Why Aren’t More People Talking About Psoriatic Arthritis?...There are over 100 arthritis afflictions, illnesses, and autoimmune diseases. However, unless we identify with Lupus or Lyme Disease people don’t see our disease as serious. At least that is...reactions3comments
Frustrated with Fatigue...With all the drama surrounding joint pain and swelling, fatigue doesn’t get nearly the screen time it deserves. To say that I despise fatigue would be putting it mildly. It...reactions6comments
A Journey With Autoimmune Diseases...I was diagnosed with psoriasis almost 30 years ago. I am now 62. I had a rash on my feet, and tried OTC creams, drugs, etc, and could not get...reactions1comment
Five Things That Throw Off My Sleep Schedule...I didn’t realize how important following a sleep schedule was until it was disrupted! Today I am sharing ways my sleep schedule is often disrupted and what I do to...reactions2comments
Daydreams for a Better Future with PsA - Part 1...I spend a lot of time daydreaming. One thing I like to daydream about is finding a cure for psoriatic arthritis and for other chronic autoimmune conditions. What an incredible...reactionscomments
Does anyone feel very irritated due to PsA?...I take anxiety, depression, mood-altering medications but they do not help. I feel very agitated. Anyone else going through this and what do you do?...reactions8repliesMental Health
Does anyone have a flare when their body gets overheated?...One of the ways I know if I am having a flare or about to, my body gets hot and my hair gets soaked with sweat either from housework or...reactions3repliesWeatherFlares
Creating a Fitness Program I Could Stick With...I used to think that exercising with psoriatic arthritis was impossible. However, in the past year and a half I have learned that while it may be difficult at times...reactions1comment
PSA: My Uninvited Guest...PSA Disease is quite a myriad of symptoms. Some are quite extreme and painful and are always present. Some come and go like the uninvited guest. Many symptoms are unique...reactions2comments
Hi there and new to the group...Hi all, Sounds like a very familiar story after having reads some of the posts, but am 44 and was officially diagnosed with PsA about 12 months ago. Since a...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Furoshiki Foot Wraps and Hemp Capsules - Your Community Recommendations...Welcome to the summer 2018 edition of Your Community Recommendations! If this is your first time reading, I compile product and treatment suggestions from the community and review them every...reactionscomments
What are trigger foods for psoriatic arthritis?...Has anyone identified any foods that definitely trigger pain in their joints? I've heard that dairy, gluten, alcohol, processed/fried foods, sugar, and nightshade vegetables are troublesome for many. Do these...reactions31repliesDiet & Nutrition
Managing a Home With Psoriatic Arthritis...Managing a home while living with psoriatic arthritis is no easy feat. To be fair, I’ve never been the best housekeeper, even before my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. Despite the best...reactions3comments
Has anybody noticed they have a short temper?...I was just diagnosed with psoriasis arthritis recently. I have noticed I lose my temper and get very angry at things which I never would have done before. I'm currently...reactions4repliesSymptomsSide EffectsMental HealthFriends & Family
Expressing My Psoriatic Arthritis Through Colors...Did you know colors drastically help me to endure pain? The discomfort of my pain has me thinking, what’s there for me to gain to be around bright colors? Psoriatic...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Spondylitis & Ankylosing Spondylitis: Differences & Similarities...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an extension of psoriasis in that in addition to the presence of a scaly rash occurring primarily on the elbows, knees, and scalp (psoriasis), patients also...reactions2comments
Which size of Tremfya syringe do you use?...My first 2 injections were with a syringe with a needle about 1.5 inches. My next 2 injections were with a syringe of .50 needle. Has any one else experienced...reactions2repliesBiologicTreatment
Stop Messing With My Mind...The other morning I woke up. My foot felt like overnight, someone must have put it in a meat grinder of some sort. The throbbing. The aching. The shooting pains...reactions1comment
What I Wish Others Knew About Jaw Pain...It was 3am on a Sunday morning, but I was wide awake thanks to the throbbing pain in my jaw. The hot water bottle I was using as a pillow...reactions6comments
Five Loving Things I Need to Hear...Psoriatic disease is two-faced. There is one side of it that is very visible - the flaking, cracking, dry plaques of skin or the red, inflamed, and swollen fingers and toes...reactionscomments
