Doctor VisitsDoes anyone else get anxious prior to important appointments with your rheumatologist? I feel my appointments are like my Mt. Everest. I am always wishing I could explain every symptom...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingTips & Advice
SymptomsHello all you dear PSA folk. Of late...for 5-6 wks I have chronic tireness and dull heaviness in my forhead and behind top of eyes. Pain is bearable and not...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Pain Camp? Really?Hi all! My name is Dori! I’ve struggled with PsA since I was 16, was diagnosed at 17, and am now trying to navigate a new life at 18. It’s...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatmentCoping
Hyperfocus on Symptoms ?Hi all, Newly diagnosed last year with PSA and currently in a pretty good flare with pain in my toes and fingers mostly and some back pain. I'm learning how...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
FeaturedWhat comforts you the most during a flare?Recently due to the heat, I've been having flare days more than usual and have really started to realize the importance of being as comfortable as possible. lately, the thing...Reactions0reactionsComments39 repliesCopingFatigueFlares
Advice NeededHi All, I have been suffering from horrible pain and stiffness for months now in most joints which ones change pretty much each day or so. I've had psoriasis for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingDiagnosis
Is pain a lifelong expectation for us?No preamble I'll get straight to the point here. Have you ever been told by a doctor or other HCP that pain is 'just something that you will have to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingTips & Advice
The well-meaning question I dread the most:The question I have come to dread most from my well- intentioned friends is: “So, what did you do today?” The reason: so many days lately, I’m lucky if I...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingFriends & Family
Feet and ShoesI was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 15 years ago but my new doctor believes I really have Psoriatic Arthritis due to my feet involvement and tendonitis. I've been on Humira...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingSymptomsTreatment
I feel I need to hide my pain in daily life. Do you do that as well?Submit your own question!...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesFriends & FamilyCoping