Psoriatic Arthritis Is Not For The Faint At HeartI have had psoriasis for decades but didn’t anticipate the PsA side of things. I have been using creams since the beginning of time and trying to avoid certain foods...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When You're Labeled As Lazy Because of Psoriatic ArthritisI wished I had something else, but I don’t. I've asked God countless times why? Out of all the millions of people in this world why did I have to be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You Never Know Who's ListeningMy husband I had the pleasure of traveling out of the country recently. We were having lunch one day and I was talking about being able to walk so far...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Psoriatic Arthritis And LupusDid you know that these illnesses are related? I have family members who have Lupus, but I am the only one diagnosed with PsA. I saw a doctor who told...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesAwarenessCopingSymptoms
Turning Back The ClockPsoriatic arthritis struck me when it was my turn to focus on things. I had always wanted to advance my career and enjoy my life It was a very long...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
FeaturedHave You Had Injections For Facet Joint?I remember getting these shots years ago. It was probably one or two of them that I can remember. They actually used to work for a few months at a...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
Active yesterdayPain, Cramps, Swelling And Weakness In Hands Becasue Of PsAFor the past couple of years, I have had bad hand pain. My rheumatologist put me on methotrexate. It was working very well until I started a new biologic. I...Reactions0reactionsComments153 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceTreatment
FeaturedCan I Get On Disability If I Have Psoriatic Arthritis?This is a loaded question. I guess it would depend on the individual and their situation. I know people who have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and get disability. But I...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesCostWork & Employment
Do You Exercise When You Have Psoriatic Arthritis?We are all different, so this is not for everyone. I know for me getting out of bed can be a chore at times. Number one, listen to your body...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesAssistive DevicesFlaresTips & Advice
When Is It Time To Have "The Talk" With Your Doctor?I think we should schedule that visit when we are not improving after a certain amount of time has passed. Are you having regular flare-ups and just not feeling like...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
Why Do We Have To Wait Months For A Doctors Appoitment?Maybe it's my imagination, but it seems like it is taking months to get an appointment. This seems to be more if you live in smaller towns. I remember scheduling...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesRheumatologistAwareness
What Makes Me Good At Having A Chronic Illness?I have had psoriatic disease for six decades, so I’ve had time to get it right. There is a whole list of things I can’t do because of my illness...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Getting Older With Psoriatic Disease Skincare RoutineAt any age a skincare routine is important. But as we aged whether you stay at home or go out is very important. Even going to the store you need...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
When You Are At The End Of Your Rope, Who Do You Vent Too? If I had to answer this question over 25 years ago, I would have said my husband and my best friend. A lot has changed over the past few decades...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCopingMental Health
How Do You Celebrate Victories In Managing PsA?For me, if I can get up on any given day without pain. It's a victory. I know that this is the day I'm going to go see the grandkids...Reactions0reactionsComments36 repliesCopingSymptoms
Has Anyone Experience Tongue Swelling And Pain From PsA?This is the first time I have had this symptom in 6 decades. My doctor thinks it's a side effect of a medication. She just doesn't know which one. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingDiagnosisSide Effects
Do You Know What Causes Psoriatic Arthritis In The Shoulder?I honestly do not. I just know that pain in the shoulders gets bad at times. I understand that our body mistakenly attacks our healthy tissue, but why the shoulders...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingFlaresTreatment
Me And My Psoriatic Arthritis JourneyAs I look back on the past 65 years there is so much of my journey I want to tell. I don’t want to take this information with me. Way...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Didn't See This ComingI have had psoriatic disease for 6 decades. I assumed that I had seen and heard it all. Well, I was truly surprised when one morning I couldn't move either...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingAwarenessFlares
Do You Keep A Journal Of Your PsA Symptoms? I am having the worst flare I have had in 20 years. Every day, it is something different. I decided to track what was going on with me daily. You...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesRheumatologistTips & AdviceSymptoms
