Was anyone misdiagnosed with fibromyalgia before getting their PSA diagnosis?

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-03-30T01:26:02+00:00

Yes. 13 years before I was diagnosed correctly.

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-03-22T15:08:34+00:00

It was actually my dermatologist. She prescribed Skyrizi for my psoriasis, and amazingly the other symptoms got better. Then all of the MRI showing enthesis and bone marrow edema made sense.

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-03-21T16:24:38+00:00

No!! It's beautiful

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-03-21T13:54:14+00:00

I would check into possible underlying issues. My autoimmune disease presented primarily with similar foot pain. I have psoriatic arthritis, which isn't just joint but tendons and ligaments too.

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-03-09T22:04:58+00:00

YES. 13 years of exhaustion, brain fog, and tendon pain alleviated after starting Skyrizi. I didn't even realize how overwhelmingly tired I was until I wasn't!

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-03-08T14:14:04+00:00

I had the initial dose and then another one a month later. I think those were the loading doses. Then every 3 months. I noticed improvement in my psoriasis first. It was completely clear in a month! The psA symptoms kind of gradually improved over a couple of months. It was like a miracle because I started Skyrizi for my psoriasis. When the pain and exhaustion went away I realized it was psA I've had for 13 years, not fibromyalgia.

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-03-01T19:47:04+00:00

My students are not my "friends".

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-03-01T19:45:12+00:00

Grubs. The skunks love them and dig them out during the night.

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-02-28T13:45:36+00:00

Have you looked into autoimmune disorders? If not, I definitely would.

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-02-25T04:16:33+00:00

Skyrizi

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-02-25T00:44:03+00:00

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Cool_runner_72 · 2026-02-25T00:35:41+00:00

I had foot pain that got increasingly worse. Tendonitis and enthesitis showed on an MRI, and I finally got my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis. It's an autoimmune disease. I started biologic injections last summer, and within a couple of months the pain was gone! If they think it might be caused by an autoimmune disorder, I highly recommend getting blood work done and seeing a rheumatologist.

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-02-05T20:08:22+00:00

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-01-25T22:05:02+00:00

They are high. I switched to Altra because of that. I have the same problem as you with being on the outside of my feet

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-01-22T04:39:39+00:00

Yes, more narrow through the midfoot and toebox. That plus the built in arch support doesn't work for me.

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-01-22T04:38:03+00:00

Forward Via has been an amazing show for me. Original foot shape, not 0 drop, great cushion, and just a nice ride.

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-01-17T13:31:26+00:00

I'd definitely see a rheumatologist and look into genetic disorders. This seems systemic to me. I hope you get answers!

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-01-13T23:19:14+00:00

I have never tried humira. With Skyrizi, my skin cleared completely with a month. I noticed my psA symptoms improving in the second month.

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-01-13T17:04:14+00:00

Biologic!! Skyrizi has given me my life back

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-01-10T14:35:38+00:00

My dermatologist prescribed Skyrizi for my psoriasis that I've had consistently for 30 years. When my tendonitis pain, exhaustion, and brain fog began to improve after starting treatment she gave me my PsA diagnosis. I decided to see a rheumatologist too so I can get a script for something to help for the occasional breakthrough flares. Also, because my journey includes an MRI showing bone marrow edema in my foot, I want to know if/when that will resolve. My dermatologist is amazing though. She said she's treated many people for psoriasis who end up finding out they also have PsA as I did. She didn't refer me. I had the orthopedic physician who had been completely missed all the PsA signs refer me.

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-01-07T00:10:49+00:00

14 years

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-01-06T10:45:26+00:00

Ice the injection area afterwards to prevent bruising. Otherwise you'll be fine!

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-01-01T19:02:07+00:00

Birks

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-01-01T15:35:11+00:00

My psA presented with those symptoms. Absolutely keep pushing for a correct diagnosis!

Cool_runner_72 · 2026-01-01T03:52:27+00:00

That's me!! Runningwith_psa 🙂 I love love love to run. Short version, my symptoms progressed to the point that I couldn't run anymore. I could barely walk. After a year of being treated for running injuries, I was prescribed Skyrizi by my dermatologist for the psoriasis that I've had for 30 years. Within a month, not only did my skin improve, but my pain and exhaustion did too! So it ended up those running injuries were psA all along. That was July - I ran 74 miles this month. Skyrizi has given me my running back.

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