Psoriatic Arthritis and Mental Health...Most days, I wake up in my bed to the sounds of birds singing and my neighbors’ children bustling about in their backyard. My house, my view, and the sights...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and the Pain Scale...Have you been asked where you rate on the pain scale 0-10? Medical professionals use the visual acuity pain scale to measure pain. They also combine this tool with other...reactionscomments
How to cope with high humidity...I have had PsA for 43 years now and I am finding it really difficult to cope with the high humidity I have lived in the German Rheinland for 40...reactions2repliesCoping
Been living in hell without proper diagnosis...I’ve just been diagnosed after 15 years! I started to struggle with my feet at 37 years old and at 41 years old, I was told it was osteoarthritis. I...reactions1comment
How Psoriatic Arthritis Can Stifle Creativity...Expressing myself through words and art has always been my safe place. Having had a learning disability my entire academic career, I leaned into my creativity to feel validated. I...reactions8comments
For Every Action, There is a Reaction (With PsA)..."For every action, there is a reaction." There has never been a truer statement when it comes to living with psoriatic arthritis. My psoriatic arthritis went misdiagnosed for years. I...reactions1comment
Remicade ...I am starting on remicade infusion starting June 3rd for PSa has anyone had any major sideaffects from this?...reactions2replies
Neck stiffness ...I have neck stifness and it’s painful to turn my head is that common for prostatic arthritis?...reactions1reply
MY Daily struggle...Hi, I've had psoriatic arthritis for 45 years. I'm 53 now. I started with 80% body/scalp psoriasis at age 9. Then as the years went on and into my late...reactions2comments
Psoriatic arthritis and eyes...Has anyone else with PsA had problems with their eyes? Since having it I've had a retinal vein bleed in my right eye. And then this week a retinal tear...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Psoriatic Arthritis and Tornado Season...Living in the Midwest can be hard with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and tornado season. This particular day started as many do, but then turned into a scary experience. A beautiful...reactionscomments
Active 3 days agoNever Say It Can't Get Any Worst With Brain Fog...I just left the store on my way home. Well guess what I'm sitting here looking crazy in a parking lot because I don't know how to get home. I...reactions10repliesCoping
Possible Lifestyle Approaches for Managing Psoriatic Arthritis...I was diagnosed with psoriatic disease many years ago. One of the most important things this condition has taught me is that to manage any sort of illness, medications, and...reactionscomments
Wheelchair...Good morning, I'm in my almost 4th year post diagnosis. I started on Humira, moved to Cosyntex last year, and now in the process of moving to Rinvoq. Humeria did...reactions3repliesTravelAssistive Devices
Anyone with Trigeminal Neuralgia? ...I couldn’t find anything when I searched, so I’m just taking a chance. I have had Trigeminal Neuralgia (bilateral) for over 15 years. Anyone else have this curse of a...reactions1replyComorbidities
Our Unique Experiences With PsA: Awareness Month 2024...Psoriatic arthritis is a unique and complex condition. Even amongst people living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), there are varying symptoms, severity, treatment plans, flare triggers, and more. For Psoriatic Arthritis...reactionscomments
PSA...I have recently beem told by my dermatologist that PSA isn't related to the eyes,then my GP told me that PSA doesn't affect the spine or neck. Only the fingers,toes&hips...reactions2repliesAwarenessRheumatologistSymptoms
Sober Socializing...Alcohol has always been a trigger for my psoriatic arthritis along with my psoriasis. Social drinking is quite a culture where I live, so oftentimes, a social dinner or visit...reactions2comments
Coping with surgeries, pain, fatigue and discouragement...Hi. I’m not usually one to reach out, yet I’m needing some words of wisdom. I have both osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. I am 73 years old and was diagnosed...reactions12repliesTips & AdviceSurgeryCoping
