Psoriatic Arthritis

@connie1018
Do you mean what symptoms with psoriatic arthritis are indicated for treatment with bioglogics?
I'm not sure about your question but will tell you that I have had disabling autoimmune illness(es) for 30 years. The diagnosis has changed with time and depends on the rheumatologist I see. Almost like a personality quirk(!)
For the past 10 years I have felt the most stable on biologic infusions for RA; remicade, simponi aria.
However about 2 years ago my symptoms started changing again; rashes, eczema, skin discoloration, worsening back pain, not only hands and feet symptoms I've known with RA.

What made me look twice at your post is my doctor just told me, Maybe we've been treating your psoriatic arthritis as rheumatoid arthritis for 10 years. He said this because my diagnosis is RA-factor seronegative.
He said he'd treat PsA with the same biologic for now.

I think the main thing I've learned is how autoimmune illness is not always easy to diagnose, or treat. I think your question should be on a note that you take with you when you go see a rheumatologist! I hope you find what you enjoy in life and get a break from illness. This is the only way I've maintained my sanity.

Thank you for sharing your insights with me.

Know your inflammatory test results and check periodically.
I chose Humira a TNF blocker but there are other biologics.
I was most comfortable starting a biologic with long term track
record and known side effects. Keep in mind the need to control
inflammation and symptoms. Have your cardiac risk assessment
done and make sure your doctors communicate.

@jw9 Yes , definitely anyone with Psoriatic Arthritis,RA etc these autoimmune diseases take a huge toll on our daily activities of our life , which give us pleasure and or connect to family and or friends

I found there is no cookie cutter answer. You need a rheumatologist that listens to you, and you need to listen to your body. Some people a medication works great in the beginning but then your body fights it and you have to try another. Some is finding a combination of medications that works great. For me, it is a biological and a heavy dose of an old school anti inflammatory drug…. Everyone is truly different.

One thing I find it important is to change your diet.
Arthritis runs high in my mom’s family. However, in the past we did not have the thorough test we have available now. In my case what contributes to my inflammation ( and therefore Arthritis) is a gluten intolerance result after my labs. So I am not allergic to gluten. Only intolerant. And I pay a high price ( pain) when I choose to have occasionally. The only medicine I have been taking for about 3 years is
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE. ( PLAQUENIL) So far it’s working as told by my Nurse Practioner.

@vickijet
Please share the name of the old school antiinflammatory drug.
Thanks

Hi, I have Psoriatic Spondylsosis Arthritis and it was finally diagnosed with a gene that shows up in a blood test as positive. My Rheumatologist put me on Tremfya immediately. It is to prevent it from getting worse but doesn't truly stop all of the pain. I hope that yours gets under control soon. Keep us updated.

Rainbow is what I take & I’ve had no problems with it. I don’t even know I’m taking it. No side effects whatsoever. Abbvie will even help you pay for it & sometimes get it for free. I pay $0 for mine. Good Luck!

Rinvoq not Rainbow!!