another newbie...Hi everyone. Just wanted to introduce myself. I was diagnosed with PsA just last week. I had been on voltaren as prescribed by my family doctor and once I saw...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatment
Tips for Infusion Therapy...There are several different ways to take biologics for psoriatic arthritis. Some medications come in pill form, others are given in the form of shots, while still others are given...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Otezla...I'm new here to the forum. I was just started on Otezla for my psoriatic arthritis and the nausea is brutal! Has anyone had good success with this med? Submit...Reactions0reactionsComments36 repliesTreatment
Waiting to See if My Treatment is Working...I do not treat PsA the same as I did when I was first diagnosed. In fact, my treatment plan has changed many times throughout the years. Some treatments helped...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Moment of Truth...Well, THE day has arrived. Today is the day I'm supposed to start taking Humira. When I was first diagnosed with PsA four years ago I kind of always knew...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentBiologic
When Pain Silences You: Coping When My Jaw Flares Up...If you’ve ever met me, you’d know I’m quite shy. But the moment I warm up to you, you’ll realize I always have something to say. My family and friends...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should I Use a Hot or Cold Pack When My PsA is Flaring?...Recently, I attended the Be Joint Smart event sponsored by the National Psoriasis Foundation. Everyone in attendance heard from medical professionals on the best practices involving treatment, nutrition, and exercise...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New and feeling down...Hi, so I am new here and I have been struggling of late. I am 26 years old and have only recently been diagnosed with PsA. I have been having...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentNewly DiagnosedIntimacy & RelationshipsFriends & Family
Experiencing Brain Fog with Psoriatic Arthritis...I have had psoriasis for over 50 years and psoriatic arthritis for 25 years, but was just diagnosed in the past 10 years. Probably one of the most difficult challenges...Reactions0reactionsComments40 comments
Massage Sticks and Vionic Shoes - Your Community Recommendations...When managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes the best recommendations come from fellow sufferers. So we’re keeping track of the products and treatments you say you love! In our last article of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Conflicting Advice...So I'm getting conflicting sets of advice from my regular physician and my rheumatologist. My rheumy wants to put me on Humira. In fact, I was supposed to start today...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesRheumatologistTreatmentTips & Advice
Surviving the Holidays...The holidays are upon us! While it's a time of celebration, if you aren't practicing self-care it can turn into a disaster. The holidays should be enjoyable, not full of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Saying "No": Overcoming the Guilt of Declining...Am I the only one who struggles with saying, “No,” when asked to do something? I can’t begin to count the number of times I’ve put myself in situations that...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What are some good holiday gift ideas?...What are some of the best gifts you've received that have really helped you manage your symptoms?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Top 3 Triggers...What are your top 3 triggers that cause your psoriatic arthritis to flare up?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesFlares
Cannibas & PsA...I hope this isn't too controversial a topic but it's something I've been really wanting to ask others with PsA. And that's about medical marijuana. For starters, my family lives...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesMedical MarijuanaTreatment
The Silver Lining...Hi, I'm new here having been recently diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis. Probably psoriatic but my rheumy doesn't want to put a label on it since all my typical blood tests...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesExerciseDiet & NutritionNewly Diagnosed
The Impact of PsA on Young Teenagers...“Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold.A circle is round, it has no end. That's how long, I will be your friend.” Some...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Day I Said Goodbye to My Favorite Shoes...I recently switched rheumatologists – not because of my doctor, but because of his staff getting in the way of my care and my son's care. When I called the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Resisting Resentment: Working Through the Anger on My Own...One of the many things I was not prepared to deal with after being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis was the resentment I would eventually have towards my friends and family...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments