Fatigue, It Gets the Best of Me...One of the greatest battles I have faced with psoriatic arthritis is fatigue. It has affected me in ways that I never even knew were possible. Who would have ever thought...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
How Have I Worked Around High-Cost Medications?...This has been the age-old question I have been asking for decades. Managing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been a journey with its fair share of difficulties. This journey's turning point...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Increased pain after taking Methotrexate ...My joint pain and stiffness vary from day to day, although I get “trends” of higher or lower pain, like everyone else. But I feel like it always gets worse...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide Effects
My Psoriatic Arthritis Journey: 3 Key Insights I Wish I Knew at Diagnosis..."While we can't change the past, our hindsight can illuminate the present. What we see now, with the wisdom of experience, has the power to guide and inspire others today."...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Varying Levels of Jaw Pain...Do you know that psoriatic arthritis can cause problems with your jaws? The answer is no right? I didn’t either until my friend who has had pain in her jaw...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Have No Patience for Flares or Recovery...I have been told I'm a patient person when it comes to dealing with other people. I especially received a lot of compliments on my patience when I was in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Boils or cysts?...This is gross, but has anyone had boils or cysts? I’ve had three in the last four years. They have all needed antibiotics, they hurt, and it’s gross and embarrassing...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide EffectsComorbiditiesSymptoms
Glossary of Psoriatic Arthritis Terms...This glossary covers some key aspects of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Learning these terms can help you to better understand the condition. Inflammation of the joints causing pain, swelling, and stiffness...
Trying Different Biologic Brands of Same Type...I have bad enthesitis and so far not much luck in reducing the pain after trying 5 different biologics, all which target different parts of the immune system. I was...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBiologic
tingling in hands...Hello, I haven't been officially diagnosed but suspect psoriatic arthritis. I have an appointment with a Rheumatologist in April. I've had psoriasis for 7 years and have a severe case...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Top 5 Tips to Prepare for Winter...Autumn has shared with us the beauty of letting go, her beautiful colors of all the shades of red, orange, yellow, brown, and everything in between. Knowing that when autumn...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"Newish" nail symptoms...In the last 2-3 weeks, I have developed 5 fingernails (3 on the left and 2 on the right), lifting and becoming hard/brittle. I am currently on Tremfya (this is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentSymptoms
Enthesitis??...The email this morning with the article from 2016 on enthesitis brings up something I've wondered about. This is probably a ridiculous question, but how do you know if it's...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSymptoms
The Bitter Cold is Bitterly Painful for My Psoriatic Arthritis...Here in the Chicago suburbs it's been bitter cold, which can been bitterly painful for psoriatic arthritis! Temperatures dip into the negatives in the winter months here. Bundling up is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are people with rare blood groups more prone to psoriatic arthritis?...I was invited to be on a health panel recently. Most of the people in this group had rare blood types. I do remember many years ago a doctor saying...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingAwareness
Do you have toe arthritis?...First off, I know this is very painful. How do you live with toe arthritis and what lifestyle changes did you have to make? Are you able to wear boots?...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesSymptomsCoping
Can you have osteoporosis and psoriatic arthritis at the same time?...Well, the answer is yes. I have them both. If this is you. I would like to hear from you. Have you had to make any lifestyle changes? I'm a...Reactions0reactionsComments31 repliesAwareness
Anyone get improvement after a cortisone joint injection?...My shoulder has been killing me for a long time now. It was at the point where I was in tears and needed some relief. I bit the bullet and...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesTreatment
What is your diabetes journey in relation to your psoriatic arthritis?...The one thing I have noticed is that my medications are causing one or both to worsen at times. My care team changes my medication often to try and keep...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwareness
Has anyone found a knee brace that is helpful for your PsA?...I just started looking into these the past few months. My healthcare team thinks that I need to get one. Do you have any special ones that you have invested...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
