New PsA diagnosis, how do I explain to my family?Hi! I was recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I’ve had psoriasis since I was 15 but last year started having random symptoms. I’m 29 now and I was finally sent...reactions8repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceFriends & Family
Can Menopause and Hormones Affect Psoriatic Arthritis?Diagnosed with PsA over a year ago. My symptoms have been all over the place. RA numbers were climbing, high liver enzymes and all tests have come back negative. When...reactions4repliesComorbidities
Could my leg pain be enthesitis?Hi new here, had PsA for over 30 yrs and main meds are methotrexate and Humira. Just recently started with new pain in heels and under the foot. Pain in...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Acai Berry and green teaHello all. I am a newbie and glad to find you. As a little background, I have always been diagnosed with psoriasis but not PSA till I was 55 years...reactions4repliesTreatment
Can a traumatic event trigger psoriatic arthritis?Can PsA onset be related to significant emotional or trauma related events?...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
How does mild PsA affect you?The latest poll on here shows a lot of people have been diagnosed with mild PsA. Just wondering what others will mild PsA take for medication? How does having mild...reactions2repliesCoping
Do you have problems eating pork?I have been living with PSA for 10 years now. As an experiement two years ago, I stopped eating pork to see if it would make me feel better. It...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Has anyone had bariatric surgery?Has anyone had bariatric surgery after being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis? I am making a list of things that will help me throughout the day to help with the pain...reactions3repliesSurgery
How soon can I start working out after starting Humira?Quick question, recently started Humira and my joints are in their healing process. How long should I wait before I start physical activities or working out like normal again? Even...reactions3repliesBiologicExerciseTreatment
Could my pain be from sacroiliitis?I have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I have had PsA for at least 25 years, but only diagnosed about 4 years ago. I have always had some back pain but...reactions1replyComorbiditiesSymptoms