A Hello

[Kellie71]

Hello all,

A little ( not that little in truth ) introduction about myself. I have had Gout since my early 20's, which tied in nicely with developing Psoriasis, which was almost overnight in covering my scalp ( these were triggered I believe by the passing of both parents within a year of each other) was a good few years before I got that under control ( which is a slight understatement *wry smile*)

I was on the radar for Psoriatic Arthritis at least 6 years ago when my Rheumatologist mentioned it in a letter to my GP ( fortunately I have GP And specialist that send me a copy of all correspondence) No follow up... Until last year when it was followed up and diagnosed.

Diagnosed in September and treatment was Methotrexate, I did not take this until January this year.. this was just so I could research and get myself in the frame of mind to take this drug, highest dose was 17.5, and I was not going any higher, stopped in mid July to losing hair and frankly it not working. ( personally had a awful time on the drug) Because one has to fit a specific criteria for a biologic ( at my Rheumatologists in Kent) I have now been put on Sulphasalazine, which I have informed the Rheumatologist that this will be started at the end of this month.

My Introduction is now over and tea is much needed , Looking forward to contributing to the discussions on here . Kellie