How do you adjust to having PsA?I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis when I was 18 and about 2 years later the PsA diagnosis came. It was monitored with methotrexate here and there, but never long...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesMental HealthFriends & FamilyCopingTips & AdviceWork & Employment
What are your tips for finding a good rheumatologist?Share your tips with fellow community members looking for a rheumatologist! If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges have you faced?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & AdviceRheumatologist
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
What are your tips for finding a good dermatologist?Share your tips with fellow community members looking for a dermatologist! If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges have you faced?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & Advice
Which nail polish do you recommend for peeling nails?For those with peeling nails and swollen fingers, which type of nail polish do you find helps protect your nails from peeling/chipping/cracking?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
New to PsA/Need advicePlease bear with my story; any advice is welcome -- from care to treatment to insurance coverage. After almost three decades of pain and fatigue flare-ups, and misdiagnoses of fibrositis...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Suggestions for helping to tie shoes??Are there any devices (other than velcro) that can help to tie shoelaces less painful?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCopingAssistive DevicesTips & Advice
Any rheumatologist recommended in Michigan...I was described with Fibro years ago and really think I am dealing with psoriatic arthritis. Need to find a good doc in my area. Thanks!!!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesRheumatologistTips & Advice
How can I make my family understand how much pain I'm in?They don't get it - how can I help them understand how it affects me and my ability to do things?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & AdviceIntimacy & Relationships