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...reactions1replyDiagnosis
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...reactions3repliesComorbiditiesBiologicTreatment
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...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceCoping
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...reactions4repliesRheumatologist
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...reactions1replySymptoms
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?...reactions1replyExercise
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...reactions2repliesFlaresSymptomsSide Effects
Can Otezla cause constipation?Can Otezla impact your bowel movements, like not going or constipation?...reactions2repliesSide EffectsTreatment
GratitudeHearing everyone sad stories sometimes makes me sad. So here you can talk about things that you can still do or little things you are grateful you still have. Lets...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Let's Talk Lymph NodesI've read that autoimmune disorders like RA and Lupus can cause lymph nodes to well. Is this also true for psoriatic arthritis? Ongoing swelling of my lymph nodes I ask...reactions8repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms