Why I Resisted Natural Treatments...I currently treat almost all of my conditions, which includes psoriatic arthritis, as naturally and pharmaceutical drug-free as possible.The only pill I pop is for my allergies and hope that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
If I Could Turn Ahead Time with Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis is a real disease that causes me pain every day. It affects my everyday life in the worst way. It has started to affect me personally. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Oh To Be Able To Take A Long Walk Again...I have had Psoriasis since age 7. I am now 55. Have never completely cleared. Went for light treatment when I was young, methotrexate, etc. About 5 years ago rather...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Immune System: A Love/Hate Story...I was diagnosed in 2005, and for most of the time since, I've done pretty well with MTX alone. About 18 months ago I started flaring up (lots of work...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Combatting Those Side-Eyes...If you have psoriatic arthritis, you may have heard it referred to as an invisible illness. You look fine on the outside, but few understand what is truly going on...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why Lists are So Important to Me...I love lists. I make lists for everything. List making became more important to me after being diagnosed. Physical pain messes with my brain. I often experience brain fog or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tired!...It all began a couple of years ago when I was losing weight and tired all the time but mostly sore hands. The kids used to ask me why do...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
For Those with a Chronic Illness: What are Our Rights?...In this day and age, all we hear about is people’s rights. We have children’s rights, freedom of speech rights, human rights, civil rights, marriage rights, and so on and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nutrition and Health...Have you made any changes to your diet (such as vegan, paleo, gluten free, etc.) as a way of managing your symptoms? If so, what are your favorite recipes and...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Osteoarthritis vs. Psoriatic Arthritis: What Is the Difference?...Diagnosing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be a challenge because several arthritic conditions have similar symptoms. PsA is often misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, or osteoarthritis (OA). OA is the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treatment Discrimination for Chronic Pain...Treatment discrimination for chronic pain can occur for those who need prescription pain relief and for those who opt to treat their condition naturally.Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Furry Physicians...Our family has four pets, three cats, and a dog. One cat thinks he is a dog, and another thinks she is a fierce mountain lion. The other two—a 17...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Joints affected with treatment?...Hi, I'm new to this page and people call me Rosey. I have been on metho for 3 years and on Enbrel for 16 months. In the last two months...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
A Pain-Free Day? What the Heck is That?...One thing my friends and family struggle to accept is that I never experience a pain-free moment or day. Many assume that I am pain-free when my psoriatic arthritis is...Reactions0reactionsComments39 comments
Cosentyx...I was on Humira along with Methotrexate to treat my psoriatic arthritis. The Humira stopped being effective after several months and the doctor switched me to Cosentyx along with the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Beware...*SIGH* Where to start?! I have had issues with chronic pain for years and toenails falling off leaving bloody nail beds. And as with most of us, 100 different doctors...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
5 Mistakes I Made Managing PsA...After dealing with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for 13 years – first with my son, then with me – I’ve come to realize that even when the disease is being...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How I Medicate with Medical Marijuana...In this post I share how I treat my chronic illnesses, which includes psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, with medical marijuana (MMJ). While choosing to medicate with marijuana was the best...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Dr Gundry's Vital Reds...Does anyone have any experience with this nostrum or is it just another expensive snake oil?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatment