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Interesting diet discussion with Rheumatologist...I had my six monthly rheumatology appointment today and was speaking to my doctor about the 5:2 diet. I've been following it for just over a month and have lost...reactions4repliesTreatment
What is Raynaud’s Phenomenon?...Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and pain. When you have psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis you are at risk to develop other autoimmune conditions, meaning the...reactionscomments
What I Have Learned from a Wet Winter...In my article, The Impact the Climate Has on My Life with Psoriatic Arthritis, where I live makes a difference in how severely and often I flare. Well, since writing...reactionscomments
You Only Need One Good Friend...Being young with chronic pain isn't fair. It's had a huge impact on my future, and I've already dealt with issues my peers won't deal with for years. But for...reactionscomments
Surviving a Simple Infection...I understand the origin of interesting pain and fatigue descriptions like, "I feel like I've been hit by a freight train" or "...stomped by an angry pack of mules." To...reactions2comments
Are You An Expert?...I might not be an expert on my disease but I have become very knowledgeable about it. What does it take to be considered an expert anyway? My doctors always...reactionscomments
Easy Come, Easy Go: Remission & Relapse...Growing up, I was used to seeing my pediatric rheumatologist once a month. For a long time, it seemed like no therapies were working. Finally, we found something that worked...reactionscomments
Adjusting to New Medications...Whether you choose to treat your psoriatic arthritis with pharmaceutical medications, natural alternatives, or a combination of both, chances are you spend a great deal of time monitoring your body...reactions4comments
Thyroid Disorders and Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory form of arthritis. PsA is an autoimmune disease, meaning it is caused by the body’s immune system attacking healthy tissue, specifically, the joints and...reactions9comments
Medicare approved New Drugs??...I’ve been on methotrexate for probably 8 years. I was having a severe psoriasis problem with scales, looked like lizard skin on my legs. Methotrexate alone didn’t resolve the scales...reactions1replyTreatment
Planning with PsA in Mind...If I want to plan a spring break getaway, a summer adventure, or a holiday trip that won’t result in a horrendous amount of pain or heartache, it is imperative...reactionscomments
Supartz injections...Hi everyone I have diagnosed PSA in my feet/tendons. I had knee surgery (meniscus) repair last June and I think PSA has attacked my knees but my Ortho says it's...reactions1replyTreatment
Is Vlogging For Me?...First off, what is vlogging? My best definition is putting your blogs on video. That’s pretty much it in a nutshell. You upload a clip to a host site and...reactionscomments
Vertigo?...Hi all. Wondering if anybody has gotten vertigo before. Had a terrible bout of it yesterday (first time!) along with pulsatile tinnitus (can hear my blood rushing in my ear)...reactions13repliesSymptoms
How to Lower Inflammation in Your Body...When it comes down to it, the root of all evil is inflammation. Inflammation triggers a response from your immune system, which let's face it, is dysfunctional (at best). If...reactionscomments
Shoe recommendations...Which shoes do you recommend to help ease foot pain?...reactions89repliesAssistive DevicesTips & AdviceSymptoms
Trial and Error...Three words sum up what is has been like living with psoriatic arthritis; trial and error. From the day I received my diagnosis and right up to today, those three...reactions21comments
Is My Pain Making Me Depressed?...When I was younger which was a lifetime ago; I can remember times that I would get upset very quickly and have mood swings and start to cry at the...reactions2comments
How do you adjust to having PsA?...I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis when I was 18 and about 2 years later the PsA diagnosis came. It was monitored with methotrexate here and there, but never long...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceWork & EmploymentCopingMental HealthFriends & Family
