My intro by beachbum

[Fred]

To keep the thread on-topic Kat has started a new one for members only here: [Group Specific]

Let's keep this for beachbum's intro thread, here is a reminder of the first post.

I've had plaque psoriasis since 1983. In the past year, a rheumatoligist came to believe I have psoriatic arthritis, based on chronic  stiff joint symptoms and xrays showing mild joint space shrinkage. Blood tests to support this were all negative. She also suggested I try Rinvoq and provided a 30 day free trial. I've not taken this drug. Frankly, I'm not sure the pain is bad enough and the side effects for someone my age (over 65) are a bit alarming. I'm curious of what others may have experienced in combating my issues. The score I get on this website is 13 and the psoriasis plaquing bothers me much less than the joint pain.