My Rheumatologist left the practice and I meet with a new one last week. He says that he is not sure I have PsA but maybe only PMR. Wants me to stop methotrexate immediately and try reducing prednisone my 1 mg a month. Currently are 12.0 mg. Happy about this nut scared too. If he is wrong, when and how will I know?
PMR or PsA or both: My Rheumatologist left... - Beyond Psoriasis
PMR or PsA or both
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You need to explain how your diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis came about.
Do you have Psoriasis’s or family history?
Yes with only elbow and knee patches that come and go.
Can you elaborate on how the Rheumatologist or Doctor came to PSA diagnosis? Did they do bloodwork or Xrays? There really is no test that can say with certainty that your issue is psoriatic arthritis. It’s a process of elimination and having psoriasis even if its a small amount makes you 30% likely to develop psoriatic arthritis (PSA).
No. Not yet. Taking 11 mg this month and do to reduce to 10 in April. Still feeling OK so far. Due to see Rheumatologist in May.
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