Decades Of Pain Without The Correct DiagnosisSince the age of 25, I have complained of lower back discomfort without receiving a clear diagnosis, despite my efforts to visit many doctors. The physicians in different doctor’s offices...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Effects Of Psoriatic ArthritisIt is possible to learn how to work with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) rather than let it try and defeat me. I have suffered with PsA for many decades now. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making Ends Meet With Severe PsAHave you ever wondered what you would do if you could no longer work and make money? For me, that question was answered many years go when I got a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Affect My Mobility?Do you have days where your joints feel like they are ranging at war with you? This is how I feel some mornings when I am just trying to get...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Then and Now: Looking Back on 60 Years with Psoriatic DiseaseI'm sitting down thinking about the previous decades of my life. The path I've followed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has a place in my mind. There have been many ups...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Cope With Painful Mornings Having Psoriatic ArthritisI should have thought of this slogan decades ago: I can't take this, not another day, not another day. As someone who has been through the wringer with psoriatic arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Can You Tell The Difference Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Fibromyalgia?I have both of these and some days I don't know which one is flaring up. How do you know the difference? We would like to hear from you. Diane...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwarenessCoping
Can You Get Arthritis In The Jaw?I was just wondering if anyone else gets pain in their jaw? I remember many years ago a doctor telling me he had never heard of arthritis in the jaw...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Anyone Continually Being Diagnosed With More And More Autoimmune Diseases?I have been diagnosed over a lengthy period with many illnesses. Is it normal to just keep getting more and more auto-immune diseases or is it just me? How many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesComorbiditiesTreatment
Are You Involved In Athletics? If So, How Is Psoriatic Arthritis Effecting You?I used to run track in high school. I had to give it up because of the pain. This is something that I missed in life. I no longer run...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesExerciseAwareness
Have You Tried Heat Therapy Wax Baths?This has come up a few times in the community. I am not familiar with this. This treatment is supposed to ease pain. Someone said that they weren't able to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatmentAwareness
Have You Notice That You Have Been To The Dentist More Then Family And Friends Around You?I have had more problems with my teeth than most people. (maybe) I started having work done on my teeth before my wisdom teeth came out. They are very sensitive...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessCopingTreatment
Does Anyone Else Have Problems With People Not Understanding What Psoriatic Arthritis Is?I'm sure most of us have heard, well at least it's not cancer, or say chin up or it could be worse. This is the time that you find out...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesTips & AdviceAssistive Devices
How Do You Know If You Have A Very High Threshold For Pain?If disease activity is assessed on how much pain we are in then what happens if we are not in much pain but have high inflammatory markers? I sometimes wonder...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingAwareness
Getting Through Stressful Times Without Triggering My Psoriatic ArthritisI must say, my plate is full. I just found out I have chronic kidney disease, and my husband was recently diagnosed with it as well. My youngest son is...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Challenges of Being a High School Student With Psoriatic ArthritisI have noticed that in the last decade, more and more younger adults are being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I’m sure that has a lot to do with doctors' better...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Is Psoriatic Arthritis Affecting Your Daily Life? Let us know how you are handling everyday life living with PsA. I have learned to take baby steps. I know my limits, if I have to take baby steps...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
How Long Did It Take You To Receive Biologic Treatment After Diagnosis Of Psoriatic Arthritis?So many of us go years before getting the proper treatment. What qualified you to receive a biologic treatment at that time? We would like to hear more from you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesBiologicAwareness
What Can Be Done To Improved Psoriatic Arthritis In Your Hands?One of my nails separated from the nail bed. I have always had ugly nails from day one. My nails are discolored, pitted, and starting to lift off the nail...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceAwareness
What Can Be Done To Make Clinical Trials Better? I had the honor of being on a panel recently. This question came up about how to make them better. I have been part of several clinical trials over the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
