Navigating Stress and Finding Strength Within...Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been a challenging journey, filled with highs and lows. Among the various obstacles, stress has emerged as a powerful force that significantly impacts my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Leflunimide ...I am starting Leflunimide with my Humira injections for my PsA. Does anyone have experience with Leflunimide that they can share. What should I expect? I am scared about starting...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Psoriatic Arthritis Expectations Versus Reality...Learning to live a whole different way then you imagined can be shocking. When you plan out your life and the events that will come with it. Most people do...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How is Psoriatic Arthritis Fatigue Like an Onion?...Fatigue is something that is really hard to explain, so many people think that it is the same as being tired. It is however so much more than that. Like...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Body is shot...I was diagnosed with PsA when I went and got exams for a back ache that would not go away. Xrays show I have arthritis in my back. I'm sure...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Living in pain for 30 years...This months swollen body part is my first 2 fingers on my right hand. Yes, I am right handed as well as a bartender/server. Anxiety and depression is setting in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Symptoms forever, recent diagnosis...Dealt with pain all over, all my adult life. A pinky finger finally led to my diagnosis. Thank goodness. Hoping to progress daily, but theres always set backs. Thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
In Search of: GLOVES!...Hey all, I'm a Nebraska girl who lives in Colorado for college, so it's safe to say I'm pretty use to the cold. However, in the past year, the arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAssistive DevicesTips & AdviceWeather
Interviewing My Husband Concerning My Psoriatic Arthritis...It was recommended to me that I should interview my husband concerning my psoriatic arthritis and him being a caregiver. I found that intriguing. My husband and I have been...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Pain Relief is Not a Luxury, It's a Necessity...Pain relief is not a luxury; it is a necessity. As a person living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I have had to deal with severe pain, discomfort, and sleepless nights...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Getting Older With Psoriatic Disease Skincare Routine...At any age a skincare routine is important. But as we aged whether you stay at home or go out is very important. Even going to the store you need...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Rug Pulled Out From Under Me...It has been a long time since I’ve written a post, I feel I’m in constant turmoil and life keeps throwing more at me. I will forewarn you that this...Reactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Lynne...I have had psoriasis and bad joints since I was 10. I was misdiagnosed all my life until I went private about 6 years ago. I am now 60. Even...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Lynne Northfield...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) while in lockdown. It wasn’t too bad at that point. I had osteoarthritis since I was 11 years old, so I knew the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do you experience burning in your shoulders or feet?...Recently a community member asked if anyone else has experienced any burning in their shoulders and feet. Have you dealt with this before? If so, do you have any tips...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlaresTips & AdviceCoping
How long does a flare last typically?...I was recently diagnosed with PSA. I've been in this flare for 2 months and it shows no sign of stopping. What is the typical flare length look like. Does...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlares
PsA Newbie...As a nurse practitioner and currently in case management working with children and young adults with complex medical needs, I often look first externally at my self with a clinical...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Taking Care of Your Mental Health...Psoriatic arthritis places a huge amount of strain on your body. The physical toll that it takes on your body is often beyond measure. Weeks and months of endless pain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Still looking for the best meds......I was finally diagnosed about 5 or 6 years ago when my primary care doctor agreed to the inflammation blood test. She sent me to a fantastic rheumatologist who has...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
