia) she's in

remission. (thank GOD)

So..you can see my concern.

I'm glad I found this forum. Looking forward to sharing and receiving

information. Take care.