Glad I found this site...Was diagnosed with RA about 8 or 9 years ago. Symptoms started in my ankles, then wrists and fingers. I began practicing...reactions2comments
Have you tried Remicade?...I have been on Remicade for 10 years. Recently stopped to see what would happen. Was good for 4 months until a...reactions2repliesBiologicFlaresTreatment
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Staying Positive When You Want to Scream...Anyone suffering from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis knows it’s a constant battle to stay positive. Looking on the bright side of things...reactionscomments
Frustrated!!...Just diagnosed with PsA this last year about this time of year. I had just gotten out of the hospital for the...reactions1comment
What are the differences between psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?...What are the basic differences between psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?...reactions2repliesAwarenessComorbidities
6 Tips for Making Moving Easier When You Have PsA...As I write this, my family and I are in the process of moving to a new home. Moving is stressful. It doesn’t matter...reactionscomments
Goodbye Peep-Toe Pumps...I remember the exact moment when I spotted them. Perfect in every way, I had to make them mine, no matter the...reactions1comment
When Your PsA Flare Is FLARING...While the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) may differ from person to person, one thing remains constant — experiencing flares. What is...reactions13comments
Top 5 Flare Signs: How My Family Knows...I know when a flare is coming on. I’ve learned to identify the signs sure as I know my birthday or eye...reactions6comments
Accepting Assistance: I Can’t Always Be a Blessing, Sometimes I Need to be Blessed...Although I have been chronically ill for 17 years, and accepting that I need help or assistance is an ongoing struggle. I...reactionscomments
Wits end...I was diagnosed with RA about 15 yrs past. Started on all the usual drugs, methotrexate, sulphasalazine etc. Nothing worked with the...reactions3comments
Can’t Do vs. Can Do: Changing My Attitude For the Better...For most of my chronic life, I focused on everything I couldn’t do. My physical limitations won’t let me do this or...reactionscomments
Active 3 days agoBrain Fog-extreme fatigue...I just experienced a huge brain fog accompanied with the extreme fatigue. Will it happen again? Will it keep getting worse! It...reactions40repliesFatigueSymptoms
Which foods can increase inflammation?...I've heard that nightshade vegetables (for example, white (but not sweet) potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers) can increase inflammation in the body...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
5 Sounds of Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis is considered an invisible illness because the public may have a hard time “seeing” our pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation...reactionscomments
Solar Powered: Benefits of Sun Exposure for My PsA...I have recently noticed that I have something in common with my eldest cat. Yes, you read that correctly, a cat. Pumpkin...reactionscomments
When the Green-Eyed Monster Rears Its Ugly Head: Dealing with Feelings of Jealousy...Webster’s dictionary defines jealous as, “hostile towards a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage.” Based on this definition, why wouldn’t...reactionscomments
"Can You Hear Me Now?" My Story of Psoriatic Arthritis Related Hearing Loss...There is a reason that the phrase, “Hindsight is 20/20,” is so common. My hearing loss and its link to psoriatic arthritis...reactions6comments
Be Informed: Don't Stick Your Head in the Sand...When I was younger, if someone was saying something that I didn’t want to hear, I thought that if I pressed my...reactionscomments
