Stelara round two

[Quest4Cure]

I hope UR feeling better soon Fred. We need a good joke here for a good healing laugh! Do u have a dog they can make laughter quickly, just tease with a cookie. That usually get my pups going they are so funny! Studies show that pets bring so much comfort and laughter to many of their owners. Good for health and keeps us company they are our little angels.

I have lots of days like what you describe...Some days is a miserable day. That's when I tune into this forum.

Many here have great positive reinforcements to help you thru this. It will pass . If not its time to check with UR derm. Have you tried DEMARD'S, (disease modifying arthritis drugs). Apremilast is the newest bio drug has less side effects than the others on the market. It was approved in the US in in 2013. My hands are so swollen this am can't pick up small things or get my ring off. Usually after I take anti intiinflamatories after a couple of hours and lite exercise things loosen up! Get out for a walk. Even though it's could be pouring rain just to walk outside or going to the mall later will help raise Ur spirits! Just a little walk. Loosen up the joints help get the toxins out and I drink lots of water. Have u tried topicals for sore joints they help a lot. REALLY !

Hope this is a flare that rest and lots of treatments like hot packs, hot tub, pain meds help well give some relief. You know the drill..
I'm send healing blessings UR way. (((((((Hugs))))))) Quest4CURE


Caroline it sound like u have been thru the mill with this dang disease. MTX has helped a lot of people. Some take it with bios . It always a long road till u find remission or the flakes take a break . U have Lots of good advice!
At least there are a lot of choices for PSA & P. Less than 10 years ago very little was offered for arthritis of any type. Even though we all find what helps, eventually the body tends to build up antibodies to some meds, then a new med are required. That's why some bios work for months then stop. YIKES the toenail thing sounds outrageous!
Sorry that must have been a rude awakening! Hope UR toenail has grown back normally.

I agree with you Caroline this disease is a catch 22 finding relief without side effects & relief at the same time. Not everyone has the same experience with a drug. Everyone has their experiences and beliefs,we are all different when it comes to P & Psa.

It's all so much better when summer comes. Spring is just around the corner. Summer warmth always helps the joints. Time for meds, rest & lite stretching , walkin to help out too.

Lots of to you all.