Psoriatic Arthritis in the Fingers and Thumb...We use our hands for everything! They are the lifeline of how we get things done. Doing dishes? Need your hands! Washing your body? Gotta rely on them too. Getting...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Weight Gain/Loss with PSA...Hi All!! I'm Jamie, I'm 43 from Pennsylvania. I was diagnosed 3 years ago and am on Humira and Methotrexate for my PSA. Since going on your medication regime, has...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiet & NutritionAwarenessBiologic
Newly diagnosed PsA without Ps...Hi, I'm Savannah, 38, in Canada. I was diagnosed a week ago with PsA. In the last 6 months I have experienced a huge influx of symptoms that lead to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingMental HealthNewly Diagnosed
Any success stories from elderly / seniors regarding PsA?...Hey everyone! So, I was recently diagnosed with PsA. Luckily, so far, I feel blessed in my experiences. It is so far very mild, and does not affect me daily...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingNewly Diagnosed
How to Thrive in the Workplace Even When You Are Chronically Ill...A few months ago, I was employed as legal staff in a company after being diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis a few years back. Technically, this is the first...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My 6-Part Plan for Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Management...Managing psoriatic arthritis is a full-time job. While it doesn't pay in money, it pays off in dividends in so many other ways. Meaning, we get out only what we...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I've had Psoriasis for 7 years and I was just diagnosed with PSA...So I was just diagnosed with PSA and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I've been on Tremfya for nearly five years and I'm completely symptom free...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologicTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
Research trials...Is anyone in this forum involved in the research trials for a possible new drug for PsA called Acelyrin? My rheumatologist mentioned that I may qualify s a candidate and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Law and Resilience: Becoming a Lawyer living with Psoriatic Arthritis...I consider myself a competitive person. I find myself with a fierce desire for the truth and a drive to win. It's why the study of law and becoming a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Just diagnosed with PSA...I was just diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis, was put on 15 days of Prednisone and felt pain free for the first time in about 30 years. It was such a...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
My View of Arthritis Changed After My PsA Diagnosis. Here's How....Arthritis took on a whole new meaning once I received my psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. To be completely honest, I never gave it much thought. Like the rest of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Alternative Treatments for Psoriatic Arthritis Pain (Physically & Emotionally)...Psoriatic arthritis is a tough disease, and it makes us both physically and emotionally tough. The pain can often be unbearable. We are forced to either push through the pain...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Starting biologic at end of month...This is a mixed blessing. Finally got in to see a doctor, yesterday, and am now trying to wrap my head around this. Although the practical part of my brain...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedDo hormones cause your PsA to flare?...I was diagnosed with PsA after having my second child. Severe swelling in both knees. That was 12 years ago and I was age 39. I have been on Otezla...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesFlares
FeaturedHow do you take care during summer flares?...Lately summer has been kicking my butt with flares, mostly resulting in me being quite fatigued and uncomfortable sweaty each day. I've been doing my best to take care of...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesWeatherTreatmentTips & Advice
How many treatments have you used for PsA?...Finding a medication that works for your psoriatic arthritis can often be trial and error. And sometimes, what did work in the past may no longer be effective. Other external...Reactions0reactionsComments162 repliesTreatment
Lifestyle Habits That Support Psoriatic Arthritis and Osteoporosis...I was officially diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis over 25 years ago, though my painful joints can agree, the PsA present long before that. A bone density test recently revealed a...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
What are your most common PsA symptoms?...It can change over time, but I'm curious to know: what are your most common psoriatic arthritis symptoms? What symptoms do you struggle with the most daily? How do you...Reactions0reactionsComments191 repliesSymptoms
Just starting the Dx journey....I fell down a rabbit hole investigating a painful, inflamed finger joint, and have discovered that possibly I have PsA. Lots of symptoms that for years I have ignored but...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Are these PSA symptoms ...I'm not sure if this is related to psoriatic arthritis. There are times when my feet feel too small for my skin, like my skin is shrink wrap. I don't...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesNewly Diagnosed
