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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) overlap?
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Hi @rdf56, thanks for your answer.
I’m glad to hear you’re happy with your doctors.
Regarding the “nail pitting & black lines showed up a couple of years ago” — in my case, I had dark lines in my nails that were linked to excess iron exposure from old rusty water pipes in the house, as well as deficiencies in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and protein.
You mentioned that your adrenals are completely non-productive. I assume your endocrinologist has ruled out hypopituitarism, meaning possible damage or reduced function of the pituitary gland?
Yes, as a grandma you’re exposed to everything the grandkids bring home.
Wishing you all the best.
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Thanks again. Probably not too much iron. Filtered water and usually I'm anemic anyway. Didn't have old pipes when the nail stuff started either, although my pipes now were born a year before me! We had to move to an old rancher to get away from steps, for my husband's knee and hip replacements, not to mention my lousy walking and climbing abilities. And no, I'm not sure about the pituitary. She's only ever treated the adrenal stuff that was originally dx'd by my PCP and ultimately, an ending at Hopkins. Lordy, I don't need anything else. I really hope you're doing better soon. You've got enough to deal with as well. Thanks for your interest in my story. You seem to be a very empathetic soul. I can appreciate that.