Sex, Intimacy, and Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriasis causes red, scaly patches on the skin that can be located on all areas of the body and can be painful and itchy, as well as seem unattractive. Psoriatic arthritis causes...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Complementary Therapies - What have you tried?...Have you tried any complementary or alternative type therapies to help manage your symptoms? If so, which ones? Submit your own question!...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesTreatment
How to Live With a Loved One With Psoriatic Arthritis: Advice From the Other Side...I sat down with my hubby for a candid conversation about any advice he might have for others who are the support system for a loved one with psoriatic arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Biologics & Skin Cancers...I have had 2 yrs of continual skin cancers, both basal & squamous cell carcinoma. Some of my surgeries were pretty intense (4" incision across my face, 6" incisions on...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
PsA diagnosis without psoriasis?...Has anyone been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis without showing signs of psoriasis? If so, how long did it take you to get diagnosed?...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesDiagnosis
Heidi Hedquist...Heidi was previously an advocate on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Heidi Hedquist’s life was changed by psoriatic arthritis more than 15 years ago when both her best friend and that friend’s son were...
Pain Brain Stole My Words...Pain brain, also known as brain or fibro fog, is when our physical pain is so bad that it interferes with how our brain functions. When I first heard these...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Alternative Options for Managing Chronic Pain...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can cause significant pain in the body. This leads many people who live with the condition to seek out ways to manage their pain. While doctors may...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Things Not to Say to Someone Living with PsA...Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) hurts, but at times what hurts the most are the comments filled with stigma and misconceptions from those around us. Words from some who mean...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
PsA vs Seronegative RA. How do they know?...Since I’m stuck in Neverland right now with “only” an Inflammatory Arthritis diagnosis, I am seeking input on: how did your dr determine which you have?!! I have symptoms of...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiagnosis
New here!...Hello, all. I am joining this community because you seem like such caring people. I joined an RA forum recently and discussed my frustration at not having a diagnosis. One...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis
Asking for Help: Why It's Important & Tips for Asking...If you ask my family who should be giving advice on how to ask for help, I’m sure the last person they would think of is me. Everyone who knows...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
So Frustrated! My Pain Dismissed Due to Pre-Existing Conditions...My friends and family think that the pain from psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia is the most difficult aspect of my life. For the first few years I also thought that...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Feeling sorry for yourself - Bad habit?...I found this quote today by Dale Carnegie (author, trainer): "Feeling sorry for yourself, and your present condition, is not only a waste of energy but the worst habit you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingMental Health
6 Ways to Scare Away PsA This Halloween...If your town is like mine, neighbors go all out for Halloween. From blow-up lawn pumpkins to spooky house lights and sounds, Halloween in metro Detroit is fast becoming many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Downsides to Sharing Health Challenges with the Wrong People...Whether you have psoriatic arthritis or another chronic illness, your health, how you treat your condition and your challenges are nobody’s business with the exception of you and your doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Things I Wish My Family Knew...When it comes to conversations with my family about my psoriatic arthritis, there is so much I wish I could tell them. Despite my fluency with the written word, when...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Compression clothes thing...Has anyone else tried compression tights to help with joint pain? And did you find it helpful or not?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Can Yoga Help Manage My Psoriatic Arthritis Pain?...I’ll be the first to admit, exercising has never be my forte, as they say. While I’ve always at least been “active,” playing a few sports or taking walks with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Practical Tips for Living with Someone with Psoriatic Arthritis...I’ll be the first to admit, I am super hard to live with. My pain level changes daily which makes my mood, abilities, and plans very unpredictable. My sweet husband...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
