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04/03/2022 at 14:50

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Hi everyone,

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Psoriatic arthritis causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in many parts of the body - the fingertips, spine, knees, elbows, and more.

What about you? Which of your joints or other parts of the body are affected by PsA? Is your pain symmetrical, meaning that both sides are affected, or only one side?

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16/08/2022 at 13:28

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Hi everyone,

I think this is an interesting discussion to bring back. Courtney didn't get many responses, but I'll tag a few other members who might be willing to share with the community.

@LesJ57 @thomco @PaulineRosalyn @Chrisstina @Castlemanmom @annemarieduncan @Nicwoz74 @Ashmcl90 @MrsMelSerag78 @spooky @MarLes @Ktcloggs @Mendesfernandes @Maria83 @Ambero @Nuala64 @Joannelouise @Fyonna @Heatherbank @LadyGolfers

Let us know what parts of your body are affected by you psoriatic arthritis-

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LizziB

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19/08/2022 at 11:36

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Hi @LesJ57

Thank you for sharing. That does sound very uncomfortable and challenging to live with on a daily basis. Is there anything you do that helps with managing your psoriatic arthritis?

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04/09/2022 at 16:08

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@LizziB I go for walks every day come rain or shine.

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07/09/2022 at 22:40

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Hi @LesJ57

Walking is such great exercise. Do you walk in the rain outside or do you have somewhere you can do walks inside?

Thanks for sharing!

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04/11/2022 at 09:41

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@LizziB Hi to every one,

Yes, I do suffer from pain on both sides of my body. Both hands and shoulders are affected in my case.

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cheryl80

03/11/2022 at 03:46

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Normally on a good day it all down right hand side.

Both knees, shoulders and feet.

At moment I'm in flare up so left hand all swollen can Barley move the right hand.

Waiting on yearly steriod see gives me any relief

Chrisk78

15/11/2022 at 11:22

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It effects both my hands, both knees and bottom of my feet

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01/12/2022 at 14:33

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Both ankles, and fingers.

Just wondering if anyone has chest pains and on one side, that knocks you feeling very tired

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02/12/2022 at 23:20

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Everywhere but my left arm and foot is affected

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reikiboo64

23/11/2020 at 18:24

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Well where do I start!

I get frustrated by the constant exhaustion in my muscles. The slightest action feels like I have just done a work out to that part of my body whether it be an arm or a my legs for example.

I am aware that my disease isn't managed at all yet even though I have been diagnosed 18 months or so. It just feels like Russian Roulette with my medication as to whether I will be allowed to continue it from one blood test to the next as my liver rebells.

Everyday a new part of my body starts to creak and feel stiff and painful. To be honest it's scaring me just how quickly things are progressing. It is really getting me down. I can't walk far, self care is difficult . I'm determined to be independent so I'll struggle to succeed in the task.

I want to have the energy to get through my day as I work full time running a women's refuge which is mentally very demanding but fortunately not too physically. I'm so tired at the end of each day. It's an uncomfortable exhaustion. I also suffer from Narcolepsy diagnosed at a similar time to the arthritis, and this also gives me fatigue- I have a double whammy of fatigue.!

I am shielding at the moment so I have had a chance to rest. The first week off work I slept solidly and now I feel more rested. I confess I am anxious about becoming so exhausted again but I am determined this illness won't stop me from doing what I love.

Overall I feel distressed with it all and just want it to go away, My healing has gone to pot. I have put weight on as I can't exercise, I dread going upstairs and at times I just don't know how to deal with it.

Sorry to sound so down hearted, I just don't feel I can bring any positivity to this discussion.

x..

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reikiboo64

23/11/2020 at 18:24

@Courtney_J

Well where do I start!

I get frustrated by the constant exhaustion in my muscles. The slightest action feels like I have just done a work out to that part of my body whether it be an arm or a my legs for example.

Sorry to sound so down hearted, I just don't feel I can bring any positivity to this discussion.

x..

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