I think it’s important to accept your condition, yet continue to strive to overcome

I went to doctors for 30 years and never got a convincing diagnosis. In my early years it was, “You’re getting older (I was 30 at the time) and you have to expect some aches and pains. Happens to all of us.” Later, it became, “You definitely need knee replacement surgery on both knees!” I knew surgery was not a good idea for me, but it would be a lucrative $$$ idea for the surgeon. I let my family history guide me- my grandmother had psoriatic arthritis, her sister and two brothers had psoriasis, my father had psoriasis, I have psoriasis, my grandson has psoriasis. It’s my personal opinion that surgery under any conditions should be carefully considered. Surgery will activate that immune system and could make psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis worse. I’m now under the care of a wonderful rheumatologist who is treating me with methotrexate and Folic Acid and I’m doing well.
Love you guys! You are the bravest people I know!

Yes, not about my Psoriasis, but definitely about Osteoarthritis vs PSA. They have no idea.

I am of similar opinion on surgery although I had torn meniscus surgery that I have never regretted and surgery on arm (no choice I had broken humerus)
I cannot take Methotrexate because it reacts with medication I have taken for a number of years for another medical condition. I am glad you are doing well Phyllis Denman!

I’ve accepted my various diagnoses but refuse to give in, I’m determined to use what mobility I have knowing things are progressive. I’ve used a cane for years, mostly when I go out for support. My one doc wanted me to use a walker but I feel as long as the cane worked most of the time that’s good enough. I guess I’m just stuborn lol