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...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...reactions12repliesDiet & NutritionTreatment
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions7repliesBiologicComorbiditiesTreatment
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions6repliesDiagnosisRheumatologist
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...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...reactions13comments
Talking to Your Professor About Having Psoriatic Arthritis...At the start of my freshman year of college, I was terrified of my professors. I was afraid that their classes would...reactionscomments