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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions7repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
Pain, 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...reactions158repliesAwarenessTips & 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...reactions2comments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactions1replySymptomsTreatment
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...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions20repliesCostWork & 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...reactions18repliesAssistive DevicesFlaresTips & Advice
Active 5 days agoWhen 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...reactions15repliesAwarenessCopingTips & 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...reactions16repliesRheumatologistAwareness
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesTreatment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3repliesSide 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...reactionscomments
