Living With Psoriatic Arthritis Induced Fluctuating Hearing Loss...People don’t really understand all of the possible implications of what it means to have psoriatic arthritis. Painful joints? Yes. Swollen digits?...reactions3comments
Got sick but felt better...I caught a stomach bug from one of my kids last weekend. As badly as I felt because of that, I did...reactions3repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
Tips For Combatting Sleep Struggles...Sleep doesn’t always come easy for those of us with PsA. We suffer from insomnia, painsomnia, and sometimes our bodies would rather...reactions5comments
Rapid Access Clinics: The Future of PsA Diagnosis?...From the onset of first symptoms, the time it takes to diagnose psoriatic arthritis is too long for many people; years or...reactionscomments
A Year After Being Diagnosed...When I was diagnosed with PsA, I was both relieved and depressed. I didn't know how to balance my emotions. I already...reactions3comments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
5 Tips to Boost Medical Staff Relationships...Nurses and office managers often hold the key to opening the door to your doctor. Having a good relationship with the office...reactionscomments
Methotrexate?...My doctor wants me to start methotrexate after Thanksgiving. I am scared as hell and I have heard so many mixed reviews...reactions46repliesTreatmentSide 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions10repliesTreatment
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...reactions8comments
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!...reactions34repliesTreatment
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...reactions1comment
Biologics & Skin Cancers...I have had 2 yrs of continual skin cancers, both basal & squamous cell carcinoma. Some of my surgeries were pretty intense...reactions5repliesTreatment
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...reactions11repliesDiagnosis