Just diagnosed.. So I’ve just been officially diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Literally 9 hours ago. It’s taken 4 years of battling to get the right amount of face time with the right...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingNewly Diagnosed
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingTreatmentResearch & Clinical Trials
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments39 repliesFatigueCopingFlares
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentCopingSymptoms