Making the Best of Soft Food Diets..."Do you want some soup? Or some squash?" "No." "Not even a bit of ice cream?" "I'm really not up to eating right now..." Whenever my jaw hurts from psoriatic...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis, Turmeric and the Autoimmune System...Turmeric is a spice that has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and has been around since the beginning of time. I have found out that this plant has natural ingredients that can...reactions2comments
PsA Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...reactions2comments
Very confused...When I was diagnosed in 2011 with psoriatic arthritis I thought arthritis was just joint pain so I dealt with the wrist pain, finger pain, back pain, feet pain, and...reactions10comments
Your "life will be different now" moment...After your diagnosis, did you have a moment when you realized that your life would be different than you expected it to be?...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Stop Hostess with the Mostess Pain Like a Ninja...Regardless of beliefs, this time of year sparks a season of gatherings, parties, and get-togethers. All of these tend to include a lot of cleaning (both before and after) and...reactionscomments
A Guide to Introducing Your New Partner to PsA...Dating with psoriatic arthritis is tough. It can be hard to pull yourself together for dates when you're flaring. Or worse, canceling dates because the pain is unbearable. But even...reactionscomments
New PsA diagnosis, how do I explain to my family?...Hi! I was recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I’ve had psoriasis since I was 15 but last year started having random symptoms. I’m 29 now and I was finally sent...reactions8repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceFriends & Family
Are You Flaring?...Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have been a part of my life ever since I can remember. I remember my father asking me a few years ago if there was any...reactions23comments
When Your Barista Listens Better Than Your Doctor...I miss the days when my doctors took the time to get to know me. Prior to 2010, my doctors knew me. They knew that I was married, how many...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis and Fibromyalgia...I have to admit. I’m. So. Confused. Which, more often than not these days, seems to be a perpetual state rather than a temporary inconvenience. I have questions without answers...reactions15comments
Little things, big stress...What is one small thing that *always* gets you stressed out - even though you know it's not something important?...reactions6repliesMental Health
20 years old, 3rd Shot of Humira...Hello all, I'm not sure how many of you read my last post about a week after my first shot, so give that a read if not. Anyways, I had...reactions9comments
Don’t "Google." ASK....This was the message on a poster in the exam room at my recent doctor visit. The poster went on to say that each patient is different and your doctor...reactionscomments
An Experience Using Curcumin For Psoriatic Arthritis...Firstly, let me say I am not associated in any way, shape, or form with any herbal (or any other) medication company. I have, over the many, many years of...reactions7comments
Quiet...It's quiet around here. Checking in. Hope everyone is feeling their best today :)...reactions4replies
Has anyone else experienced latent TB (tuberculosis) after taking a biologic?...I used Enbrel for about 15 years. Tried Otezla and had to quit because of depression. I tried CBD oil and strictly followed an autoimmune protocol diet to see if...reactions3repliesComorbiditiesBiologicTreatment
Supporting Loved Ones Raising a Child with PsA...When my friends’ son was diagnosed with Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis at the age of four and a half we were all struck pretty helpless. The first kid born in our circle...reactionscomments
My Thanksgiving Tradition That PsA Can't Ruin...Even before my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in 2003, chronic pain interfered with my ability to keep up with my family’s Thanksgiving traditions. Over time I began dreading the holiday...reactionscomments
Living, Surviving, and Thriving...Living. Breathing in and out. Meeting our basic needs. Just getting by. What kind of life is that? Is that all that we have to look forward to? Is that...reactions2comments
