New to the group!Hello all, Just found the forum today. Have been looking for a place to discuss and get advice and hopefully help others. My journey this point has been long. Had...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
FeaturedHow to help my daughter My 26 y/o daughter is experiencing some PsA symptoms. Mostly left sided pain and extreme fatigue. She sees her GP soon and I will be with her. Any suggestions on...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
Do you have a family history of PsA?We know that having a family history of PsA increases the risk of also developing PsA. Does anyone have a family history of psoriatic arthritis? Do you think it made...Reactions0reactionsComments110 repliesDiagnosisFriends & Family
Can it be PsA without pain?Hello, thanks for reading/replying. I'm a 51-yo woman, and have had (skin) psoriasis all of my life. In recent years, I've started having trouble standing up from sitting. I feel...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisRheumatologistSymptoms
tingling in handsHello, I haven't been officially diagnosed but suspect psoriatic arthritis. I have an appointment with a Rheumatologist in April. I've had psoriasis for 7 years and have a severe case...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
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
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
If You Have A Rheumatologist, Do You Need To See Other Doctors? I only saw a dermatologist for years. It wasn't until I saw a rheumatologist that I got the proper diagnosis. While a rheumatologist treats the underlying inflammation of PsA, skin...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
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
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