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...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...reactions1replyDiagnosisRheumatologistTips & Advice
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions18comments
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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Being Open to Alternative Therapies...“Well, have you tried…?” “I had this friend of a friend one time who…” “My aunt’s cousin’s sister used to have it...reactions6comments
Sweating joints...Hi everyone I went to bed last night with a lot of knee/leg pains at some point in the middle of the...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Did You Know There Are Five Different Types of Psoriatic Arthritis?...Did you know there are 5 different types of psoriatic arthritis? If you did not, let me just tell you that I...reactions12comments
Losing the Genetic Lottery with Psoriatic Arthritis...It feels so weird to have the shoe on the other foot. So many times I’ve tried to imagine what life is...reactions5comments
Frustrations in Diagnosing...Hi Everyone, So glad to find this community and reading a number of posts has been quite helpful and informative. I see...reactions1replyDiagnosisRheumatologistSymptoms
Did You Ever Think You Would Need Help Cleaning Your House?...Twenty-three years ago, I didn’t even think about having trouble cleaning my house. Cleaning my house was a common thing that I had...reactions3comments
