What are the best / recommended lotions for psoriasis?...What are the best / recommended lotions for psoriasis?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
I know my body better than anyone!...“Why won’t they listen to me, I know my body better than anyone!” My primary care doctor told me, “It just comes with age and being overweight.” However, I knew...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Loved One Has Psoriatic Arthritis: Views From the Other Half...Sometimes, because we are the ones who live with psoriatic arthritis every day, we can easily and understandably get wrapped up in how it affects us, on a daily basis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping with pain...How does having chronic pain affect you on a day-to-day basis? How do you cope with it? Submit your own question!...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesSymptomsCoping
How can I make my family understand how much pain I'm in?...They don't get it - how can I help them understand how it affects me and my ability to do things?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & AdviceIntimacy & RelationshipsFriends & Family
What is Bursitis?...Bursitis is an inflammation (“-itis” means inflammation) of the bursa, which are small sacs filled with a jelly-like substance that is found in the joints of the elbow, shoulder, hip...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Faith Has Made Living With Psoriatic Arthritis Easier...Faith is a funny thing. It isn’t tangible, you can’t hold it in your hand. Nor can you really see it, smell it, or taste it. It is not something...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Methotrexate...I haven't read anything in this forum/newsletter about methotrexate and breathing issues...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Nightmare...or stranger than fiction?...As I sit here, on my couch at 1:47 am, legs curled as usual, bottle of water, iPad, MTV classic, I wonder where to begin my story...do I start at...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Kicking My Chronic Fear To The Curb...There are many frightening aspects of living with multiple chronic illnesses. What will my future look like? How will I get through today or tomorrow? How much pain can I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Believe You Can Be Your Own Advocate?...Childhood psoriatic arthritis isn’t a laughing matter. It’s unfortunate that anyone should live with such a chronic, painful disease, but it can be especially taxing for children. Dealing with pain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have you had a Lab to find your RA factor count...Have you had a Lab to find your RA factor count, just had 2nd one 1st came back 375 then last week 395 I'm told 14 is the norm....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Lactic Acid Rollers and the Squatty Potty – Your Community Recommendations...When managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes the best recommendations come from fellow sufferers. That’s why we like to keep track of the products and treatments you say have worked for you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Listen to Me, Don't Judge Me...Everyone wants to feel like their voice is being heard, that they can share their thoughts, opinions, worries, and feelings without being judged by someone else. This is especially true...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Pacing Myself: Making the Most of My Time When I'm in Remission...Whether my psoriatic arthritis is in remission or I am just experiencing a few “good” days, I always find myself scrambling to make the most of that time. I often...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Defining ‘Strong’ with Psoriatic Arthritis...Imagine you’re playing The $10,000 Pyramid, and your partner gives you these clues: You might answer, “Things that are strong.” Yes, those things are strong, but in my world, being...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is remission?...I've been in treatment for PsA for 10 years now, I don't remember having any time when I haven't had swelling, pain, or stiffness every single day. What is the...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTreatment
Join the Hashtag Community - #SpottingSpoons...Do you feel like the moments of joy and happiness are few and far between these days? It is easy to get overwhelmed focusing on the negative of living with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you. There...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Made Grocery Shopping a Family Affair...Even after I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis I preferred to go grocery shopping by myself. As a stay at home mom, a trip to the grocery store was like...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments