Sulfasalizine/nausea...Does anyone have any tips for handling the nausea that I'm having taking sulfasalizine? My doctor said go off and wait three days to go back on at a lower...reactions1replyTreatmentSide Effects
Throwing Away My Pity Party Platter...We have all, at some point in our lives thrown ourselves a pity party. In fact, it is perfectly normal to feel sorry for ourselves when dealing with a difficult...reactionscomments
Benefits of Turmeric for Psoriatic Arthritis...Having psoriatic arthritis I am always looking for ways to treat it. I am very proactive about my own health. I do all the research staying up on all the...reactions14comments
The Most Helpful Tools and Devices to Help with Psoriatic Arthritis...Getting through the day can be hard when you’re dealing with psoriatic arthritis. Every task and chore can take a little longer and cause a little more discomfort or pain...reactions2comments
Has anyone experienced sensitive hands and easy blistering?...Ever since I was diagnosed, my hands/palms feel pain just by holding an iPad and when I have to do a chore I get blisters afterward. It's like the skin...reactions1replySymptoms
Why I Love Being A Senior?...I am in my 60’s now and have had psoriatic arthritis for over thirty years. I guess you’re wondering why I’m happy to be older. People expect you to have...reactionscomments
First appointment next week...Hi, I have my first appointment with the rheumatologist next week after a 10 month wait. My GP thinks I may have PSA, my twin sister has it. I have...reactions1replyRheumatologistTips & AdviceDiagnosis
The Danger of Waiting to Address Psoriatic Pain...It doesn’t matter if you combat chronic pain from psoriatic arthritis naturally, alternatively, or pharmaceutically. Waiting to address pain is a bad idea. I am just as guilty as any...reactionscomments
The First Signs of Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis is a tricky little devil, from diagnosis to treatment, it feels like the stars have to align just perfectly in order to feel like you are making any...reactions5comments
My Suggestion Box is Full...When I was in high school, almost all my teacher's had "inboxes." They were spots where we could place late homework or excuse notes, in addition to personal notes with...reactionscomments
Changed by Pain...Chronic pain from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis entered my life twenty years ago. It has been seventeen years since it took over my life. From the beginning, the pain I...reactions5comments
I Want To Travel...I have been an advocate for my diseases for many years now. This has given me the opportunity to travel to more than 35 states. I love traveling; it has...reactions2comments
Making Healthy Choices When You Feel Like Garbage...I noticed the signs a few months ago. The routine has now become all too familiar to me. I’d go sometimes weeks, flawlessly managing my anti-inflammatory diet. And as soon...reactions2comments
Everything I've read about ligaments and tendons being affected talk about plantar fasciitis and back pain. Where else can it affect?...My PsA mainly affects my ankles. My left one especially, which is constantly swollen. The thing is, the joint really doesn't hurt much but the area on my foot right...reactions5repliesSymptoms
Arthritis-Friendly Fashions I Wish Would Come Back...As a young female, I am continually dealing with the expectation to look fashionable and put together. I've been told again and again that I should "dress-up" a little. And...reactions5comments
Why I Limit Sugar...I have made numerous dietary changes in the past few years. All were made in an effort to reduce chronic pain from psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia as well as to...reactionscomments
It Wasn’t The Onion That Made Me Cry...I have had to deal with ignorant people my whole life, especially when it comes to explaining my psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. My family and friends have been the worst offenders...reactions2comments
Has anyone tried walking with forearm crutches?...I have intense lower back pain at times when I walk for a while on pavement (like getting from the parking lot to seats in a football stadium) and am...reactionsrepliesAssistive Devices
Can't Sit Still?...How many times do you find yourself fidgeting at a conference? I recently attended the Dallas Fort Worth National Psoriasis Conference and noticed all the attendees were doing the same...reactionscomments
