Makeup to cover flares?...I had to change my medication and while I was med free I developed red plaques on my face. It is under both sides of my nose and runs down...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
I Hate the Pain Scale...Oh, the dreaded pain scale. I’m sure you know the one I’m speaking of. It’s pretty much the same one at every doctor’s office. “On a scale of 1-10...blah, blah...reactions46comments
Any Benefit To Having An Overactive Immune System?...So here's something I've been pondering that I don't have the scientific or medical background to answer. All of us with PsA know that it can be debilitating at worst...reactions16repliesSymptoms
Perfect Storm: Doctor, Insurance & Medication...Navigating doctor appointments, prescriptions, labs, and insurance can drive the experienced patient nuts. It can’t be easy for a newbie, but especially one who is thrown into the deep end...reactionscomments
Has anyone found a medication or home remedy that helps with inflammation?...I was diagnosed w/ psoriasis @ 10. I have had psoriatic arthritis for close to 20 years (I am 56). I have been on about every oral medication or injection...reactions8repliesTreatment
How does mild PsA affect you?...The latest poll on here shows a lot of people have been diagnosed with mild PsA. Just wondering what others will mild PsA take for medication? How does having mild...reactions2repliesCoping
Mild PsA...Interested in hearing from those with Mild PsA. What medicines do you take?how do you feel most days? Do you have fatigue?...reactions3repliesFatigueTreatmentSymptoms
Psoriatic Arthritis and My Joints that Brings Me Pain...I have psoriatic arthritis and more and more my body parts - my arms, legs, knees, and shoulder - are letting me know this. I know our body is made...reactionscomments
Let's Talk Lymph Nodes...I've read that autoimmune disorders like RA and Lupus can cause lymph nodes to well. Is this also true for psoriatic arthritis? Ongoing swelling of my lymph nodes I ask...reactions8repliesSymptomsComorbidities
Managing Feelings of Isolation...There are many words used to describe physical pain. Hot, tingling, radiating, sharp, or throbbing, just to name a few. But when it comes to dealing with the emotional effects...reactions2comments
Biologic Drugs for Psoriatic Arthritis...One common treatment for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). DMARDs reduce inflammation. They can also help prevent long-term joint damage, which can cause disability. There are 3 types of...
Other Medicines Used to Treat Psoriatic Arthritis...Several kinds of medicines are available to treat psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Some medicines work better than others for different people. The most common types of drugs used to treat PsA...
Biosimilar Drugs for Psoriatic Arthritis...Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are a common treatment for psoriatic arthritis (PsA). DMARDs reduce inflammation. They can also help prevent long-term joint damage, which can cause disability. There are different...
Target-Specific DMARDs for Psoriatic Arthritis...One common treatment for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). DMARDs reduce inflammation and can help prevent long-term joint damage, which can cause disability. There are different types...
Finding a Family Car That Didn't Increase My Pain...Psoriatic arthritis creates enough pain in my life and the last thing I need is to add to it. With that said, I had no clue how much our family...reactions2comments
New and Reticent...I'm new to this group. Reticent and reluctant...I do not want to have PsA, SpA, and osteoarthritis in my fingers and lumbar spine. I have not had meaningful experiences -...reactions1replyCopingFriends & Family
How Caring For My Mental Health Helps Treat My PsA...Emotions play a huge role in my physical well-being as well as my mental health. While depression, anger, anxiety, stress, and sadness aren’t the sources of the pain caused by...reactions2comments
Flares compared to Chronic - Question...I keep reading on this site about flares. My question is, does anyone have constant chronic stiffness and soreness? My issue is constant. It never goes away. I have very...reactions25repliesSymptoms
Break outs of psoriasis...Do you always have a big breakout with your psoriasis when you have flare ups ?...reactions2repliesFlaresSymptoms
What Treatment Options Are Available for Psoriatic Arthritis?...Treatment for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) varies. It depends on the severity of the disease, specific symptoms, and reaction to treatment. There is no cure for PsA. But there are many...
