What No One Told Me About Psoriatic Arthritis...What no one told me about psoriatic arthritis is that it can happen with or without psoriasis plaques. Did you know that you can have PsA in more than one...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Fumble Fingers: Embarrassing Moments with Psoriatic Arthritis...One of the most challenging aspects of living with psoriatic arthritis and hand pain has been the embarrassment I've faced in public due to my fumble fingers. I never anticipated...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Be Gentle With Yourself...Psoriatic arthritis can be debilitating, frustrating, and all-consuming. When you wake up in the morning, you do not know what kind of day is waiting for you. Some days you need...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Post-Thanksgiving Versus My Psoriatic Arthritis...Our Thanksgiving this year was not a typical holiday. None of our three sons could come over on Thanksgiving so my husband and I were alone. However, late afternoon, we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Thanksgiving Day Versus My Psoriatic Arthritis...I love the holidays. Cooking big meals for my family to enjoy and enjoying them being home. However, my psoriatic arthritis is not conducive to being on my feet for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips For Your Next Rheumatologist Appointment - Straight From A Rheumatologist!...Rheumatology appointments for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be very stressful. Not all rheumatologists seem to understand the true impact of PsA on life, which makes it hard for people to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Turning Back The Clock...Psoriatic arthritis struck me when it was my turn to focus on things. I had always wanted to advance my career and enjoy my life It was a very long...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
FeaturedHave You Had Injections For Facet Joint?...I remember getting these shots years ago. It was probably one or two of them that I can remember. They actually used to work for a few months at a...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
Active 2 days agoPain, Cramps, Swelling And Weakness In Hands Becasue Of PsA...For the past couple of years, I have had bad hand pain. My rheumatologist put me on methotrexate. It was working very well until I started a new biologic. I...Reactions0reactionsComments86 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceTreatment
Being a Caregiver When I Needed a Caregiver...Lately, it seems like all I have been doing is caring for others in my family. I’m not complaining because I am one that loves to care for others when...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Validation of My Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis...When I first started experiencing what I now know as psoriatic arthritis pain, I had no idea. I had no idea what I was in for and I had no...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Digestive issues ...I've just been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis after 10 years and many many different tests plus various treatments all without success...I had tonsillitis when I was 36 which triggered guttate...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsTreatment
FeaturedHow to help my daughter ...My 26 y/o daughter is experiencing some PsA symptoms. Mostly left sided pain and extreme fatigue. She sees her GP soon and I will be with her. Any suggestions on...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedCan I Get On Disability If I Have Psoriatic Arthritis?...This is a loaded question. I guess it would depend on the individual and their situation. I know people who have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and get disability. But I...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesCostWork & Employment
Do You Exercise When You Have Psoriatic Arthritis?...We are all different, so this is not for everyone. I know for me getting out of bed can be a chore at times. Number one, listen to your body...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesAssistive DevicesFlaresTips & Advice
When Is It Time To Have "The Talk" With Your Doctor?...I think we should schedule that visit when we are not improving after a certain amount of time has passed. Are you having regular flare-ups and just not feeling like...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
Why Do We Have To Wait Months For A Doctors Appoitment?...Maybe it's my imagination, but it seems like it is taking months to get an appointment. This seems to be more if you live in smaller towns. I remember scheduling...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesRheumatologistAwareness
What Makes Me Good At Having A Chronic Illness?...I have had psoriatic disease for six decades, so I’ve had time to get it right. There is a whole list of things I can’t do because of my illness...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Calcification of shoulder joint...Tomorrow I have a procedure called Ultrasound guided needling Calcification Barbotage as I've got a calcium particles built up in my shoulder joint and is extremely painful... This is all...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
My Tips for Traveling with Psoriatic Arthritis...Traveling can be an exciting and enriching experience, but for individuals like me who are living with psoriatic arthritis, it also presents unique challenges. From managing pain and fatigue to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
