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...Reactions0reactionsComments77 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...Reactions0reactionsComments11 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesAwarenessCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesAwareness
Active 3 days agoAm 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...Reactions0reactionsComments53 repliesDiagnosisAwarenessCoping
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?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessSymptoms
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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlaresCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBiologicAwarenessSide 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsAwareness
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesAwarenessSymptoms
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...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesAwarenessTips & 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...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
