What are some non-prescription treatments for pain?I get frustrated because I try a version of something I read about...and it turns out to be not good at all. Even the thermal ice packs vary in how...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Has anyone seen any help taking gluten out of their diet with psoriatic arthritis?I have had Psoriasis since I was a young kid. Back in the ’70s, it was dry skin as I remember. I was given some creams. In my adulthood, I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Anyone else receive negative HLA blood test?I am HLA-B27 negative too. It can be super frustrating when blood work doesn’t seem to match up with our symptoms. I would be curious to hear everyone else’s experiences...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosis
Has anyone else experienced latent TB (tuberculosis) after taking a biologic?I used Enbrel for about 15 years. Tried Otezla and had to quit because of depression. I tried CBD oil and strictly followed an autoimmune protocol diet to see if...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBiologicComorbiditiesTreatment
Do you pop your knuckles for relief?So I have psoriatic arthritis (or so I’m told) and towards the end of the day after all of my pain medication has worn off, my hands and feet are...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingTips & Advice
When is it time to find a new rheumatologist?Hi all, I just attended my rheumatologist on Monday. I'd been suffering really bad for the last 6 weeks. I've been on cosentyx over 3 and a half years and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesRheumatologist
Has anyone experienced sensitive hands and easy blistering?Ever since I was diagnosed, my hands/palms feel pain just by holding an iPad and when I have to do a chore I get blisters afterward. It's like the skin...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
What's the best yoga mat for psoriatic arthritis?Fall is in full swing - sigh. So many painful joints! I do yoga outdoors and wonder if being on a thin mat in the cold is making it worse?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesExercise
Are these psoriatic arthritis flare symptoms, or medication side effects?Hello. I have been on Simponi for 8 months with good results and I tolerate it well. Until the last 4 weeks, I developed a very precise set of symptoms...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsSide EffectsFlares
Can Otezla cause constipation?Can Otezla impact your bowel movements, like not going or constipation?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentSide Effects