What To Do When You Have Concerns About Your Doctor...Sometimes, no matter how hard I have tried, I found that I had some concerns about my doctor. There have been times when I felt my questions weren’t being answered...reactions14comments
How do you explain your symptoms to a new rheumatologist?...For years, I’ve dealt with pustular and plaque psoriasis…though this is pretty much handled by Cimzia. However, I still have flare-ups, with knees swelling so big that it is difficult...reactions1replySymptomsRheumatologistFlares
The Award for Best Actress Goes to…...Has your diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis turned you into a seasoned actor or actress? Mine has! Forget acting classes, I have learned more about the art of acting from my...reactionscomments
Check Out the New Q&A Feature...Have a question about psoriatic arthritis and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions from other community members. You can search through...reactions2comments
Working the Nightshift: Finding A Sleep Pattern That Works...It is common for people who have a painful chronic disease like psoriatic arthritis to struggle getting a proper night’s sleep. Pain in our joints, bones, and muscles keep us...reactions2comments
PsA Without Much Psoriasis...Hello! I was diagnosed with PsA about 3.5 years ago when I had Achilles' tendinitis and my toenails were discolored or coming off. After xrays and blood tests, it confirmed...reactions5comments
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...reactionscomments
Tips for Travel: Flying with PsA...Flying has never been my favorite mode of transportation. However, it is the fastest way to get where I need to go and it isn’t always a terrible experience as...reactions1comment
Ridding My Rash With CBD...I acknowledge that I am fortunate that I don’t experience the rash associated with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis often. However, when it does present itself, it does so with a...reactionscomments
Responding to Useless Advice...Psoriatic arthritis has not only changed me physically and emotionally, it also turned many friends and family members into physicians. Apparently PsA has the magical ability to bestow knowledge of...reactions3comments
The Pros & Cons of Acupuncture: My Review...Psoriatic arthritis is a lifelong condition that causes your joints to hurt and swell. People with psoriatic arthritis can also have patches of red, thick skin with silvery scales. In...reactions3comments
One Mom's Midnight Fears...My children are still little. It is still easy to convince them that “Mommy is fine.” It is still easy to persuade them to sit and snuggle on my lap...reactions2comments
Living With the Question of Comorbidities...What is this new ache? What is this new pain? Hmmm, that is an odd rash, what’s up with that? I wonder if I should get this looked at? Is...reactions3comments
I Just Want to be Normal...I have had skin issues since I was in 3rd grade. I also had, (so the Dr said), eczema around both ankles. I was teased a lot for having "the...reactions1comment
Misguided Anger: Angry At My Condition, Not My Loved Ones...A painful chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis can bring out the witch in even the kindest of people. Pain and fatigue often shortens my fuse causing me to unnecessarily lash...reactions7comments
"How Are You Doing?": The Question That Drives Me Crazy!...Having a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis means that we’re stuck with this disease until we die or a cure is found. If the physical part wasn’t bad enough, we...reactions2comments
Invisible suffering, living in torment...I'm a middle aged woman, alone with virtually no support. Started with severed psoriasis as a little girl after a bout of chickenpox. It covered my whole body, my hair...reactions4comments
What to Expect at the Rheumatologist's Office...Even before my official “diagnosis” I knew that something was not right. Fatigue, aches, and pains sent me to my primary care doctor looking for answers. Inevitably, tests were run...reactionscomments
Are biologics allowed on airplanes?...Are biologic medications allowed in carry-on items when flying throughout the US? Internationally?...reactions1replyTravelTreatment
Travel and Assistive Devices...When you go on vacation or travel for any length of time (even just going to a doctor's appointment) do you use an assistive device? If so, which one? What...reactions17repliesTravelAssistive Devices
