Frustrated

[Fred]

Dealing with a lot of pain and tenderness in my heels for many months now. along with other joint pain. Can't hardly walk most morning and nights. Also having trouble getting my Enbrel. Considering I been on it ten years it shouldn't be hard to get it filled. Getting the run around with the specialty pharmacy our insurance switch to this year. They should of kept it the same didn't have any trouble with the one I was using for 10 years. Hope I get it soon. My psoriasis is flaring. Went dermatologist last month and I can't get into rheumatologist till sometime in February. Just frustrated and tired of hurting so much.

Hello Sarah, sorry to hear things are not good for you at the moment.

I'm like Jim, Sorry but I don't know enough about your health system over there to be able to offer any advice on what you should do next. It may be worth having a word with mataribot as he knows his way around the USA health care, I'm not saying he has all the answers but he may have a few tips that could help.

Sarah I cant remember, do you have Psoriatic Arthritis? The reason I ask is it's sounding like it could be either the onset or a flar-up. Try keeping you feet elevated on something soft for a few days, it may help a little.

Here's a couple of threads that mention the Achille's tendon:
Symptoms dermatologists should look for in detection of psoriatic arthritis
Achilles tendon ultrasonography may detect early features of psoriatic arthropathy

Shame you cant get a rheumatology appointment till February, maybe go back to your dermatologist and request they talk to them directly and see if you can be pushed forward as it's to difficult for you to do day to day things.

Sorry I couldn't be more help, but like others said. Were right behind you and don't hesitate to shout out.