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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions7repliesSide EffectsTreatment
What is Psoriatic Arthritis Mutilans?...Psoriatic arthritis mutilans is a rare but severely disabling form of psoriatic arthritis. While there is some debate about the actual clinical...reactionscomments
Storming Capitol Hill to Make a Difference...In early April 2019, I had the extreme honor to attend Capitol Hill with the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) to advocate for...reactionscomments
Things I Wish People Understood About Psoriatic Arthritis...I don’t expect everyone I meet to research my chronic illnesses. They don’t need to become a scholar of psoriatic diseases. However...reactions12comments
Breakdown with A Purpose...When I hear the word breakdown, I immediately think of something that is about to malfunction or break. I have said this...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Our Goals...“Goals” seems to be quite the buzz word this year. Plastered all over my social media, I seem to be constantly bombarded...reactionscomments
