First joint symptom...I've had psoriasis for 3 years and had my first joint symptom. Overnight without any injury, my left knee was suddenly stiff and very swollen above. I also developed a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
If You Have A Rheumatologist, Do You Need To See Other Doctors? ...I only saw a dermatologist for years. It wasn't until I saw a rheumatologist that I got the proper diagnosis. While a rheumatologist treats the underlying inflammation of PsA, skin...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Do You Know What Type Of Psoriatic Arthritis You Have?...I didn't even know that there were different types of PsA. I learned on one of my visits that I have symmetric arthritis. This affects both sides of the body...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesAwareness
Always Something New...I have had psoriatic disease for many decades now. PsA has been a challenge, but something new happened to me in the past year. I wasn't able to use my...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Flu Shot And Psoriatic Arthritis...I just turned 65 this year. I have had psoriatic disease for 60 years. On my last doctor's visit for a checkup, she asked if I had my flu shot...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatment
FeaturedHave You Made Any Lifestyle Changes After a Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis?...I'm sure we all have tried lifestyle changes such as dieting to help with our PsA. This helped when I was younger and gave me more energy. Exercise can be...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTips & Advice
Do You Know How Your Doctor Will Diagnose Your condition?...Number 1, it took 25 years for me to get the right diagnosis. When I did find a rheumatologist who believed me. He asked about my family history and if...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Inflammation Station...The inflammation experienced with psoriatic arthritis is truly something that is hard to battle on the daily. It can attack various parts of your body, from joints to tendons, and...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Communicating in Relationships with Psoriatic Arthritis...I have been living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for a few decades now. Living with this brings many challenges. It doesn't only affect your physical health. Your personal relationships can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedTips! What helps you to recover after a vacation?...I just came home from a lovely vacation with my family, and I've been extremely sore and fatigued since we've gotten back (Not to mention the small cold I picked...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesFlaresTravelCoping
Got main pain in shoulder and neck and groin area...I've recently been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis....though I've been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for over 10 years...in the last year I have progressively got worse especially in shoulders neck and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingCaregivingDepression
The Price of Pain Relief..."All magic comes with a price." Rumplestiltskin's line about magic is the most iconic in the show, Once Upon a Time, and most relatable in my battle with psoriatic arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Giving Too Much of Yourself to the Cause: A Letter...Dear Community, I wanted to write this piece to you like a letter to an old friend. It's been too long, and I'm sorry for that. I've been on an...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What are some lingering questions you have?...All questions are safe here. What would you like to know about psoriatic arthritis? Post your question here and our health leaders and community members will answer the best they...Reactions0reactionsComments121 replies
Realizing the 3 Year Change in My Psoriatic Arthritis...They say time changes things. I guess that is true. Three years ago, I wrote an article entitled “Pushing Yourself Can Be Rewarding.” It was about the birth of my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
FeaturedHow do you deal with immense fatigue?...I've been dealing with the worst fatigue lately, I wake up and then about 2 hours later I have the need to just pass out for the next 2-3 hours...Reactions0reactionsComments81 repliesFatigueTips & AdviceFlares
What Will My Retirement Look Like with Psoriatic Arthritis?...I can’t believe I am writing the word “retirement.” I've been working for forty-eight years. Boy, it’s time to take a break and sit down. I've been thinking about this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Regularly Stretching for Mobility...Psoriatic arthritis is well known for affecting our range of motion in movement. It is honestly one of the most annoying things and something I have found that I have...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How A Long Car Ride Affects My PsA...One of the things I used to love was getting into my vehicle and going on a long drive. Pop a CD into the radio and turn it way up...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Simponi Aria infusion...Has anyone had side effects while on Simponi Aria Infusions? High blood pressure, occasional burning eyes?...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesSide EffectsBiologic
