What DMARD would you recommend for psoriatic arthritis?
I was just asking for advice based on personal experience.

I am 15 years old and I was recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis a couple months ago. Since I'm only 15 I don't really know anyone else who has it. Is there any way to make the swelling go down? Even certain days when the pain isn't bad my toe is still swollen.

i'm 15 and i use a shampoo called t/sal and a foam called luxiq for the psoriasis on my head, i can never seem to totally get rid of it (i know that will probably never happen but) is there any shampoo out there that is really really effective?

I've had psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for over one year now and it's a terrible disease. I've tried external creams, shots, and Remicade infusions. I've also lost my hair and lost my finger nails and toenails. I've had to wear slippers for over a year due to the loss of my skin on the bottom of my feet. The has been devasting to my mental state of mind as well as my social activities. I hardly go out of the house because it's difficult to walk and do every day activities like I use too. When I do go out I have to use a wheelchair. My doctor currently dropped my Remicade infusions and will put me back on my Embrel injections along with Raptiva. This will require me to have 3 injections per week. Thank goodness shots don't bother me. Is their anyone out their who can identify with what I'm going through. I don't wish this physical pain on anyone. I don't know from day to day how I'm going to feel physically or mentally. It is a chronic illness that will never go away…

My sister has a terrible case of psoriatic arthritis, and it appears to be taking over her body. She is terribly itchy, and her joints are beginning to creak, and she is only 18! She is very embarassed by the rash, and the physical symptoms are a bother to her, and I hate to see her going through this. Her dermatologist has recommended a shot that she has to give herself weekly, but insurance is taking months to approve this, and I have heard this can cause acute kidney failure. What can she do until this is approved? And does anyone know of better options?

I have both types and am currently on Sulfasalazine, but considering Enbrel.

I have it, and know the symptoms. I was just wondering how far they vary amongst people with the disease.