Can You Join The Military If You Have Psoriatic Disease?Well, the answer is no. I applied in 1976 and was denied before I opened my mouth. You see, my condition was visible. How do you feel about this? What...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesWork & EmploymentAwareness
What Do You Wish You Knew About Living With Psoriasis Or Psoriatic Arthritis When You Were First Diagnosed?I think for me it would have been to keep walking and enjoy swimming. Eating healthier would have been on the list too. Eat more fish less red meat, and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly DiagnosedAwareness
Are people with rare blood groups more prone to psoriatic arthritis?I was invited to be on a health panel recently. Most of the people in this group had rare blood types. I do remember many years ago a doctor saying...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessCoping
PSAI have recently beem told by my dermatologist that PSA isn't related to the eyes,then my GP told me that PSA doesn't affect the spine or neck. Only the fingers,toes&hips...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessRheumatologistSymptoms
Do You Have Psoriatic Arthritis And Raynaud's Disease?My niece has several chronic illnesses, but not psoriatic arthritis. She was been diagnosed with an illness I can't pronounce. Sadly she is in the hospital right now with heart...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesAwareness
Why Do We Have To Wait Months For A Doctors Appoitment?Maybe it's my imagination, but it seems like it is taking months to get an appointment. This seems to be more if you live in smaller towns. I remember scheduling...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesRheumatologistAwareness
Have You Had Injections In The Ankles For Psoriatic Arthritis?I have had injections everywhere, but never the ankles. If you have can you share your experience with us? Here is a good read. https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/stories/long-road Is it painful, but did...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessCoping
What is your diabetes journey in relation to your psoriatic arthritis?The one thing I have noticed is that my medications are causing one or both to worsen at times. My care team changes my medication often to try and keep...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwareness
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
I Didn't See This ComingI have had psoriatic disease for 6 decades. I assumed that I had seen and heard it all. Well, I was truly surprised when one morning I couldn't move either...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingAwarenessFlares