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...reactions77repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
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...reactions11repliesCopingTreatment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4repliesAwarenessCoping
Do You Have Bad Dreams On Psoriatic Arthritis Medications?I can't blame my PsA medications on my bad dreams. I take too many of them. Yes, I do have bad dreams, but can't narrow it down to what medication...reactions4repliesAwarenessCoping
FeaturedPsoriatic Arthritis And Sjorgrens DiseaseWe do have a disease that keeps on giving. Our immune is always working against us. I don't have this, but I know someone that does. But doesn't have PsA...reactions29repliesAwarenessCoping
Do You Have Psoriatic Arthritis And Raynaud's Disease?My niece has several chronic illnesses, but not psoriatic arthritis. She was been diagnosed with an illness I can't pronounce. Sadly she is in the hospital right now with heart...reactions13repliesAwareness
Am I Too Young To Get Arthritis?This was a question that was asked of me recently. I told them no, there was no age limit to getting arthritis. You can get juvenile arthritis. What are your...reactions53repliesDiagnosisAwarenessCoping
Is Seronegative Arthritis The Same As Psoriatic Arthritis?This was a question that I asked my rheumatologist. The word seronegative means that the blood tests negative for a certain factor. Has your doctor ever discussed this with you?...reactions4repliesAwarenessSymptoms
What Can You Expect When Working With Pharmaceutical Companies to Get Your Treatments?I was so happy to be retiring and starting to travel, visiting grandkids, and being a new great-grandma. My husband also retired, so we had plans for our future. My...reactions4comments
Is It Rotator Cuff Tendinitis?The one thing I do these days is laugh at myself. Every time I go see a doctor I always wonder what new diagnosis will I get today. My doctors...reactions1replyAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
When Your Job Requires You To Stand For Long PeriodsOne of my favorite things to do now is to travel. I was at the airport recently and was talking to one of the ticket agents. The topic of standing...reactions1replyFlaresCoping
Psoriatic Arthritis And Type 2 DiabetesI have had psoriatic disease for decades, and developed type 2 diabetes in the last 30 years. My blood sugar has been good for a while, but now out of...reactions1replyBiologicAwarenessSide Effects
Should Fatigue Be Consider A Disability?I know most people are like WHAT!!!! I know this is a topic we have talked about for years. Just from talking to people they still don't understand what we...reactions2repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
Is It Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) or Psoriatic Arthritis (PsO)First off, I had never heard of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. I went to a new rheumatologist because my hands hurt so bad. He thought I had PMR. I have had psoriatic...reactions2repliesDiagnosisSymptomsAwareness
A Mistaken DiagnosisThis can only happen to me. I had a doctor's appointment with a very busy doctor. He was rushing so fast that he said to me how is your ankylosing...reactions1replyDiagnosisCoping
Does Having Psoriatic Arthritis Caused Costochondritis?Well first off, what is costochondritis? In short definition, it's inflammation of the cartilage which is connected to the ribs. So what does this have to do with PsA? If...reactions25repliesAwarenessSymptoms
Is It Time For A Name Change For Psoriatic Arthritis?This question came up in my last support meeting. Some people believe that this name is associated with older people. When you say arthritis, the first thing that comes out...reactions15repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Polypharmacy in Psoriatic Arthritis PatientsIf you're like me, you may have been diagnosed with several chronic illnesses. Not just psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but a host of other health conditions as well. It seems like...reactions18comments
