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Living With AxSpa and Peripheral Spondyloarthritis

anthony.carrone

When symptoms occur mostly in places other than the spine, the condition is called peripheral spondyloarthritis. There are several types of pSpA, including:

-Psoriatic arthritis (PsA)
-Reactive arthritis
-Arthritis with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
-Undifferentiated spondyloarthritis

Is anyone here also diagnosed with peripheral spondyloarthritis?

CommunityMember28abe6 Member
Peripheral spondylo arthritis
1. CommunityMember28abe6 Member
  
  Undifferentiatedspondylo
  arthritis. Positive spondylosis in
  the cervical and lumbar spine. Just had MRIs my left shoulder down to my elbow. We'll see what the results are in a few days. Deformation of bones on lateral aspects of my feet primarily my right foot. That could also be due to osteo-
  arthritis. Labs-elaveted CRP, WNL sedrate. Just started back on methotrexite not too long ago. Hoping for improvement.
2. Doreen H Community Admin
  
  Thanks so much for chiming in
  I hope you the methotrexate will soon be making a difference for you.
  Please keep us updated on your MRI results. We'll be keeping you in our thoughts.
  My best, Doreen (Team Member)
sho50 Member
I don't know. My doctors won't do any tests for it because they say knowing would make no difference in my treatment for AxSpa and Psoriasis. There's no cure; treatments are totally to relieve symptoms (all spinal treatments I've had have failed).
1. Rebecca C Moderator & Contributor
  - Hello! It's fantastic that you're discovering different supportive therapies to add to current treatments. It's truly important to consider all potential options that could help improve health and well-being. I do like your proactive approach to managing this health condition. Anything that could help ease the pain, right? Thanks for sharing this information. Thoughtfully, Rebecca (team member)
2. Doreen H Community Admin
  ,
  We're glad you found something that has made a difference for you.
  We always recommend checking in with one's healthcare team before adding this or any new treatment/supplement. ~Doreen (Team Member)
WillB Member
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1. Rebecca C Moderator & Contributor
  Hello there! Thanks for stopping by and responding. Having a chronic illness can be quite defining, terrifying, and isolated. But having a community to support you through it can make all the difference. We wish you better days ahead as you manage this debilitating disease. Thoughtfully, Rebecca (team member)
CommunityMember537510 Member
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1. Rebecca C Moderator & Contributor
  Hello - thanks for sharing. I'm truly sorry to hear about your diagnosis of peripheral spondyloarthritis. It's truly challenging to navigate the uncertainties and adjustments associated with this disease. How are you managing currently? With warm regards, Rebecca (team member)