Stress, Anxiety, & Psoriatic Arthritis...Stress has become quite the buzzword in the last 5-10 years or so. It has been shown to not only impact emotional health but physical health as well. Stress can...reactionscomments
Are Night Sweats a Symptom of Psoriatic Arthritis?...I was recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I was prescribed Methotrexate. Waking up drenched in sweat I want to know if anyone experienced night sweats with this condition? I do...reactions3repliesSymptoms
A Painful Choice: To Cancel Plans or Not...There are many reasons why I cancel plans. I’d be a liar if I said that psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses were always to blame, but in all...reactionscomments
Walking the Walk With PsA: Managing Foot Pain...My feet are very important to me. There is so much that can go wrong with our feet having psoriatic arthritis. I have experienced pain in my feet simply walking...reactions4comments
What is Relationship between PsA and Cancer?...I read this news brief from doctors at Mass General and did not know there is a greater incidence of cancer if you have PsA?...reactions3repliesComorbidities
Working with PsA: My Tips For You...If you are like me, much of your day is spent working at a computer. Not only do our joints take a beating, but so do our eyes. Here are some...reactionscomments
What Is This Chest Pain? Learn More About Costochondritis and Tietze Syndrome...Chest pain with psoriatic arthritis might be a sign of another condition. Costochondritis is chest pain caused by inflammation of the cartilage around the sternum. The sternum is the area...reactions10comments
Creating a Movement for PsA...Every month of the year is designated awareness month for various important and worthy causes, yet the saturation and fact that there are only 12 months and an unending number...reactionscomments
Winning the War on Inflammation...Hike up those grown-up pants ladies and gentlemen because today we are talking about fighting the good fight against inflammation. When it comes to psoriatic arthritis, the root of all...reactions4comments
Learning to Walk Again...Since my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in 2003, my life has been filled with many moments of learning. I had to learn about my disease, about the different treatments available...reactions2comments
Has anyone else with PSA has been diagnosed with GAVE?...At 47 years old I was diagnosed with GAVE (Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia) resulting from my autoimmune PSA. I was successfully treated with Argon Plasma Coagulation via Endoscopy following years...reactions2repliesComorbidities
Make Living with Psoriatic Arthritis a Little Easier...There are literally hundreds of things that we do every day that are much more difficult because we have psoriatic arthritis. Everything from basic bottle opening to shopping or laundry...reactions8comments
The Benefits of Writing about PsA!...Originally, I thought writing would just help me cope and come to terms with having PsA. I was surprised when my husband starting reading some of my articles and started...reactions1comment
Bananas & Humira?...I’m on Humira, just started 3 months ago. It’s a TNF blocker. I just learned that the more brown spots a banana has the more TNF it contains. Does this...reactions1replyBiologicTreatmentDiet & Nutrition
Surviving Family Trips with Psoriatic Arthritis...Traveling is supposed to be fun. It is supposed to be an adventure, something exciting. So why is it that whenever I’m confronted with the amazing opportunity to take a...reactionscomments
Has anyone tried Tremfya?...Anyone using and having success with Tremfya for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis? Submit your own question!...reactions9repliesTreatmentBiologic
Can PsA cause sleep issues during the full moon?...Could PsA cause any issues with sleep during the full moon? This all started for me about a year ago. I do not have a good sleep pattern to begin...reactions3repliesSleep
Simple Injuries Aren’t So Simple With PsA...One of the most painful lessons of living with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia has been that there is no such thing as a simple injury. What may seem and even...reactions18comments
Does Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Make You a Better Person?...I am feeling rather “deep” today. I mean, like, “Who are we meant to be?” kind of deep. And I know, your initial answer to that question is probably heck...reactions1comment
I hate this...Hi my name is Wendy aka "fatfinger." My right index finger is my sausage digit. For the longest time doctors knew I had something but over the years the name...reactions1comment
