Active 2 days agoWhat Is Frustrating About Life With Psoriatic Arthritis?...There are many reasons to be frustrated when living with PsA – doctors who won't listen, confusing insurance, trial and error in treatment, loved ones who don't try to understand, and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 replies
My Long Journey to a Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis...Most people didn't understand my condition or even care to know about it. They all assumed I was lazy or just a self-centered person. I was diagnosed with psoriasis at... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dreary Days and Joint Pains...When I woke up on a rainy, crisp day in October, I could immediately feel the ache in my hands. I felt the dull throbbing in my finger joints as... By Brittany Ineson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Active 2 days agoHow does PsA impact your daily life?...In what ways does psoriatic arthritis impact your daily life? Do others in your life recognize and understand the effect of PsA on your day-to-day life? Please share your experiences...Reactions 0 reactions Comments39 replies
The Anxiety Of One Psoriatic Flare Setting Off Another...It can be a constant rollercoaster ride to live with psoriatic disease, which is a combination of psoriasis (Pso) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Recently, on this journey, I have been... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
I Wish I Had a TV Doctor...This month, I've been binge-watching Call The Midwife. I picked it up again after missing a few seasons and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Through the happy and sad tears, my... By Elizabeth Medeiros2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
SI joint pain. Does anyone have fusion surgery for si joint...Sorry for my english. I am 24 yrs old start working for last 2 years it was night shift. After i have been dealing with health issues Gi symptoms like...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentSymptoms
My Must-Have Products for Psoriatic Arthritis...There are different gadgets and products that I used to help me with my psoriatic arthritis. These help me to ease the pain of living my life with psoriatic arthritis... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does anyone have Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis? ...Hi, I hope anyone who reads this or sees this post is finding relief and the copping skills you need.. I am new too all of this. I was wondering...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Degrees of Nail Pitting...Over the years of dealing with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, my nails have certainly been one of the most frustrating things. My nails are more stubborn than what my teenage... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Otezla...I saw a member was struggling with nausea on Otezla and I wanted to pass on that I initially struggled with nausea and headaches. My Pharmacist advised taking rehydration sachets...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
What do I do now...I know I am just venting and being depressed and angry but I need to tell someone and here you all are. I've been diagnosed about 15 years, 10 years...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCopingMental HealthCaregiving
What Are Medical Books Missing When It Comes to Psoriatic Arthritis?...During a recent discussion with someone, I was telling them my history of psoriatic arthritis. It’s the same old tale that most of us have in that it took way... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Long Road...I've had back trouble since I was 20, but just worked through it. Right after I was married in 1993, I began breaking out in what we thought were hives... By Drauboa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Unmasking the Frustration and Lack of Awareness of Psoriatic Arthritis...When I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) two decades ago, I never imagined the misconceptions and dismissive responses I would encounter from well-meaning friends, family, and even popular media... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Bioxcellerator...Has anyone completed stem cell injections or stem cell iv drops with this company in the past? If so, how successful was treatment? I am looking at the possibility of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
PsA Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with PsA in Oct 2022. It was my first rheumatologist and appt and I had no idea what to expect. She was super nice. I gave her...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
How do you all maintain your job or career with PsA?...I'm struggling to see a future in me having a career. I had to give up working in film as a lamp operator, gave up wildfire training because I didn't...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesFatigueWork & EmploymentCoping
Applying for Social Security...My journey applying for social security started June 23, 2023. Dr. Sun my arthritis specialist made the suggestion that I should try to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)/Supplemental... By Melissa Withem-Voss5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fatigue, It Gets the Best of Me...One of the greatest battles I have faced with psoriatic arthritis is fatigue. It has affected me in ways that I never even knew were possible. Who would have ever thought... By ClairG3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments