"Hey Vinnie, I definitely agree, we are too young for this crap!!!! It has been a rough couple of years. I will feel good for a while, then "boom!" another flare. Right now, I'm really bad. On methotrexate, possible going to be put on…"
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First Visit to a Rheumatologist
Started this discussion. Last reply by Valeria Mason Aug 9, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Likes
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Valeria Mason replied to Traci DeFazio's discussion First Visit to a Rheumatologist"Traci -
I have spent much of this year researching PsA. I was diagnosed at the beginning of the year when they found out I am HLA-B27+, a gene marking that causes more severity to the disease also making it more apt to attack the spine. Much fun - I…"
Cindy Foe left a comment for Traci DeFazio"Hey Traci….Thank you…but I hate to ruin things for you I’m not always so positive…but since finding this site I have found a place that makes me want to share my psoriasis stories…trials…and triumphs...and…"
Traci DeFazio commented on Cindy Foe's blog post Our trip to North Carolina....."I am so happy for you!!! You are the most positive person and you bring me so much hope! I wish you the best, and thank you for your blogs. You have inspired me and given me a lot of hope!
Best wishes,
Traci DeFazio"
Traci DeFazio commented on Monica Shawn's blog post Got a job, finally."Congratulations, Monica! I'm so happy for you! I'm sure that is a huge relief! Good for you!"
Traci DeFazio replied to Traci DeFazio's discussion First Visit to a Rheumatologist"Wow, thanks for all the great info, Tracy. I will have to check out that site. I'm so glad to see that you haven't let this get you down! It is so great to hear such a positive attitude. I am so glad I found this board. It is so comforting…"
Tracy O replied to Traci DeFazio's discussion First Visit to a Rheumatologist"Hi, Traci, I'm also new to this board, have had pretty moderate to sever arthritis all my life, I'm 43 now. I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis when I was 13y/o. Despite this, I ran track--hurdles and was one of the top in my region.…"
Traci DeFazio left a comment for Cindy Foe"You are my hero! I really admire your attitude toward this disease. Even though you may have bad days, you don't seem to ever let it get you completely down! I don't know how you do that, but I think it's terrific. I am trying to get…"
Traci DeFazio replied to Traci DeFazio's discussion First Visit to a Rheumatologist"I'm so happy for you! People shouldn't have to worry about money and insurance while dealing with this crap! Good Luck!
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Monica Shawn replied to Traci DeFazio's discussion First Visit to a Rheumatologist"I'm able to get my expensive medicine through the Encourage Foundation. Thank goodness. I did not realize that there was more help. How wonderful to know. Thank you for telling me. I have finally landed a teaching job for the next school year.…"
Traci DeFazio replied to Traci DeFazio's discussion First Visit to a Rheumatologist"Thank you, Monica! Your psoriasis sounds just like mine, we have the same ailments. I'm glad to hear the Enbrel is working for you! I'm sorry to hear that you don't have insurance right now. Have you looked at the National Psoriasis…"
Monica Shawn replied to Traci DeFazio's discussion First Visit to a Rheumatologist"I have psoriasis with PA but I've never seen a rheumatologist for it yet. Mine flared up badly a couple of years ago when I was 37. I also had a spot or two on my arm or leg when I was a teenager. The doctors thought I had some sort of…"
Traci DeFazio replied to Traci DeFazio's discussion First Visit to a Rheumatologist"Oh bless your heart! You are so kind! It is such a comfort to talk to people who actually KNOW what I am going through. Others have NO idea...Thank you so much for the information. I am nervous, yet anxious to know that I may finally get some help.…"
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- At 10:13am on July 22, 2009, Cindy Foe said…
- Hey Traci….Thank you…but I hate to ruin things for you I’m not always so positive…but since finding this site I have found a place that makes me want to share my psoriasis stories…trials…and triumphs...and the more I share here the more comfortable I feel with myself and the more brave I get in the “real world”…I’m glad I bring hope to you, I never in a million years thought I could bring someone hope or inspire them in anyway…I just think of myself as a wife and mother trying my best to live life to the fullest no matter what tries to stop me…I thought for a while that my blogs were too frequent and bothersome…but I’m starting to think maybe they might be helping people deal with things…I don’t know but I like to blog…I like to share my life with others hoping in some way it may help…Thanks for your words of kindness Traci……And if I remember correctly I think you had your first visit to the rheumatologist on my birthday…..while I was in North Carolina…….How did that go? Did you get any answers? Any new meds? Did you like the new doctor? Blog about your experience so we can all read about it…we all had you in our thoughts and prayers…Have a wonderful day Traci!!!!
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