u/yahumno

Just venting, as I was hoping to do some serious planting this weekend, but with the forecast for a low of zero Monday overnight, I’ll wait until later in the week.

The weather has changed so much in the last 10 to 15 years (at least), that it has lost all predictably. It used to be that waiting for May long weekend meant you were safe to plant the garden.

I know that I could plant now and cover everything at night, but I’m lazy that way, lol. That and I want some consistent Spring warmth.

I have severe Psoriatic Arthritis and general hyper mobility (not diagnosed beyond hyper mobile).

Since my Psoriatic Arthritis diagnosis in 2019, I have been dealing with SI joint pain. The left side is worse, but my right side is affected as well.

My pain goes from a low of deep aching in my pelvis/hip, to sciatica down my leg and the most debilitating is the excruciating stabbing pain in my SI joints, usually when I rotate my torso in any way. Sometimes it will happen without any movement, like sitting in a recliner with a cold pack on my SI joint areas.

I’ve had steroid injections to my SI joints by my rheumatologist, which initially gave me a few months of relief. The last set gave me maybe 3 weeks of help.

I’ve done physiotherapy, low impact exercise (walking/pool workouts/indoor rowing/core work).

The only reason that I haven’t landed on the floor when the excruciating stabbing pain hits, is that I am having to use a cane for left knee arthritis. I am completely debilitated when an episode hits, as the pain is so sudden and sharp. There is no real rhyme or reason when it hits. I’m already on prescription pain medication, as I can’t take NSAIDs due to GERD colitis.

While I don’t want major surgery, I would like some quality of life and better pain management back.

Am I missing anything before talking to my rheumatologist about the idea of SI joint fusion surgery?