Do you have problems eating pork?...I have been living with PSA for 10 years now. As an experiement two years ago, I stopped eating pork to see if it would make me feel better. It...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
My Meltdown Over A Jar of Jelly...I wouldn’t even begin to know where to start if I tried to count all the tears I’ve shed because of psoriatic arthritis. I’ve cried for the uncertainty of my...reactions1comment
looking to share my story and gain opinions from other sufferers...Hello My name is Katie - I'm a 32 year old working mother of 2 young kids. I've had psoriasis since I was about 12 and psoriatic arthritis symptoms worsening...reactions12repliesTreatmentDiet & Nutrition
Pain Makes Patience Short and Days Long...Pain, frustration, anger - all of these impact our ability to be patient with life’s daily struggles. Let’s face it, working around my psoriatic arthritis pain and symptoms often tops...reactions2comments
Three Myths about Using a Mobility Aid...Physical pain from psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses forced me to utilize mobility aids for much of my chronic life. Sadly there have been times when I chose...reactions6comments
My first flare...I am recently diagnosed with PSA and am having my first flare. The pain is intense mostly in my hands, arms, and back. I am also severely anemic so the...reactions9comments
I Can Only Apologize So Much...Sometimes, I feel as if all I ever say are apologies. If I had a dime for every time I said, “I’m sorry,” I might actually be able to pay...reactions1comment
Starting Humira...I started Humira yesterday for PsA and psoriasis. Today I feel very tired. Is that normal? I haven't noticed any other side effects...what are some that other people have experienced?...reactions3repliesTreatment
Explaining to friends that you don't look 'that' ill...Over many years of treatment for PsA, we have all heard the comment, "Well you don't look that ill." Sometimes friends will say it as a way to cheer you...reactions5comments
Has Anyone Had A Virus While On A Biologic?...I'm curious if anyone has experienced coming down with a virus while taking a biologic? I'm on Humira and it works exceptionally well in me. To be honest I've sometimes...reactions7repliesBiologicTreatmentComorbidities
Pushing, Pushing, Pushing Ourselves...It can be very difficult for people who do not have psoriatic arthritis to understand some of the choices we make. To be fair, they aren’t necessarily always the most...reactions4comments
Psoriatic Arthritis: More Than Just Joint Pain...It is no surprise that having psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can impact a person’s overall quality of life. People with PsA are not only experiencing painful, swollen joints, but they are...reactions5comments
Freezing Your PsA Pain...It is no secret that I only use natural and alternative pain relief options for psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and my other chronic illnesses. Not everyone has access to all of...reactions5comments
Daydreams For a Better Future with PsA – Part 2...Welcome back, daydreamers! If you haven’t already, check out Part 1 of this article series here. Now, I want to get to some of the other reasons why I think...reactionscomments
The Psoriatic Arthritis Community...There is no community in this world like the chronic illness community. We support each other, offer encouragement and understanding, and help each other feel a little less alone with...reactionscomments
What Value Does Psoriatic Arthritis Give Me?...This is a question I have to ponder over and over again in my mind. I’m sure I started with some value, but what is it? Value is simply the...reactionscomments
There’s Nothing Fun About Canceling Plans Because of a Flare...For some strange reason, there are quite a few people who think that those of us who cancel plans due to our chronic illnesses are at home popping bonbons into...reactionscomments
So I May ... MAY ... not have PsA After All...You ever have one of those the-heavens-open-up-sun-shines-down moments of clarity? I might have had one yesterday. And it MIGHT change everything I think about myself. I won't get confirmation about...reactions6repliesRheumatologistDiagnosis
Neu hier, aber alte Krankheit....Ich lese hier weit schlimmere Auswüchse der Krankheit, als meine Form. Mit 39 bekam ich die Schuppenflechte. Mit Kortison war alles weg. Ich wurde 50 und es ging in den...reactions2repliesTreatment
The Burden of Pain...By definition, a burden is a heavy load that someone must carry. But when it comes to the burden of pain, living with it isn’t that simple, is it? If...reactions13comments
