Everything Is CancerOkay, the thread title is a bit of hyperbole but I used it to illustrate a point. PsA has turned me into a cyberchondriac. Prior to PsA i felt invincible...reactions15repliesMental Health
Joined todayI joined the forum today to connect with people that will have an understanding of the disease. I feel that it is a hidden illness and even though people may...reactions6repliesFriends & FamilyDiagnosis
The Summer of SeanSo nearly two years ago (1 year, 10 months to be exact) I injured myself while lifting weights at the gym. A disc ruptured in my back because of my...reactions3repliesTreatmentBiologicMental Health
Any rheumatologist recommended in Michigan...I was described with Fibro years ago and really think I am dealing with psoriatic arthritis. Need to find a good doc in my area. Thanks!!!...reactions3repliesRheumatologistTips & Advice
How can I make my family understand how much pain I'm in?They don't get it - how can I help them understand how it affects me and my ability to do things?...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceIntimacy & RelationshipsFriends & Family
Biologics & How Treatment of PsA Is ChangingSo I was talking to my rheumatologist last week and she said something interesting to me. I was asking her why I wasn't prescribed Humira four years ago when I...reactions4repliesTreatmentBiologic
New Here and Feeling LostHi, all. I'm not sure how to start this, but I had my first appointment with a rheumatologist last Monday. My final diagnosis is not certain yet, but I believe...reactions2repliesTreatmentWork & EmploymentDiagnosis
Moving on to MethotrexateWell, The sulfasalazine has been quite the experience. I finally called my Rheumy and told him I can't continue as the fatigue, malaise and pain associated with it were not...reactions10repliesTreatment
Which treatment to try - biologic or non biologic?The side effects scare me to death. My doctor said I can't drink wine anymore. Is that true? This is new to me And I don't know where to start...reactions3repliesBiologicTreatmentSide Effects
Makeup to cover flares?I had to change my medication and while I was med free I developed red plaques on my face. It is under both sides of my nose and runs down...reactions3repliesTips & Advice