Methotrexate?...My doctor wants me to start methotrexate after Thanksgiving. I am scared as hell and I have heard so many mixed reviews. Does anyone in the community have any suggestions...Reactions0reactionsComments46 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
My Experience with Infusion Therapy...You’ve spoken with your doctor, read through all of the information, and decided to give one of the infusion medications a try. Now what? Like me, you may still have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Will I ever be able to walk again?...10 years ago I started with PsA. It has progressed over time despite trying most oral and biologic meds. Last year I had a knee replaced and my body is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
PsA Made a Mess of My Life...It is no secret, life can be messy. Throw in a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, fibromyalgia, and endometriosis, and it gets even messier. Some people think that my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How PsA Turned Me into the Queen of Excuses...Before psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I didn’t make excuses when someone invited me out or asked me to do something. Unless I was previously engaged, I never said no. In fact...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?...About 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, meaning their pain is long-term. Chronic pain can come and go or be constant. It can interfere with...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Moving on to Methotrexate...Well, The sulfasalazine has been quite the experience. I finally called my Rheumy and told him I can't continue as the fatigue, malaise and pain associated with it were not...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTreatment
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