Active yesterdayCan You Join The Military If You Have Psoriatic Disease?Well, the answer is no. I applied in 1976 and was denied before I opened my mouth. You see, my condition was visible. How do you feel about this? What...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesWork & EmploymentAwareness
Active yesterdayWhat Do You Wish You Knew About Living With Psoriasis Or Psoriatic Arthritis When You Were First Diagnosed?I think for me it would have been to keep walking and enjoy swimming. Eating healthier would have been on the list too. Eat more fish less red meat, and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesNewly DiagnosedAwareness
Active yesterdayAre You Allergic To Biologics?I have heard this before but never met anyone who couldn't take them. For some people, biologics are their saving grace. I know for me it was. So many are...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesBiologicTreatment
Active todayDoes Psoriatic Arthritis Effect Your Eyes And Ears?I am aging gracefully, but I am aging. Does anyone with PsA find that it is affecting their eyes and ears? There are days I feel wobbly, blurred vision, and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsAwareness
My Long Journey to a Diagnosis of Psoriatic ArthritisMost people didn't understand my condition or even care to know about it. They all assumed I was lazy or just a self-centered person. I was diagnosed with psoriasis at... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Anxiety Of One Psoriatic Flare Setting Off AnotherIt can be a constant rollercoaster ride to live with psoriatic disease, which is a combination of psoriasis (Pso) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Recently, on this journey, I have been... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Must-Have Products for Psoriatic ArthritisThere are different gadgets and products that I used to help me with my psoriatic arthritis. These help me to ease the pain of living my life with psoriatic arthritis... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Have I Worked Around High-Cost Medications?This has been the age-old question I have been asking for decades. Managing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been a journey with its fair share of difficulties. This journey's turning point... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are people with rare blood groups more prone to psoriatic arthritis?I was invited to be on a health panel recently. Most of the people in this group had rare blood types. I do remember many years ago a doctor saying...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active 5 days agoDo you have toe arthritis?First off, I know this is very painful. How do you live with toe arthritis and what lifestyle changes did you have to make? Are you able to wear boots?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesCopingSymptoms
Active 4 days agoCan you have osteoporosis and psoriatic arthritis at the same time?Well, the answer is yes. I have them both. If this is you. I would like to hear from you. Have you had to make any lifestyle changes? I'm a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 repliesAwareness
Active todayAnyone get improvement after a cortisone joint injection?My shoulder has been killing me for a long time now. It was at the point where I was in tears and needed some relief. I bit the bullet and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesTreatment
What is your diabetes journey in relation to your psoriatic arthritis?The one thing I have noticed is that my medications are causing one or both to worsen at times. My care team changes my medication often to try and keep...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwareness
Has anyone found a knee brace that is helpful for your PsA?I just started looking into these the past few months. My healthcare team thinks that I need to get one. Do you have any special ones that you have invested...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & Advice
Your too young to have arthritis.What would be your response to this remark? Our community hears this a lot. So many of us get diagnosed in our 20's and 30's. How would you handle this?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & Advice
Did your psoriatic arthritis start in your nails?I can't remember a time not have ridges, pits, or lines in my nails. They have been this way for 5 decades. I remember my nails raising and they told...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Do you have low ferritin or anemia levels?This is something I have had to deal with for years. No one ever told me why, just gave me more medications. Has anyone had to deal with this? If...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesCopingTreatment
It’s Not Easy Explaining the Impact of an Invisible IllnessBelieve it or not; I used to run track when I was very young. It was not easy explaining to people the pain I was having in my knees. I... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Advice For Those New to and Adapting to a Life with PsAA diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) might change your life. I can still clearly recall my range of feelings after learning of my diagnosis. It was a journey filled with... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Have You Had Injections In The Ankles For Psoriatic Arthritis?I have had injections everywhere, but never the ankles. If you have can you share your experience with us? Here is a good read. https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/stories/long-road Is it painful, but did...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwarenessCoping
