Winter Wonders in Spite of My PsA...Winter can be a very challenging time for those of us who experience psoriatic arthritis. Winter is often a trigger, the change of seasons, the change in weather, and the...reactionscomments
Diagnosis...I have suffer with psoriasis for as long as I can remember... around my hairline, ears and elbows. Around 7-8 years ago, it started to become a lot worse and...reactions3comments
The PsA Days of My Life...If you asked me to describe what a typical day is like living with psoriatic arthritis, I'd have to say there is no such thing. There are low pain days...reactionscomments
Grief and the PsA Flares It Brings...Sixteen years ago, my parents brought the cutest tiny Shih Tzu puppy home, a new best friend for their daughter. I named her Gracie, and she was the apple of...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Is Complicating My Fall Recovery...Which is it? Both? Is my knee pain, discomfort, and dislocation my psoriatic arthritis or is it from a fall? That is the big question on my mind today. My...reactionscomments
Otezla Update after Failing First Attempt...Otezla update This update is a bit long, sorry.. After not being able to get through the side effects of Otezla last July, I decided to give it another try...reactions10repliesBiologicSide EffectsTips & Advice
The Mental Aspect of Having Knee Replacement Surgery...If you have been reading my articles, then you know I have been trying hard to rehab a broken knee. The incident happened in December 2022. While I am now...reactions5comments
FeaturedFatique...Hey All, how do you manage your fatique and reduce it? Was on a trip with my husband for our 15year wedding anniversary and the fatique knocked me big time...reactions24repliesCopingSleepFatigue
A Mistaken Diagnosis...This can only happen to me. I had a doctor's appointment with a very busy doctor. He was rushing so fast that he said to me how is your ankylosing...reactions1replyDiagnosisCoping
Does Having Psoriatic Arthritis Caused Costochondritis?...Well first off, what is costochondritis? In short definition, it's inflammation of the cartilage which is connected to the ribs. So what does this have to do with PsA? If...reactions25repliesAwarenessSymptoms
Is It Time For A Name Change For Psoriatic Arthritis?...This question came up in my last support meeting. Some people believe that this name is associated with older people. When you say arthritis, the first thing that comes out...reactions15repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Polypharmacy in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients...If you're like me, you may have been diagnosed with several chronic illnesses. Not just psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but a host of other health conditions as well. It seems like...reactions18comments
Travel insurance ...Hi,I have psoriatic Arthritis and I’m looking for advice on travel insurance. I’m on a biologics Cosentyx once a month. I will need to obtain travel insurance and wondered whether...reactions3replies
Managing My Psoriatic Arthritis in South Africa...Psoriatic arthritis truly affects us in so many ways. About 20% of people who suffer from psoriasis also experience psoriatic arthritis. Hopefully, as they continue to study and research, we will...reactions8comments
Neck and Back of Head Pain...Has anyone ever dealt with this? I was diagnosed with PSA for about a year now and currently taking Skyrizzi. Just a few days ago my neck started to hurt...reactions4repliesSymptoms
3 Tips to Manage a Relationship with Psoriatic Arthritis...For better or for worse. When you are with a significant other for any length of time, you are bound to encounter both better and worse. If you or your...reactionscomments
When Patient Advocacy Isn’t All Good...Many of us embark on this crazy path of patient advocacy by accident. For some, we stumble into the spotlight with a news story or social media post that goes...reactionscomments
Anyone on Cosentyx now or ever?...I was prescribed Cosentyx by infusion, but my insurance denied it, so now I’m getting the injection, but I have tremendous shot anxiety! I've tried Humera and Taltz, but they...reactions2repliesTreatment
New to this...I’ve been told I have PsA after one month of pain and swelling knee and feet. First diagnosed with pseudo-gout for the presence of CPPD Crystal on my synovial fluid...reactions2repliesFlaresNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
