Telling potential new boss about PSA condition.I have to look for a job in the near future and I'm not sure how to deal with revealing my illness. I would have to have a low movement...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesWork & Employment
Deciding whether to quit workChronic pain, skin flares inside ears and nose and ridiculously poor sleep (4 hours total night sleep = comparably decent for the last far too long to measure, but I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesWork & EmploymentTips & AdviceCoping
feeling frustrated and ranting. I am somewhat frustrated with the lack of knowledge for PsA and symptoms to educate. I find when I try and look up anything, all I get back in information...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesTips & AdviceWork & EmploymentSymptomsCoping
SSDI and PsAI "retired" from my job as a Research Paralegal for a 1 attorney law firm in August 2020 after years in pain management but no real answers. I agreed to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesWork & EmploymentInsurance & DisabilityCoping
Working with PSAHello all, I am a newbie here and was diagnosed with psoriasis and PSA as of November 2020. So its kind of a new thing for me and learning about...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesMental HealthWork & EmploymentCoping
Have you applied for disability? What was the process?The process to apply for disability when living with psoriatic arthritis can be challenging to navigate. Have you ever applied for disability? What were your experiences like with the process?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesWork & EmploymentInsurance & Disability
InsuranceIn about 2 weeks, my insurance should be kicking in so I am thankful for that. Tonight is my first night working back at a hospital I had worked in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
Flares and working Ok so just curious. Has anyone had to make job/career changes? What kind of setting works best for your PSA? I’m about to get back into work and I’m thinking...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesFlaresWork & Employment
Working With PsA: Skilled LaborHas anyone been able to continue working doing any form of skilled labor (plumbing, electrical, framing, etc.) after being diagnosed? Has anyone had to change their line of work or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesWork & Employment
New here, newly diagnosedHi everyone:) I was recently diagnosed, but have been experiencing various problems for a few years prior that I mostly attributed to standing at work and maybe some osteoarthritis and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesWork & EmploymentNewly DiagnosedTreatment