I am 20 years old... new to this site...umm... I have lived a pretty
normal life...but now I am really scared...about 4 years ago I was
told I had arthritis...and about 2 weeks ago I was told I had
psoriatic arthritis...i am kinda desperate...I can't talk to anyone
about how I feel...my parents are really supportive but I feel like
they think this is a cold...like I will be cured tomorrow...they are
big Catholics and always tell me to have faith and that I will get
better...but i know i have to accept what i have and that PA has no
cure... i only have 1 small sore... and its by my elbow.. but im
scared i will get more... i also have dryness on my scalp but i have
stuff the doctor gave me which is helping...even while writing this
email i am crying... and its hard...i cant talk to anyone about
this..not even to my best friends or friends...i dont know...its
weird.. i am embarassed about my PA... my two middle fingers on both
hands are a lil crooked now... and i feel i have to hide them...i have
a great b/f but i only told him about my arthritis..he doesnt knwo
about my PA... i love him and i am always hiding my hands from him...i
dont know...im just scared...i would like to talk to ppl that REALLY
know what im going through...