Many people struggle with sleep disorders. Those that have an autoimmune disease often have sleep disturbances. The reasons for that are varied; from pain keeping you up at night, depression, stress, and anxiety, or the immune system may be attacking cells involved in the sleep process. Whatever the reason, feeling sleep deprived is just another thing to get someone with an autoimmune disorder … [Read more...]
Treatment options for Psoriatic Arthritis
Last time we chatted about arthritis, I was talking about the difference between Osteoarthritis (OA) and Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA). Today I wanted to talk about the different treatments for OA and PsA, focusing mostly on those for PsA. While there is some overlap, there is a very distinct difference in the supposed effects of them. With OA, treatment is generally anti-inflammatory medications. … [Read more...]
Not your grandma’s arthritis! Osteoarthritis vs Psoriatic Arthritis
As many of you know, I suffer from Psoriatic Arthritis. What many, many people do not understand is the difference between osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. I wanted to start sharing a bit with you about what PsA is like. My hope is that it will help some empathize better with those that suffer from PsA or give support and answers to those that have it. Osteoarthritis vs Psoriatic … [Read more...]
The good and the bad of going to the doctor
I promised an update after my appointment today so here it is. My doctor and I had a long talk today (that probably cost me a couple hundred dollars) about my diagnosis and my medicines. He agrees (finally) that my diagnosis is correct. He fully believes that I have Psoriatic Arthritis due to the effects I have had with the medication. He feels that this has been what was plaguing me last year … [Read more...]
Looking for answers
I am dreading today for one major, humongous reason. I have to go to the doctor. While this is something I should be excited about because it means I could potentially not be in pain anymore, my feelings are more of apprehension and anxiety. I am going to see my rheumatologist about my psoriatic arthritis. I have been taking medication now for 12 weeks. While it has helped some with my pain … [Read more...]