A Welcome Change in My Psoriatic Arthritis Care...Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and other chronic illnesses can be an arduous journey, filled with ups and downs, trials, and tribulations. One of the most crucial aspects of this...reactions5comments
Navigating and Understanding Testing for PsA...Test results for psoriatic arthritis are at best not easy to understand. Once you have a diagnosis of having psoriatic arthritis there are some housekeeping things to keep track of...reactionscomments
Missing My Bed (Which Is Not That Great for My PsA)...If you have psoriatic arthritis for any length of time you know the pain that brings. Living each day consumed in pain can bring even the best person to their...reactionscomments
Have you ever switched doctors for your PsA?...Have you ever had experience switching doctors for your PsA? What led to the decision? How did you prepare for a new doctor? Please share your experiences with us....reactions19repliesRheumatologistTips & Advice
Psa Diagnosis...Does anyone know if there is an association with folliculitis decalvans and psorisis or psa. Thank-you...reactions3replies
Exhausted with fatigue...I have been diagnosed for 5 years now with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and I also suffer with severe psoriasis. I have tried numerous medications and I’m currently on Secukinumab, which...reactions34comments
Have You Had Injections In The Ankles For Psoriatic Arthritis?...I have had injections everywhere, but never the ankles. If you have can you share your experience with us? Here is a good read. https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/stories/long-road Is it painful, but did...reactions4repliesAwarenessCoping
Do You Have Bad Dreams On Psoriatic Arthritis Medications?...I can't blame my PsA medications on my bad dreams. I take too many of them. Yes, I do have bad dreams, but can't narrow it down to what medication...reactions4repliesAwarenessCoping
FeaturedPsoriatic Arthritis And Sjorgrens Disease...We do have a disease that keeps on giving. Our immune is always working against us. I don't have this, but I know someone that does. But doesn't have PsA...reactions29repliesAwarenessCoping
Do You Have Psoriatic Arthritis And Raynaud's Disease?...My niece has several chronic illnesses, but not psoriatic arthritis. She was been diagnosed with an illness I can't pronounce. Sadly she is in the hospital right now with heart...reactions13repliesAwareness
Holistic treatment...Has anyone gone to a holistic doctor for treatment for PSA? I am very sensitive to most drugs I usually always have bad reactions. My rheumatologist is allowing me to...reactions1replyTreatment
Am I Too Young To Get Arthritis?...This was a question that was asked of me recently. I told them no, there was no age limit to getting arthritis. You can get juvenile arthritis. What are your...reactions54repliesDiagnosisAwarenessCoping
Is Seronegative Arthritis The Same As Psoriatic Arthritis?...This was a question that I asked my rheumatologist. The word seronegative means that the blood tests negative for a certain factor. Has your doctor ever discussed this with you?...reactions4repliesAwarenessSymptoms
What Can You Expect When Working With Pharmaceutical Companies to Get Your Treatments?...I was so happy to be retiring and starting to travel, visiting grandkids, and being a new great-grandma. My husband also retired, so we had plans for our future. My...reactions4comments
Is It Rotator Cuff Tendinitis?...The one thing I do these days is laugh at myself. Every time I go see a doctor I always wonder what new diagnosis will I get today. My doctors...reactions1replyAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
When Your Job Requires You To Stand For Long Periods...One of my favorite things to do now is to travel. I was at the airport recently and was talking to one of the ticket agents. The topic of standing...reactions1replyFlaresCoping
Psoriatic Arthritis And Type 2 Diabetes...I have had psoriatic disease for decades, and developed type 2 diabetes in the last 30 years. My blood sugar has been good for a while, but now out of...reactions1replyBiologicAwarenessSide Effects
Should Fatigue Be Consider A Disability?...I know most people are like WHAT!!!! I know this is a topic we have talked about for years. Just from talking to people they still don't understand what we...reactions2repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
Is It Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) or Psoriatic Arthritis (PsO)...First off, I had never heard of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. I went to a new rheumatologist because my hands hurt so bad. He thought I had PMR. I have had psoriatic...reactions2repliesDiagnosisSymptomsAwareness
What do you do to manage your stress?...For many, stress can cause psoriatic arthritis to flare. What are things, both big and small, that help you manage your stress levels? Please share your experiences with us!...reactions74repliesTips & AdviceMental HealthFlares
