Making up for Lost Time...Depending on when this article is published I will either be preparing to or have already celebrated my 50th birthday. This milestone feels so surreal, I mean seriously, how the...reactionscomments
Arm Pain and Psoriatic Arthritis...I have had psoriatic arthritis for almost seven years now. My pain usually resides in my lower back and my knees. This past week I had a new experience. My...reactions4comments
What to Consider Before Getting a Pet...Pets are truly wonderful. My dog and cats keep me company when I am unable to join my family for an outing. They comfort me when I am in pain...reactions5comments
What are your thoughts on Otezla?...Hi - Newly diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (no psoriasis) and my MD recommends Otezla. I am fearful of my immune response and GI side effects. Can anyone share their experience?...reactions3repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Moving From State to State...When you have psoriatic arthritis even the little things become really big things. My body hurts whenever I physically overdo anything. I try not to push my body that hard...reactionscomments
What are your thoughts on Humira?...Hi everyone, I would love to know your thoughts on Humira. Pros and cons. The good, the bad and the ugly. My Dr has decided to put me on this...reactions7repliesBiologicSymptomsTreatment
Losing Weight...This is a sensitive subject, but something that needs to be addressed in my opinion. Losing weight is a struggle of our modern lifestyles in general. We live fast-paced lives, we...reactionscomments
Cat's Claw for Psoriatic Arthritis...In my unending quest to find ways to manage my psoriatic arthritis symptoms in any (valid) way possible, I ran across an ancient supplement called cat’s claw. Not one to...reactionscomments
I Need My Beauty Sleep...I know you all with psoriatic arthritis can relate to this. It’s not just getting sleep; your body is so tired. It is a tired that is deep down in...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis & Hamstring Tendonitis...Hi everyone - I have psoriatic arthritis in my tendons. I am currently flaring in both Achilles, knees, hips, and now hamstrings. Oh, the pain in the hamstrings! I took...reactions3repliesFlaresSymptoms
Melissa Withem-Voss...Melissa Withem-Voss started out with PsA suddenly in February 1996. She developed PsO six months later. She has had all forms of Psoriasis including; Plaque, Guttate, Scalp, Palmer Plantar, and...
Psoriatic Arthritis and Fybromyalgiia...Hi. I suffer from Psoriatic Arthritis and Fybromyalgia. A horrible combination. My days are spent trying to control the pain I have. Started using CDB oil. I have used it...reactions1comment
4 Part Plan to Manage Psoriatic Arthritis...When it comes to managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes all of the options can feel a bit overwhelming. Weighing the pros and cons of each choice makes the “list-maker” in me...reactionscomments
My battle with autoimmune diseases...Hello. My name is Stephanie and I’m 29. I’m a mother and a girlfriend to my boyfriend of 6 years! I had a normal healthy life growing up till I...reactions5comments
Brain Fog Makes it Hard to Function...There are days I wonder how I made it through college while I was flaring. I have many memories of being hours deep into simple homework assignments, frustrated beyond belief...reactions8comments
Jim Snedden...Jim Snedden is a Patient Advocate, Mentor and Social Ambassador with the National Psoriasis Foundation. He also blogs at aWildAndFlakyGuy.com and can frequently be found on twitter at @NPFjim and...
How Do You Feel When You Are Having A Flare?...The first word that comes to my mind is miserable when I think about how you are feeling when you are having a flare. I see why they used the...reactions39comments
Diet Does Matter...I cringe every time someone says that they will hurt no matter what they eat. Why does this bother me? Because I used to say the same thing and I...reactions1comment
Deciding on a PsA Treatment...So my rheumatologist knows how much I don't want to be put on a biologic because of the high risk of having another abdominal surgery. I've already experienced complications in...reactions5comments
How to Add Mindful Relaxation to Your Pain Management Regimen...Mindful relaxation involves making a conscious and consistent choice to take steps to use relaxation to manage the stress, pain, and fatigue associated with living with psoriatic arthritis. I ran...reactionscomments
