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Originally Posted by fern46
Thank you!
I am sorry to hear you had another rough day. I thought that might be the case given all you suffered through yesterday. I am still hopeful the medicine will work and this is some sort of fluke flare up. I know you desperately need the relief.
Does this type of arthritis have triggers such as certain foods or weather or seasons, etc? I admit I only know a bit about it after what you and Christina have shared.
I did feel much better after a brief rest this afternoon. We were able to enjoy the outing. Children do have an amazing capacity to assist us in healing. I agree completely!
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This type of arthritis is sensitive to weather and to seasons.
It may or may not be reactive to food. This may or may not be an individualized thing. Much is being learned.yet. Interestingly enough, people with PsA are much more likely to suffer "Gout," which is usually food related; however, many of the Gout cases in PsA are deemed "idiopathic."
I find October is the month when big flares start up for the winter. My rheumatologist says all of her PsA patients start calling her within the same week.
i have found the immune reaction is often triggered by stress.
There is a correlation with asthma. Both ~Christina and I also have asthma. Poor ~Christina has much more severe breathing issues than do I at this time.
I do have to take an occasional ride to the ER by ambulance due to exacerbated asthma.(Especially if I ever catch the flu.)
This condition can be excruciatingly painful. I am on morphine every day, all day long. I also , often, have to add prn dilaudid. This, in addition to NSAIDs and the immune-modulating drugs.
When I was diagnosed, it was incredibly difficult to find out anything about PsA. Over the past 10 years, this has changed after much more research has been done. Doctors now recognize the severity and the potential complications, like asthma, heart disease, etc.
I can start to ramble about this when asked. I might also ramble when not asked.
I am so glad you are feeling better!
Thanks for caring!