Dealing with the holidaysI'm dreading Thanksgiving tomorrow because I've had a really bad pain week. Any suggestions on how I can bow out of dinner gracefully if I need to?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
New PsA diagnosis, how do I explain to my family?Hi! I was recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I’ve had psoriasis since I was 15 but last year started having random symptoms. I’m 29 now and I was finally sent...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesNewly DiagnosedFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Can Menopause and Hormones Affect Psoriatic Arthritis?Diagnosed with PsA over a year ago. My symptoms have been all over the place. RA numbers were climbing, high liver enzymes and all tests have come back negative. When...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesComorbidities
Could my leg pain be enthesitis?Hi new here, had PsA for over 30 yrs and main meds are methotrexate and Humira. Just recently started with new pain in heels and under the foot. Pain in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSymptoms
Acai Berry and green teaHello all. I am a newbie and glad to find you. As a little background, I have always been diagnosed with psoriasis but not PSA till I was 55 years...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
Can a traumatic event trigger psoriatic arthritis?Can PsA onset be related to significant emotional or trauma related events?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosis
How does mild PsA affect you?The latest poll on here shows a lot of people have been diagnosed with mild PsA. Just wondering what others will mild PsA take for medication? How does having mild...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCoping
Do you have problems eating pork?I have been living with PSA for 10 years now. As an experiement two years ago, I stopped eating pork to see if it would make me feel better. It...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Has anyone had bariatric surgery?Has anyone had bariatric surgery after being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis? I am making a list of things that will help me throughout the day to help with the pain...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSurgery
How soon can I start working out after starting Humira?Quick question, recently started Humira and my joints are in their healing process. How long should I wait before I start physical activities or working out like normal again? Even...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatmentBiologicExercise