Medications...My son has Down's, is also autistic and non verbal. Sweetest kid....so kind. Due to his inability to tell us how he's feeling it's a constant guessing game for his...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessCaregiving
What Is Frustrating About Life With Psoriatic Arthritis?...There are many reasons to be frustrated when living with PsA – doctors who won't listen, confusing insurance, trial and error in treatment, loved ones who don't try to understand, and...Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
My Long Journey to a Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis...Most people didn't understand my condition or even care to know about it. They all assumed I was lazy or just a self-centered person. I was diagnosed with psoriasis at...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dreary Days and Joint Pains...When I woke up on a rainy, crisp day in October, I could immediately feel the ache in my hands. I felt the dull throbbing in my finger joints as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How does PsA impact your daily life?...*This giveaway has closed but we still welcome community members to share how PsA has impacted their daily life.* In what ways does psoriatic arthritis impact your daily life? Do...Reactions0reactionsComments78 replies
The Anxiety Of One Psoriatic Flare Setting Off Another...It can be a constant rollercoaster ride to live with psoriatic disease, which is a combination of psoriasis (Pso) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Recently, on this journey, I have been...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
I Wish I Had a TV Doctor...This month, I've been binge-watching Call The Midwife. I picked it up again after missing a few seasons and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Through the happy and sad tears, my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
SI joint pain. Does anyone have fusion surgery for si joint...Sorry for my english. I am 24 yrs old start working for last 2 years it was night shift. After i have been dealing with health issues Gi symptoms like...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsTreatment
My Must-Have Products for Psoriatic Arthritis...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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Does anyone have Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis? ...Hi, I hope anyone who reads this or sees this post is finding relief and the copping skills you need.. I am new too all of this. I was wondering...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Degrees of Nail Pitting...Over the years of dealing with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, my nails have certainly been one of the most frustrating things. My nails are more stubborn than what my teenage...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Otezla...I saw a member was struggling with nausea on Otezla and I wanted to pass on that I initially struggled with nausea and headaches. My Pharmacist advised taking rehydration sachets...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What do I do now...I know I am just venting and being depressed and angry but I need to tell someone and here you all are. I've been diagnosed about 15 years, 10 years...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingMental HealthCaregiving
What Are Medical Books Missing When It Comes to Psoriatic Arthritis?...During a recent discussion with someone, I was telling them my history of psoriatic arthritis. It’s the same old tale that most of us have in that it took way...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Long Road...I've had back trouble since I was 20, but just worked through it. Right after I was married in 1993, I began breaking out in what we thought were hives...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Unmasking the Frustration and Lack of Awareness of Psoriatic Arthritis...When I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) two decades ago, I never imagined the misconceptions and dismissive responses I would encounter from well-meaning friends, family, and even popular media...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Bioxcellerator...Has anyone completed stem cell injections or stem cell iv drops with this company in the past? If so, how successful was treatment? I am looking at the possibility of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
PsA Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with PsA in Oct 2022. It was my first rheumatologist and appt and I had no idea what to expect. She was super nice. I gave her...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How do you all maintain your job or career with PsA?...I'm struggling to see a future in me having a career. I had to give up working in film as a lamp operator, gave up wildfire training because I didn't...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesFatigueWork & EmploymentCoping
Applying for Social Security...My journey applying for social security started June 23, 2023. Dr. Sun my arthritis specialist made the suggestion that I should try to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)/Supplemental...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
