Getting a PsA Diagnosis...Due to the severity of psoriasis, it can often lead to psoriatic arthritis. For that reason, psoriatic arthritis is a comorbidity of psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis is pain in the joints...reactions4comments
Anyone have jaw arthritis and experience headaches?...Hi all, my rheumatologist said I had jaw arthritis last time I saw him and I was wondering if it might be the cause of my headaches? Anyone else experience...reactions3repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsSymptoms
Don’t Worry, Be Happy...I had the honor of attending a health conference last week. It was very powerful. I met old and new friends. One of the ladies I met last year asked...reactionscomments
Tips and tricks?...Hi everyone! I’m new to the group. I’ve had psoriasis since I was in high school, newly diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I want to see what tips you all had...reactions4repliesFatigueNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Making Peace with Your Psoriatic Arthritis...Life is full of all kinds of chaos. Some of it is the wonderful, life-fulfilling kind. But then there is the other kind: chronic illness chaos. The nature of life...reactionscomments
Chiroflow Pillow and Hemp Balm - Your Community Recommendations...In our last community recommendations article, we reviewed the TENS unit, Hurry Cane, Zensah sleeve, and Biotin. We started this series to share favorite products from the community (as we...reactionscomments
Has anyone tried alternative treatment methods for PsA?...Hello! I am new here but have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis for 5 years. My current medications are no longer keeping my flares away and humira and methotrexate have...reactions3repliesTreatment
Psoriatic Arthritis: Not Just Joints and Skin...For a few years now, I’ve noticed that I have a hard time hearing my husband. (Cue all the jokes you want, but it actually was not selective hearing!) Asking...reactions1comment
Meloxicam?...My primary started me on 15mg Meloxicam yesterday. My pain/inflammation is a little bit better today, but I have some side effects. I'm looking at all the potential dangerous side...reactions2repliesTreatment
Considering trying medical marijuana......I gave CBD oil a shot, but I just didn't get any real relief and I've read that for some people a little THC is needed. So I'm looking into...reactions19repliesTreatment
Planning for College and a Career with Arthritis...My high school graduation was one of my proudest moments. I excelled at school and received many honors, and was excited to go to college. While I didn't expect it...reactionscomments
Tips for Coping on Difficult Days...Difficult days feel more like the norm these days rather than the occasional occurrence. Even though there is so much to love about my life, sometimes difficult days can make...reactions1comment
Fat, Female, and Over-Fifty – Being Dismissed by Your Doctor...On our forum the other day one woman expressed that her Doctor was not taking her chronic pain seriously. Multiple women chimed in, having experienced the same dismissive attitude from...reactions5comments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be Supportive...There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones...reactionscomments
PsA and Your Legs...Psoriatic arthritis can develop in any areas that you have joints in your body. The most common areas are usually in your back or your hips. However, any joints in...reactions2comments
Daily Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...What does daily life with psoriatic arthritis look like? What does it feel like? With so many symptoms and side effects, how does this affect what daily life looks like...reactions25comments
An Expert Weighs in on PsA Hearing Loss...While psoriatic arthritis is often associated with pain and swelling in the joints, many patients also experience other related health issues, called comorbidities, which can affect the eyes, liver, heart...reactions3comments
A Letter to Myself...Psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses have done much more than inflict pain on my body. They have also changed how I live, altered my future plans, financially robbed...reactions1comment
Tofacitinib/Xeljanz®: Side effects and effectiveness?...What are the side effects of tofacitinib (xeljanz)? Does it work or has it been effective for anyone? Thanks!...reactions2repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Confused about results - 2nd opinion?...Hi all - I suspect, as does my derm that I have PsA symptoms. He referred me to a rheumy that he highly recommends, since I'm not currently having severe...reactions3repliesRheumatologistDiagnosis