Treatment Efficacy-What to look for? Labs or physical symptoms?How do you know your treatment is working? Are CRP and ESR values good criteria? Is it possible that they are elevated, without physical symptoms, and vice versa? Is there...Reactions0reactionsComments41 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
What Motivates You to Move Despite PainI have been treated for PsA since 2018. I have minimal psoriasis, but severe enthesitis in my feet and hips (some of the foot pain may be joint as well...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExerciseTips & Advice
Has anyone had any luck with pain relief?My husband has been suffering from psoriatic arthritis for 7 years. He is 32 and just had to have a hip replacement caused by necrosis, (on prednisone for too long)...Reactions0reactionsComments68 repliesCopingTips & AdviceTreatment
What do you do to manage your stress?For many, stress can cause psoriatic arthritis to flare. What are things, both big and small, that help you manage your stress levels? Please share your experiences with us!...Reactions0reactionsComments73 repliesTips & AdviceMental HealthFlares
Does anyone have anything they do to relieve enthesitis?This question is being asked for a community member. They state that they have it in their hips, forearms and ankles. It effects their mobility greatly and is so uncomfortable...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesTips & Advice
Rainy dayHi Diane, I used to jump out of bed and get moving. Now it is hard. My lower back, sore toes and my fingers hurt 24/7. I know we all...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
CalfRecap: My son has Down's and is autistic as well....he's non verbal. I can tell when he's not feeling well but he can't tell me how, where, etc. I watch...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesFlaresTips & AdviceTreatment
Essential Tools for Easier Living with Psoriatic ArthritisWhat tools or gadgets help you make day-to-day life with psoriatic arthritis a little easier? I know electric can openers are very popular. Please share any other helpful tools!...Reactions0reactionsComments68 repliesTips & AdviceAssistive Devices
Shoe recommendationsWhich shoes do you recommend to help ease foot pain?...Reactions0reactionsComments46 repliesAssistive DevicesSymptomsTips & Advice
What advice would you give a friend living with a rheumatic disease like psoriatic arthritis? Knowledge is power! What advice would you give a friend living with a rheumatic disease (like psoriatic arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, RA, etc.)? Additionally, did you know of anyone who is...Reactions0reactionsComments62 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & Advice