My Must-Have Products for Psoriatic Arthritis

By Diane T

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There are different gadgets and products that I used to help me with my psoriatic arthritis. These help me to ease the pain of living my life with psoriatic arthritis as much as possible.

Can you imagine having an illness with nothing to help you? I would like to share the things that I found to help me live with PsA over the years.

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Finding comfort and confidence with psoriatic arthritis

When I discovered I had PsA, it was a difficult time for me. My body had been making all kinds of changes for years.

This was something I had to get used to. I had to get different things to help me to deal with this. I had to find ways to help me get through this.

The priority for me was finding things that could bring comfort into my life. When you are dealing with PsA it really puts you out of your comfort zone.

The first thing I looked for was comfortable clothes to wear. I had to start wearing long comfortable clothes that were soft to my skin. My favorites were long dresses and long sleeve shirts. This also made me feel more confident.

Footwear

Do you ever feel like a weight is on your joints? This is how I felt all over on most days.

My first good investment was comfortable yet good supportive shoes. They help not to put so much strain on my joints and help me relax. I found some very comfortable sneakers and flats which worked wonders for my feet.

Bedding

The other thing I did was get good bedding. This is so important to comfort my joints. I needed a mattress and pillow to help me sleep peacefully, but also keep my body aligned.

There were different parts of the body that I didn’t want to put weight on the joints. I had to do some research to find a mattress that was clinically certified. I paid more for my first good bed than I did my first used car back in the 70s.

Gripping tools

Another thing I had to do was looked for ergonomic tools which help you grip things. I have several tools for jar openers, some of them don’t require you to put too much effort into opening a jar or even lifting things that can put a strain on your muscles and joints. Even a pair of pliers can be your friend in a pinch.

Joint pain relief

I don’t know about you, but a heating pad is a must for me. It helps with joint support and cold packs for inflammation.

My doctor added in some physical activity and gave me some pain relief creams and gels. Discuss with your health care team some stress releasing devices, trust me they can help release inflammation and stress.

Practical solutions to help make life easier

We are all different, so what works for me might not be a good fit for you. Everyone has their own experiences of dealing with PsA.

These were some of the things which becomes necessary for me to keep and I started to keep them in the house as they helped me a lot. I also believe that everyone must have their own experiences of dealing with psoriatic arthritis. We all have different bodies and different symptoms.

You need to discover your own tips and tricks to find what works for you. Find things that are effective and work as a helping hand for you. Try to live your life to the best even though you are dealing with this condition.

It becomes difficult sometimes, but living in a technological world has its perks. We just have to find some helpful tools and gadgets for our well-being.

Doesn’t sound too bad, now does it?

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SavannahS Member
100% on this. I started wearing sports bras years before my diagnosis because I knew something was up with my hands. I wear yoga pants, 99% of them are cotton so nice and soft. I wear tank tops easy to pull on. I have 3 heating pads. One in my room, one at work and one on the couch. I started getting jar openers, and electric can openers. Had to change the way I go about things. Got a support rail for my bed that I can use to help pull me up. That has been a god send!
1. Diane T Moderator & Contributor
 Hello <inline-mention username="SavannahS" user-id="8591443"/> , Thanks for chiming in. Oh, I get it. Nobody knows the troubles we seem. My husband has had to do so many modifications to our home for me to be comfortable. My father is 90 and he gets around better than me. It's my hands that give me the most problems right now. I have to wear compression gloves to get some relief. I was taking something to help, but my medications wanted to clash with each other, I never thought about that support rail for the bed. Thanks for sharing. Diane (Team Member)
CommunityMember193438 Member
The one best thing I have purchased just for my psoriasis & psoriatic arthritis is a weighted blanket! Sleep quite well now 😊 (Diane team member )
CommunityMembercc30d7 Member
I wondered
1. Diane T Moderator & Contributor
 Hello <inline-mention username="CommunityMembercc30d7" user-id="6915760"/> , thanks for stopping by. Are you wondering what items to get to help you? We would like to hear more from you. Diane (Team Member)
shosho50 Member
I have PsA, Chronic back/neck pain, chronic fatigue & RA. I use a cane because I have a balance problem & I use it especially when I leave the house. My cane & I have a love/hate relationship!🙃 Right now my psoriasis seems to be in remission after using TALTZ for almost a year. I’m on OTEZLA but I’m not sure it’s working that well. I’ve tried almost all the biological with not much help. I see pain management, Rheumatologist, & most recently after a bad fall, my Cardiologist put a loop recorder in my chest to find out why I experience dizziness & syncopes at times. The pain is the worst to deal with, especially in my right arm & hand as this is new & haven’t learned to cope with that. It’s so difficult to not have much use of my right hand now. Any suggestions of help for that would be appreciated. I’ve lived in pain for so long, I’m 68 & had to retire at 51. But I honestly can’t complain, I have a wonderful partner & a blessed life, I’m so thankful! it’s just so hard to deal with the daily pain & the flares when they come. Thank you for listening! I just discovered this forum & appreciate a place to vent. Bless all of you here! 
1. Diane T Moderator & Contributor
 Hello <inline-mention username="shosho50" user-id="9749367"/> , thank you so much for chiming in. Our journey mirrors each other in so many ways. I am 66 and I am with you the pain never stops. I was asked a question once in a meeting. They said to tell us something that we don't know about you. I said - I am in pain every day. You should have seen the look on those people's faces. They don't have a clue what we go through. I have been on 8 biologics and none have helped with the PsA. I have also had psoriasis for 61 years. I had a dermatologist tell me that sometimes we need to be on 2 to help us. I am presently on Skyrizi and they want to add in Sotyku. Of course, this might be a problem with Medicare. They want $8k just for the Skyrizi. You can come to this community to vent all you want. We understand. I was on pain pills but because of the side effects, I was taking off of them. My pain is also in my right arm, but both hands give me problems. I hope that we both can find some relief soon. My father is 90 and gets around better than me. I am so sorry that you fell. Let us know how you are doing. Is your healthcare team looking to put you on another treatment plan? We would like to hear more from you. Diane (Team Member)