conv: I have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and the pain is horrible. The problem is_comma_ the medicine that my doctor wants me to take has side effects that are worse than the pain_comma_ so I don't want to take them. That means I have to suffer through the pain. I've been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and the pain is horrible. The problem is that the medicine that my doctor wants me to take has side effects worse that the pain. Sorry to hear that. There are no alternatives?  Maybe_comma_ I haven't been back because I can't afford to go right now. I've just been dealing with the pain. I can relate. I don't have healthcare at the moment. It suck.Hopefully we can both get coverage soon.