Check Your Stress at the Door...I know I have caused many a flare for my best friend who has PsA. I’m guilty, her husband’s guilty, basically anyone she holds near and dear has, at one...reactionscomments
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Cortisone Injections: Give Them A Shot!...Cortisone injections are a common way to combat joint pain and flare-ups. Your results may vary, but I have seen great success with the ones that I have had. If...reactionscomments
My First Experience With Yoga: Not All Poses Help...I have had psoriatic arthritis for 25 years, but was just diagnosed 10 years ago. Also, recently, I found out I have fibromyalgia. I was in so much pain every...reactionscomments
New Person...Hi everyone! My name is Brenda and I am 26 years old. I was diagnosed a year ago and trying to cope with this disease. I never wanted to read...reactions3repliesFriends & FamilyCoping
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources...reactionscomments
Five Minute Me-Time Activities...When you have a chronic disease like psoriatic arthritis, life revolves around scheduling doctors’ appointments, taking medications, easing pain, worrying about flares, new symptoms, old symptoms, insurance problems, and so...reactionscomments
Have you tried acupuncture?...Has anyone tried acupuncture to help manage their symptoms? What was your experience like?...reactions4repliesCoping
4 Ways to Make Your PsA Treatment More Effective...It took me years to find an effective treatment, but that didn't come without a significant amount of trial and error before finding a medication that works for me. I...reactionscomments
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...reactions7repliesNewly 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions36repliesTreatment
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions3repliesBiologicTreatment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1replyFriends & FamilyNewly DiagnosedIntimacy & RelationshipsTreatment
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...reactions40comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentRheumatologist
