Recognizing My Limitations and Sticking with Them...When I was a child, the number one way my parents could get me to do something was simply to tell me that I couldn’t do it. If restrictions are...reactions3comments
Changing My Attitude Towards Food...The longer I live with chronic illnesses like psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and fibromyalgia, the more I find myself learning about my body. Some of those lessons have included learning how...reactionscomments
The Most Difficult Part of Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...There are a great many difficult parts of living with psoriatic arthritis. There is the pain, joint damage, fatigue, and complications from the medicines just to name a few. All...reactions4comments
What kinds of things do you avoid doing?...What are some things that you avoid doing every day? For example, do you avoid going up the stairs to get something because you're too fatigued or know it will...reactions37repliesCoping
Why I Shouldn’t Have Feared the Cost of Treating my Conditions Naturally...Having a chronic condition like psoriatic arthritis may require more doctor visits than the average person. Because of this my husband and I always opt for the insurance plan that...reactionscomments
When Another Medicine Doesn't Work: Feeling Defeated...Hopeless. Lost. Defeated. Unfortunately these feelings are not uncommon to me. Sometimes they feel like a vicious cycle of emotions when it comes to pass that another medicine not working...reactionscomments
They Said What?! Top 5 Comments I Hope I Don't Hear Again...We all know one or two people who fail to consider if what they are about to say is inconsiderate and just blurt out rude or demoralizing comments. But it...reactions25comments
Relief for swollen toes and recommended shoes?...How do you find comfortable shoes when your toes are swollen and stiff? Any recommendations?...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
Learning to Help Myself...There are so many devices, treatments, and products designed to help make living with psoriatic arthritis a little easier. Judging when we need to use the different aids can be...reactionscomments
If I Were Mother Nature: Controlling My Symptoms By Controlling the Weather...Weather has the power to make my PsA symptoms better or worse. Based upon how my body reacts to certain types of weather, I have come up with how I...reactions1comment
Do any women have psoriatic lesions inside?...I'm worried I might have psoriasis in my woman parts. Had a pap and an ultrasound. Still waiting to hear back. Has anyone else experienced this?...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Dmards, nsaids, and a biologic...why so much medicine?...I take SSZ 8 pills/day, Plaquenil 400mg/day, Celebrex 200mg/ day and Humira 40mg Yeow...Does anyone else take this much medicine? After everything I've read, I haven't found any evidence of...reactions9repliesTreatmentBiologic
Birth control...Hello all, I'm new to this site and I know this might be a strange question to ask but has anyone had any experiences with their arthritis and birth control?...reactions4repliesTreatmentSide EffectsDiagnosis
Enbrel itching...Enbrel has caused itching all over my body, any suggestions for different medications?...reactions1replyTreatment
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...reactionscomments
Dealing With Anger From PsA...Psoriatic arthritis comes with a whole host of different emotions. One of the hardest that I have struggled with is dealing with anger. It is a fairly foreign emotion to...reactionscomments
Taking A Nap: My Guilty Pleasure (and Treatment!)...Do you find yourself feeling guilty for needing to rest or nap? I used to. In addition to feeling guilty I would also feel anger towards my body for not...reactionscomments
How to Improve Your Plantar Fasciitis...Did you know that plantar fasciitis pain that persists for more than 6 weeks is considered “chronic”? Turns out I’ve been chronic for about 4 years then! One common symptom...reactions4comments
Looking Out for Number One: ME!...Nobody cares about my body as much as I do. I learned this first-hand many years ago after several physicians prescribed medications that contained ingredients that I was allergic to. Yes...reactionscomments
Accepting Help From Family...I have always enjoyed having family over to visit and to host large get-togethers at my house. When company is invited over, I know the right thing to do is...reactionscomments
