Dealing with the holidaysI'm dreading Thanksgiving tomorrow because I've had a really bad pain week. Any suggestions on how I can bow out of dinner gracefully if I need to?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingTips & Advice
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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedFriends & Family
What are your tips for finding a good dermatologist?Share your tips with fellow community members looking for a dermatologist! If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges have you faced?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Which nail polish do you recommend for peeling nails?For those with peeling nails and swollen fingers, which type of nail polish do you find helps protect your nails from peeling/chipping/cracking?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
New to PsA/Need advicePlease bear with my story; any advice is welcome -- from care to treatment to insurance coverage. After almost three decades of pain and fatigue flare-ups, and misdiagnoses of fibrositis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Suggestions for helping to tie shoes??Are there any devices (other than velcro) that can help to tie shoelaces less painful?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAssistive DevicesCopingTips & Advice
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!!!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceRheumatologist
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?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & AdviceIntimacy & RelationshipsFriends & Family
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
Lumps, bursitis and metatarsalgiaI have bursitis in my elbow and a lump on the bottom of my foot at the base of my middle toes. My rheumatologist attributes these to PsA. Anyone else...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsCoping