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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBiologicTreatmentComorbidities
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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsSide EffectsFlares
Can Otezla cause constipation?Can Otezla impact your bowel movements, like not going or constipation?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentSide Effects