Active todayI don’t know what a flare is. I’m recently diagnosed with PsA, I’m on my own journey of research, understanding and treatments. Whilst I’m only 7 months into being officially diagnosed, with knowledge of what and how...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesMental HealthNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Methotrexate alternatives Hi everyone, I came to this site after searching for alternatives to methotrexate. I’ve had help from a similar arthritis site but was really pleased to find a specific PsA...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentMental HealthSide Effects
FeaturedWhat advice do you have for people experiencing grief over a new diagnosis?People may experience grief after being newly diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Some may mourn how their lives differed before pain and symptoms set in. What advice do you have for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesMental HealthNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
FeaturedStruggling with new me.Hey everybody, I am a new name and new face. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2021 and Psoriatic arthritis in 2022. I have been struggling the last few weeks...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesCopingMental HealthNewly Diagnosed
SSDI/SSI application process and waaaaaaaitnnnnng forever...Hello everyone! I finally attempted to reconcile my emotions associated with "disability" with the reality of life with psoraitic arthritis. And started to prepare myself for the journey (at least...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesMental HealthTips & AdviceWork & Employment
Does anyone feel very irritated due to PsA?I take anxiety, depression, mood-altering medications but they do not help. I feel very agitated. Anyone else going through this and what do you do...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesMental Health
There and Back Again. (How I Lost & Found My Sanity)You may have noticed that I've been away from this site for a while. That was on purpose. I had to step away for a bit for my own mental...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesMental Health
What are the emotional and physical effects of receiving a diagnosis?The issues of stress, depression, anxiety, fear, anger, etc often come up in this community's posts and articles. I'm wondering if anyone knows of any articles or sources that address...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosisMental HealthDepression
GabopentinWell, I'm three days into my Gabopentin treatment and I have to say that, so far, I'm really liking the results. It has quelled the nervous systems issues I was...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentMental Health
Am I Crazy For Thinking I Have Psoriatic Arthritis & Depression?Hello, all. I was diagnosed with Psoriasis several months ago after finally going to see a dermatologist for the scales on my scalp, ear, and upper lip that I've had...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesRheumatologistDepressionDiagnosisMental Health
