My rheumy has suspected PA for a long time due to a strong family history of severe P and the disease progression but so far I have never had the P.
My question is how did your P start? I have just recently noticed small tender bumps on both of my elbows. At this time there are about 6 of these in a cluster on each elbow but I do take MTX and Enbrel so I would think that any P showing up would be very mild. Itching was how I noticed them.
Thanks so much.
Bonny
I also have PA was diagnosed 3/2006 but I think I have had it for at least 5 years prior. I only have P on my scalp and an occasional small spot elsewhere (very occasional) I have had the P on my scalp for about as long as I can remember I know I have had it since at least the age of 10 I am now 41. Right around the time things got real bad for me a lot of pain in my hips and feet and difficulty walking my P was at its all time worst I would not dare wear black. I am now taking Remicade and MXT the P is just about gone I wish I could say the same about the PA.
Good luck
I first notice P on my scalp as an early teen and then it progressed to my elbows. I did not realize that it was P on my scalp until I put the connection with my elbows. Yes, it should be very light. Hydrocortizone cream should help and there is a product called taclonex that I take when I have a flare. It is steriod based and you use very little,but it clears fast and I don't try to dig at it.
Take care and let us know what happens.