Fight the fight...I was 29 years old when I was diagnosed with psoriasis. I had to have thyroid surgery to remove my thyroid the year before - That is when the spots...reactions1comment
My rock...The first time I went to the doctor for pain I was 23. I remember waking up every morning wondering what was wrong. It felt like I had a super...reactions1comment
"Shoe" Pain Away...Like many women, I love clothes, make up, and accessories. But, alas, my biggest struggle with my love for clothing is my love-hate relationship with shoes. I absolutely love shoes...reactions12comments
Managing Fatigue: Sleeping Beauty and the Chronic Beast...Fatigue is a cruel beast that wreaks havoc in the lives of those of us who live with a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis. It has no respect in regards...reactions28comments
Cosentyx/Extreme Fatigue...Has anyone used Cosentyx now or in the past experienced extreme fatigue? I have completed my 5 week dosing load and am close to taking my next dose. I have...reactions45repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Is Your Exercise Plan Doomed to Fail?...The worst mistake I made while attempting to come up with an exercise program since being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis was trying to force my body to do what it...reactionscomments
What a mess! Two steps forward, three steps back....Talk about someone who never thought this would happen to me, have been fighting , psa, for approx 20 years. I know it's genetic many cousin, nieces and my sister...reactions1comment
PsA and Leaky Gut Syndrome...Is there a correlation between PsA and Leaky Gut Syndrome? Does anyone have both? Symptoms? Treatment options? Thanks in advance, and Shine On!...reactions1replyComorbidities
Daily Struggles with Psoriatic Arthritis...Obviously, getting out of bed is probably the biggest struggle every single day. That is a given. But I am constantly surprised at how, even with medicine, there seem to...reactions18comments
My Productive Appointment Procedure...Once upon a time going to the doctor meant that I just needed to list my symptoms and share how I have tried to treat them. That all changed after...reactionscomments
Volunteer to Help Those with PsA...National Volunteer Week is April 23-29. This is a great time to help those in the psoriatic arthritis community in many ways: mentoring, starting a support group, getting involved in...reactionscomments
Raising Awareness for PsA...It seems like PsA doesn't get nearly the amount of attention that osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis get. How do you raise awareness or help educate others about what it means...reactions2repliesAwareness
Recognizing that PsA Wasn’t Just My Problem...I used to think of my chronic conditions solely as my problem and not something that would also affect my family. While they slept, I was the one up all...reactionscomments
Driving Miss Covert...Prior to being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I loved driving. I had the freedom to go wherever I wanted when I wanted. In the beginning of my chronic life, the...reactionscomments
Pediatric to Adult Transitioning with PsA...You know you have psoriatic arthritis when you visit your rheumatologist more than you visit your family. Eventually, you really come to know and trust them, and this is especially...reactionscomments
Parents, Children with JPsA: You Are Not Alone...Our family’s psoriatic arthritis story does not begin with me. It starts with my son who was diagnosed at age 4 with psoriasis and age 5 with juvenile psoriatic arthritis...reactions2comments
Five Things I Took For Granted Before My Illness...After being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I expected to experience some level of physical pain on a daily basis. I also expected that I would have to make some changes...reactions15comments
The Benefits of Organic Coffee for Psoriatic Arthritis...Every caffeine aficionado knows a cup of Joe is so much more than freshly grounded coffee beans and boiling water. The unmistakable aroma of a morning coffee breathes life into...reactionscomments
Can't Stand the Pain...Hi its taken 7 years to find the rite doctor to help me find out I have psoratic arthritis. I have only been diagnosed with this a few months ago...reactions2comments
Never imagined!!!!...Diagnosed 8/15/15, been turned down for disability twice - it's with appeals council now. I'll be 61 in June. Each day is a new day, I might cry some, sleep...reactions2comments
