3 Tips to Manage a Relationship with Psoriatic Arthritis...For better or for worse. When you are with a significant other for any length of time, you are bound to encounter both better and worse. If you or your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Patient Advocacy Isn’t All Good...Many of us embark on this crazy path of patient advocacy by accident. For some, we stumble into the spotlight with a news story or social media post that goes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Anyone on Cosentyx now or ever?...I was prescribed Cosentyx by infusion, but my insurance denied it, so now I’m getting the injection, but I have tremendous shot anxiety! I've tried Humera and Taltz, but they...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
New to this...I’ve been told I have PsA after one month of pain and swelling knee and feet. First diagnosed with pseudo-gout for the presence of CPPD Crystal on my synovial fluid...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlaresNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
covid vaccine...anyone having flareups thinking its from covid vacc.ine or from having covid? im having lots of pain back hip and knee and really tired. leg cramps not sleeping well...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlares
The Physical and Emotional Stress of Caregiving with Psoriatic Arthritis...Caregiving for a family member can have effect on your psoriatic arthritis. In my experience caring for my dad has agitated my PSA. Extra bending, walking, and reaching have caused...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
This Holiday Is About Family Not Psoriatic Arthritis...What has me so excited about this holiday season? When compared to last year’s season, just being able to celebrate it with family is a world’s difference. Last year, through...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Socializing at Home This Holiday...Tis' the season to be jolly...family and loved ones will soon be arriving. It is time to start planning meals and wrapping gifts. Elaborate wrapping with all the ribbons, bells...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Is Not For The Faint At Heart...I have had psoriasis for decades but didn’t anticipate the PsA side of things. I have been using creams since the beginning of time and trying to avoid certain foods...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
From California to Florida: My Psoriatic Arthritis Climate Experiment...When it comes to living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it's essential to understand that the pain and discomfort experienced can be highly influenced by the climate in which you reside...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diet and Exercise Roadblocks...Over the years since my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, I’ve tried following many different dietary guidelines each with varying degrees of success. Not only that, but I’ve shared many of those...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
I Feel It in My Fingers...Our hands are such important tools in our daily lives. We use them to look after ourselves, earn our livings, love our children, and prepare their meals. Having psoriatic arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Finally we are getting somewhere...So it all started with me becoming increasingly distressed and anxious, as no doctor could agree in the NHS what was wrong. Each had their own thoughts and no one...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Traveling for the Holidays with PsA...The year is almost at an end, and we all know what that means. Holidays. Big, family-filled, hectic holidays. And with family gatherings usually comes a bit of travel. Whether...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I have not been diagnosed with PSA or RA?...I feel as though one of these is beating me up. I had to take my Advil dual to make it through the work day, I was in pain so...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsWork & Employment
When You're Labeled As Lazy Because of Psoriatic Arthritis...I wished I had something else, but I don’t. I've asked God countless times why? Out of all the millions of people in this world why did I have to be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedHow do you go about getting disability without losing everything?...I have been working as a nurse for 37 years. Now the fatigue, pain, brain fog, and all around difficulties with this disease make it miserable to continue. I need...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesInsurance & DisabilityTips & Advice
Can You Have Too Little Psoriatic Arthritis-Related Inflammation?...If you have psoriatic arthritis, you are no doubt familiar with the importance of reducing inflammation. After all, reducing inflammation can help ease pain, fatigue, and other symptoms. But with...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
You Never Know Who's Listening...My husband I had the pleasure of traveling out of the country recently. We were having lunch one day and I was talking about being able to walk so far...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Psoriatic Arthritis And Lupus...Did you know that these illnesses are related? I have family members who have Lupus, but I am the only one diagnosed with PsA. I saw a doctor who told...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesAwarenessCopingSymptoms
