Enbrel Side Effects!...Hi all! Been lurking on this site for a while but just made the jump to full membership today. I've been on Enbrel for three weeks and in the last...reactions9repliesTreatment
Guided Meditation for Stress Reduction...Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration...reactionscomments
The Fatigue Factor...Whether you have psoriatic arthritis or any other chronic illness, I am sure you have heard your fair share of bad advice. If you haven’t, hold tight, because it will...reactionscomments
Behind the Scenes: A Look at Daily Life as a Psoriatic Arthritis Patient...The best way to raise awareness about life with psoriatic arthritis is to dispel misconceptions and show a real look at the life of a psoriatic arthritis patient. With that...reactions13comments
Loved Ones with Arthritis Need Gentle Hugs...As I child, I was very stand-offish. I didn't seem as cuddly as other children and didn't enjoy tickle fights as much as others. While classmates would hug each other...reactionscomments
Advocating for a Positive Patient Outcomes...Did you know that insurance companies can deny treatment that your doctor deems appropriate until you’ve tried and failed other medications (known as step therapy), without a good reason as...reactionscomments
Recently Diagnosed...Hi. I was diagnosed two weeks ago and I'm still in some shock. Even though both my mother and sister have PsA, I had previously been told that my arthritis...reactions3comments
Introducing our New Accessibility Feature...You may have noticed that we added a new accessibility feature to our websites. This feature will allow community members to change the size, color, or contrast of the text...reactionscomments
The Emotional Effects of a Flare...Arrggghhh. The dreaded word. Flare. There, I said it. Hard to describe, but I know it like I know my own name. We are intimately connected, my flares and I...reactions4comments
Thriving With Psoriatic Arthritis...May 1st marked the beginning of Arthritis Awareness Month. The National Psoriasis Foundation has an Instagram campaign with the hashtag #HowIThriveWithPsA, and I had grand ideas of showing arthritis who’s...reactionscomments
7 Reasons to Use a Wheelchair While Traveling..."Elizabeth, please rent a wheelchair today," my best friend begged. We were on the last day of our vacation, and I was flaring badly. I had forced myself to walk...reactionscomments
Has anyone had joint pain in hands after Humira shot?...I recently started Humira and had my 4th shot a couple of days ago. After each shot, I have had severe joint pain in my hands. Has anyone else experienced...reactions5repliesBiologicTreatment
Learn from Other Tribes...Guess what, we are spending too much time talking only to each other instead of learning from others. Don’t misunderstand, the PsA community is the greatest for supporting one another...reactionscomments
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, also called a thrombus. It can develop inside the deep veins of the body. These clots generally form in the lower...reactionscomments
What is AFib?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...reactionscomments
What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the...reactionscomments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and symptoms are important parts of a treatment plan...reactionscomments
What is an Ablation for AFib?...Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder. AFib occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat very fast in a disorganized way. When this happens...reactionscomments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their blood vessels have plaque built up inside them...reactionscomments
Are some of the drugs considered SAFE?...I'm on week 7 of methotrexate (now on 17.5 mg) and so far I'm not having any side effects that I'm aware of and it may even be helping. The...reactions7repliesSide EffectsTreatment