Nail Changes and Hip Replacements...I have had PSA for about 7 years now. My fingers hurt daily. My fingernails have changed and are deformed and have occasionally cuts in joints. My toenails are now...reactions1comment
Not Everything That "Pains" Is Psoriatic Arthritis...After attending a very interesting talk by a rheumatologist, it left me with a lot to think about. Not everything that pains me is a result of my psoriatic arthritis...reactionscomments
Infection from Humira Treatment?...Has anyone had any type of infection or other side effect while on Humira for PsA? I have had a UTI and I am fairly certain I am getting a...reactions6repliesTreatmentBiologicSide Effects
Do you pop your knuckles for relief?...So I have psoriatic arthritis (or so I’m told) and towards the end of the day after all of my pain medication has worn off, my hands and feet are...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Living With: Chronic Conditions & Dating...How does living with chronic conditions like psoriatic arthritis impact dating? Hear from four Health Union contributors: Marisa Lauren Troy, who lives with inflammatory bowel disease; Alisha Bridges, who lives...reactionscomments
Diagnosis After Psoriasis and Joint Pain...I bet I'm not the only one who experienced the symptoms of PsA over a number of years but was sent away with no answers from their doc. I first...reactions9comments
Behind the Scenes: The Real Impact of Psoriatic Arthritis...What does daily life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) really look like? Living with PsA is not just about coping with symptoms like chronic fatigue, joint pain, and skin lesions. PsA...reactions1comment
Coping with the Unknown...The science of psoriatic arthritis has come a long way, especially in recent years. There have been amazing advancements in understanding how the disease progresses and how we can more...reactionscomments
Young Adults with PsA, new diagnosis’s and “coping”...Hello everyone! My name is Rowan, I’m 24 and, even though I’ve been dealing with symptoms of PsA since I was 12, I was just diagnosed with PsA last week...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedFriends & FamilyCoping
Winter Is Coming...I am a big Game of Thrones fan. So big in fact that I have either bought the series or asked for them as gifts. If you watched any part...reactions14comments
Are You a Patient Advocate or a Patient Expert?...I have had psoriasis for 55 years and psoriatic arthritis for 35 years. I have talked to countless medical professionals over the years all who have asked me numerous questions...reactionscomments
The Joy and Danger of Taking a Stroll Down Memory Lane...When I am in pain, a stroll down memory lane can be a good thing or a bad thing. It’s great when I am able to focus on the good...reactionscomments
Do Your Own Research...I apparently had PSA for years. Finally, when a flare-up on both hands got so bad, I referred myself to an RA doctor. I had been to primary and treated...reactions1comment
Osteopath or Chiropractic care helpful to symptoms?...Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone has experience having treatment from either osteopath or chiropractor and whether you feel it was of benefit to your arthritic symptoms? At the...reactions2repliesTreatment
When We Know Better, We Do Better...An age-old adage. One that has found its way into my daily life and has become a way of thinking and my personal mantra. The routine started with the following...reactions1comment
Juggling Life on a Unicycle...Managing life with psoriatic arthritis is demanding of both our physical strength and mental resilience. We juggle medication and appointments with test results and questions. Not to mention the hours...reactionscomments
Am I Having a Flare?...I was talking on the phone with a friend the other day after I had, once again, canceled our plans. Yes, she was empathetic and is a great friend. She...reactionscomments
Communicate Better with Your Doctor...I’m the first to admit that I’ve walked out of a doctor’s office and never returned because of tears and frustration. I’m also okay admitting that probably isn’t the best...reactions2comments
Acupuncture: Myth or Magic?...Growing up my mother always discounted acupuncture, chiropractors, and anything that wasn't traditional medicine. Soon after I got married, my wife hurt her back and decided to go to her...reactions5comments
Getting Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosed...Psoriatic arthritis is nothing fun. I have had it for the last six years. It started in my lower back. For the longest time, I thought the pain had to...reactions9comments
