Sending Kids Back To School Without Increasing Your Pain...It’s that time of year! The kids are heading back to school! While most parents are giddy with excitement, those who live with chronic pain aren’t always as thrilled. This...reactionscomments
I feel defeated...I am 49 and was diagnosed with PsA this year. I have had psoriasis since I was around 12, my elbows and scalp, I was diagnosed in my mid 20's...reactions2comments
The Business of Corporate Sponsorship...Many of us use our advocacy and ambassadorships in support of non-profits that raise money for research or awareness of our causes. One of the biggest areas that these organizations...reactionscomments
Which nail polish do you recommend for peeling nails?...For those with peeling nails and swollen fingers, which type of nail polish do you find helps protect your nails from peeling/chipping/cracking?...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSymptoms
Hi! I’m new...I have both plaques and PSA. The PSA is more recent than the plaques and is progressing rapidly. I am in the process of starting Humira, which has been an...reactions2repliesBiologicTreatment
My PsA work life....My PsA pains became obvious a few years after I first started working. I’ve always had manual jobs which involved lifting heavy objects, fitting engine parts, undoing and tightening nuts...reactions3comments
Acai Berry and green tea...Hello all. I am a newbie and glad to find you. As a little background, I have always been diagnosed with psoriasis but not PSA till I was 55 years...reactions4repliesTreatment
Gaining a New Perspective: Reflections From a Loved One...Perspective. It’s a notorious word and has probably been the source of some of the greatest arguments and misunderstandings of all time. It also can be a great unifier. The...reactionscomments
One Weary Warrior...Exhaustion.Fatigue.Weariness.Burnout.Depleted.Empty. Sometimes, I look at myself in the mirror and think, I have nothing left to give. This warrior is exhausted, and I am so weary of constantly fighting. It...reactions1comment
What Does Remission Look Like?...Can you imagine being in pain that hinders your everyday life? You can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. You're miserable and just want relief. But what...reactionscomments
Learning to Coexist with Psoriatic Arthritis...The other day I thought about how far I have come since I was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia in 2003. To my surprise I have gone from...reactions3comments
When Should You Call the Doctor?...When I had my first child, I was often plagued by this very question. Every scrape, bruise, or cold doesn’t necessarily warrant a call to the pediatrician and over time...reactions1comment
Hopeless...I have had PsA for about 5 yrs but it has really progressed in the last year and especially the last few months. I have to travel about 4 hrs...reactions3comments
Long road...I have had PsA for at least 10 years. I think the whole thing started when I stepped out of a truck wrong and rolled my Left ankle. I had...reactions3comments
Has Anyone Had Baker's Cysts in Their Knees?...Chronic inflammation can cause a build-up of fluid in the knees. Baker's cysts can form in the back of the knee, fill with excess fluid. When it bursts it causes...reactions5repliesComorbidities
Hi. Not a good day....I am new to the group and new to support groups. I am not sure what I am looking for. I am having severe flares right now that I associate...reactions3repliesFlaresWeatherSymptoms
Will someone please listen to me?...I have advanced PSA and other comorbidities. I have been diagnosed with Stage 3b kidney failure. I can't find a team of doctors anywhere willing to communicate with one another...reactions3comments
Self-Esteem and Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...Of the many things that psoriatic arthritis affects, you would think that one of the least likely things we have to worry about is our self-esteem. Bills, side effects, disease...reactions2comments
Is It Okay to Accept the Limitations That Come With Psoriatic Arthritis?...We live in a “just do it” world. Everywhere we look, we are reminded that if we are strong, if we try, and if we work hard, we can do...reactionscomments
Adding Chiropractic Care to My Pain Management Plan...We are all proof that there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for psoriatic arthritis. Our symptoms, as well as the degree of severity, vary from one patient to the next. Not...reactions2comments
