Psoriatic Arthritis?

[BonnieG123]

I have RA currently tolerable, OA, PN, and a few lesser problems. A few weeks ago I had severe electrical-like shocking pains in my back vertebrae for two days. It went away but then my legs started breaking out in itchy red bumps and my full knee replacement knee is very painful. Could this be psoriatic arthritis? Or allergy to the knee replacement device? Ive had the device in place almost two years I wouldn’t think it’s that but…

I use free and clear detergent and my diet is not unusual so I’ve ruled out allergy. But I guess anything is possible.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you and wishing one and all a happy holiday season .

[rabbits65]

Hello Bonnie ,I don’t know anything about your knee but I’ve had itchy , tingling bright red feet that look bumpy . Could be perapheral neuropathy , ( spelling might be wrong). Think they also say burning feet syndrome . Look there’s lots of different conditions . A lot of it comes down to nerve damage .

[BonnieG123 in reply to rabbits65]

Thanks for your reply. I get to see my rheumatologist on Thursday. Maybe she will shed some light. Or a cortisone shot.

[rabbits65 in reply to BonnieG123]

That sounds like a good plan !!!

[cakenomore]

Hi Bonnie, I ve got psoriatic arthritis. I've recently had a short break from my meds and got electric shock type pain in my shoulder and a flare up in my psoriasis. I had a steroid shot that settled the shoulder but my Rhmy appointment has been cancelled, my GP is helping me thank goodness. I would be very interested to know the out come of your consultation, as the way you describe your pain sounds very similar to mine. I hope you get some answers and help.

[BonnieG123 in reply to cakenomore]

I’ll be sure to let you know, cakenomore!

[cakenomore in reply to BonnieG123]

Thank you

[BonnieG123 in reply to cakenomore]

I sure hope you get help as well. Sometimes I just want to sit down and cry but that will just make my nose stuffy and something else to deal with.

[cakenomore in reply to BonnieG123]

I know just how you feel. Sometimes it takes all my will power just to get out of bed. But once I'm up I usually find something to smile about.

[BonnieG123 in reply to cakenomore]

In the evening I like to watch sitcoms that make me laugh. I hate to watch the news but I gotta know what’s going on as well.

[cakenomore in reply to BonnieG123]

I just watch the news headlines in the morning, then listen to music on the radio. The news is too much of the same negative stories every day. I'm looking forward to some Christmas films to get me feeling festive. It's easier to escape the daily pain and pills that way.

[BonnieG123 in reply to cakenomore]

It looks like a good Christmas movie on tonight on ABC. I don’t know where you’re located but I’m in the NYC area.

[cakenomore in reply to BonnieG123]

I live in the U.K. We've got Netflix and also get quite a lot of American channels through sky tv. If it's a good one let me know what it's called, I'm always on the look out for a good film.

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Please do bring this up at your next Rheumatology appointment. However, if the pain becomes unbearable, please call 111 and see what they advise.

[BonnieG123 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, Naomie. I will.