Starting the New Year with a New Approach to Living with PsA...Are you dreading or looking forward to the New Year? As long as I can remember, the New Year has always come with a sense of hope. There’s the hope...reactions1comment
Life in The Middle...Psoriatic arthritis is a tricky little devil. It affects everyone a little differently. On top of that, nearly each day with this disease is different than the one before. There...reactions1comment
What was that I just went through?...I am an early riser. I worked in nursing for 26 years and was up before anyone else. This is my quiet time, my Mother lives with my husband and...reactions4comments
Pain in chest. Inflamed Tendons??...I just started having problems with chest pain...it feels like my chest has gotten crushed by something... Best way to explain it. Its not a sharp pain it's a heaviness...reactions14repliesSymptoms
Start humira in between flares?...Hi all. After about 6-8 months on methotrexate & sulfasalazine, I have continued to struggle enthesitis and fatigue (though some improvement in finger joint pain & swelling!). From August to...reactions2repliesTreatment
How soon before you notice relief of your symptoms on Cosentyx?...Hi, just started Cosentyx, first 2 started doses. I have already noticed clearer skin, though my skin wasn’t really bad, my question is how long before you notice relief from...reactions7repliesTreatmentBiologic
Does dactylitis ever go away?...Hi all. I'm new here. I just got diagnosed on December 7th. I think the reason it took so long is that I had had 6 different stress fractures in...reactions7repliesDiet & NutritionSymptomsTreatment
Arthritis......Some of us use different ointment to ease the pain that we feel but i only use this http://www.greenmed.io/blog/the-best-strains-of-marijuana-for-arthritis-joint-pain/ bcoz i know that marijuana gives a lot of benefits including...reactionsrepliesTreatment
Bracing Myself for the Holidays...Do you look forward to the holiday season? I used to, that is before pain and fatigue from psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses turned it into a season...reactionscomments
Gift Ideas for Loved Ones with Psoriatic Arthritis...The joys of gift-giving. Knowing the perfect thing to give on holidays or just because can bring great pleasure and massive anxiety to the giver. The stress can be even...reactionscomments
Anyone else experienced one swollen lower limb?...Hi all - am new here so forgive me if I’m not following etiquette. Having been diagnosed with PsA in just my left knee I had a radio synovectomy -...reactions9repliesSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
"I Have Psoriatic Arthritis- When Will I Develop Psoriasis?"...Watching my mother break out with psoriasis was one of the hardest things I've ever done. It was so emotionally and physically painful for her. Just watching, I knew it...reactions15comments
5 Facts About Psoriatic Arthritis That Might Surprise You...Whether you have psoriatic arthritis or know someone who does, there are a few facts about psoriatic arthritis that might surprise you. This one had me fooled from the get-go...reactions5comments
My Doctor Is Getting On My Nerves...I no longer feel this way, but this was after going through so many doctors and rheumatologists that I have lost count. I have had psoriasis for over 50 years...reactionscomments
Feeling worse after Medrol-depo...Hi everyone, I'm currently taking Sulfasalazine and arcoxia. After my diagnosis in July, I had a shot of methylprednisolone 120mg. I felt great for a few weeks afterwards. I had...reactions1replyTreatment
4 Ways to Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Without Triggering a Flare...The holiday season demands an awful lot from our bodies. It expects us to attend family and community events, cook and bake more than we normally would, decorate our homes...reactions1comment
Going off meds to try to conceive...Hi all. Thanks for this wonderful resource I’ve been reading and lurking since my diagnosis about 2 months ago. Before this whole psa thing took over, my husband and I...reactions1replyFriends & FamilyTreatmentIntimacy & Relationships
I Don't Know...I honestly don't even know what's going on anymore, but psoriatic arthritis checks all the boxes. I have had joint pain for a long time. It showed up first in...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
4 Roles of a Psoriatic Arthritis Patient...As with life, you find all different types of people trying to make the best of the hand they’ve been dealt. Everyone has their own way of coping with the...reactionscomments
Do You Experience Dizziness and Vertigo from Methotrexate?...Has anyone experienced major dizziness and vertigo from the injectable methotrexate? Submit your own question!...reactions4repliesSide EffectsTreatment
