Self-Care Is Not Earned...Prior to PsA, I felt that I earned the right to spend extra time and money on my physical and mental health. Working hard and excelling at my job justified...reactionscomments
5 Do's for Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...There is nothing I love more than a good list. Short, to the point, and filled with great information. Lists can dampen anxiety about the chaos of life. They provide...reactionscomments
Humira Treatment for my Psoriatic Arthritis...I have been suffering for at least 40 years from very bad, chronic, arthritis. Till 15 years ago, I was on Etodolac pills but I was diagnosed with kidney failure...reactions2comments
Am I Next?...Am I next? Is this going to happen to me? It’s impossible not to think it when you’re faced with a relative battling living with psoriatic arthritis or other health...reactionscomments
Does anyone else take Simponi Aria?...I had my 4th dose of Simponi Aria. After my IV, the next day I hurt all over, it's like the med is attacking my joints. By the next day...reactions4repliesTreatmentSide EffectsBiologic
You Are Worthwhile...Through my whole life, I have heard the phrase: "someone has it worse than you." It comes in various forms with it often having a tale of "stop complaining," or...reactionscomments
Trying to Keep PsA Under Control While Doubled over in Pain from Another Issue...As I write this I am dealing with a pain that is unrelated to psoriatic arthritis. However, just because it isn’t related to this disease, it doesn’t mean that I...reactions1comment
Treating My PsA Naturally...My journey of treating psoriatic arthritis has been long but has also been a successful one. I went through two years of methotrexate treatment. It lessened the severity of the...reactions2comments
Now I Understand the "Heartbreak of Psoriasis"...When I first came face to face with the “heartbreak of psoriasis” it was January of 1996. I had not been married for more than a month. Standing up to...reactions7comments
Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes...I recently babysat a preschooler, and while we were playing and dancing to my age-appropriate playlist, the song “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” came on. As I ran after the...reactions2comments
TENS Unit for Psoriatic Arthritis...There are so many suggestions when it comes to dealing with joint pain. Soak in warm water, use an electric blanket or a heating pad just to name a few...reactions2comments
My Inconspicuous Mobility Aid...If you knew how often I have fallen in the past twenty years, you might think I was klutzy or didn’t understand how gravity worked. While I am a bit...reactions5comments
Psoriatic Arthritis: A Rude Awakening...About a month ago, I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I have seen my family doctor for a while for symptoms that didn't last long and pains that could be...reactions3comments
Psoriasis and Fibromyalgia...Hello, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2012 and psoriasis in 2014. My rheumatologist has said I don't have psoriatic arthritis YET, (thank you very much). I'm not convinced. I...reactionscomments
It's Not You, It's Me: Breaking Up with Biologics...Living with psoriatic arthritis comes with it a million difficult decisions. They range from seemingly simple decisions, “Does my body need to rest today, or should I be up and...reactionscomments
Has anyone experienced ringing in the ears & palmar erythema?...I've experienced ringing in my ears since my symptoms began and palmar erythema short after I began treatment. While sleeping, the weight of the sheet and comforter feel heavy on...reactions3repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
Newly diagnosed: Tired, Hurting, and Confused...Hi, I was diagnosed with PsA 3 weeks ago. Just started cosentyx. This comes as quite a shock since I previously was diagnosed with RA. My story started 7 years...reactions6comments
Don't You Forget About Us...Alright, those we love with PsA listen up. We made an unwritten commitment to you to support you through thick and thin, flares and remission and everything in between. We...reactionscomments
Just Keep Moving...This is by far the most uttered phrase in my daily life. Not just the hard days, every day. Push through the pain. Keep moving. Don’t give in. I tell...reactionscomments
Being Overwhelmed by Elimination Diets...One sip of beer and I can already feel a throbbing in my fingers. The sugar and cream in coffee do a number on my joints. Sometimes, I swear I...reactionscomments
