Hi, I'm new here...

[browneyedgirl]

I am glad I found this group to learn from others who are dealing with the same things I'm dealing with. I have had Psoriasis for 42 years, but have been fortunate to have had times of remission. I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis when I was 31 - I remember sitting in the doctors office crying because I couldn't play with my 2 small children because the pain was blinding at times (oh man, if I bumped an inflammed joint - took my breath away for a minute - I remember even getting light-headed from the pain). Fast forward to 20 years later - kids moved out and are on their own, my husband and I are empty nesters - and we are loving it (don't tell our kids - we dearly love them, but it is nice to be in this chapter of our life).

I have taken Stelara for 2 1/2 years and had fantastic results, but it is no longer working on my skin - darn psoriasis is spreading on my scalp again - no where else though. But you know what? If this is my lot in life, I can deal with it - it could be something much, much worse! It could always be worse! 

I am at a fork in the road right now, my derm and rheum want me to start cosentyx, but I am having a lot of anxiety after reading possible side effects and justifying taking this new drug for a little scalp psoriasis. The arthritis is not bad right now - I can tell it's worsening some, but is it bad enough to take a new drug or should I just use the topical treatments on my scalp for now and pain relievers for the joint pain? I've got to make a decision. 

It's nice knowing there are kindred spirits here with a listening ear and an understanding of what I'm going through. Looking forward to getting to know you all.