I had an outbreak of psoriatic arthritis after I went on the meat-intensive Scars Dale diet. A rheumatologist prescribed Naproxen for a short time and then Motrin. This relieved the pain and swelling substantially. Then I went to the seashore, ate only fish for a week, and forgot to take the Motrin. All pain vanished. Since then, several decades, I limit beef and turkey servings to 3 or 4 a week and eat plenty of fish. If I pig out on meat, I feel it. I don't know if this would work as well for everyone, but it does for me. No side effects of medicine, and the diet is overall healthier. Published: August 27 ::

At 57, I have had psoriasis most of my life. Many topicals I’ve used, but no relief until methotrexate perhaps 10 years ago. It worked very well to clear most patches. Seeking a more perfect cure and fear of possible liver damage led me to try Enbrel. This too worked, but did not clear patches on calf of each leg. I tried Remicade and this failed after three moths with major onset of psoriasis like I haven't seen since before the methotrexate years ago. Both legs and body were quickly involved. Along with this attack and for the first time has come the rheumatoid arthritis in both my feet. I am back on methotrexate. I have seen a podiatrist and am heading for a rheumatologist. Published: August 27 ::

After having my psoriatic arthritis under control for years, it has now flared up, and there is severe pain across my lower back, above my buttocks. I can hardly move and getting up out of a chair is difficult. All of a sudden instead of being my age of 57, I feel 87. It has come on so suddenly, I don't know what to do. Published: January 04 ::

I am a 47 year old female with mild psoriasis. It’s mainly on the elbows and the scalp and occasionally in the waist area. It gets worse in the winter, and clears considerably in the summer. Psoriatic arthritis has been officially diagnosed within the last four months, but I have had symptoms for the last three years with gradual worsening. I have symmetrical polyarthritis affecting both hands, feet, and hips, and I have osteoarthritis in the hands and spine. I will be starting treatment tomorrow, hoping this will help as I do not want to have to take meds forever. I also take medications for pain. Published: November 16 ::

Currently 42 years old; monthly Remicade infusions and weekly subcutaneous methotrexate injections to control joint pain and swelling in hands/writsts, ankles, lower back, and a shoulder. Psoriasis came first and was always fairly mild (usually not visible to the rest of the world). Also autoimmune hypothyroid. Ten years ago developed a frozen shoulder treated surgically. Took years of physical therapy to deal with scarring. After birth of son six years ago acceleration of aches and pains began; allergic to Celebrex (sulfas) and now GI intolerant to NSAIDS, so therapy has accelerated as well. Tendon swelling in ankles, hands can be biggest problem, and is fairly well controlled at present. Hate prednisone when required. Glad MTX now available for sub-Q without compounding; wish NSAID development could keep up on GI front. Published: March 03 ::