Simponi Aria infusion...Has anyone had side effects while on Simponi Aria Infusions? High blood pressure, occasional burning eyes?...reactions14repliesSide EffectsBiologic
Active 8 days agoFatigue...I notice many of you like me struggle with fatigue, Do you find it comes on much worse, if your body has to start fighting something else as well as...reactions1replyFatigue
Accepting the New Me and Celebrating the Wins...Real talk: August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis. It has been a journey to fight for my...reactions7repliesAssistive DevicesCopingAwareness
It took so long to find out what was wrong...I used to be a really active person. In 2019, I qualified as a personal trainer and at the age of 48, I felt really quite proud. This was in...reactions2comments
Understanding the Dangers of Dissociating with Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic and often debilitating autoimmune condition that affects all aspects of my life. It is important to recognize that coping mechanisms are essential in managing...reactionscomments
Respecting Your Boundaries to Lessen Stress...I thought emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic would bring a sense of relief as I started mingling with friends and family again. For the most part, it has. Post-pandemic life...reactions11comments
2nd opinion for PsA?...I had a RA evaluation & it was negative; however, all my fingernails have lines from nailbeds to tips, that are thin, split easily at edges, & I get deep...reactions15repliesDiagnosis
Psa & Pso...I was diagnosed with Psa and Pso after 5 years of testing and continued illnesses. I'm still trying to get a handle on all the does and don't. Currently I...reactions5replies
MOVING FORWARD...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in 2018 when the base joint of my big toes, riddled by gout for almost 50 years, became chronically inflamed. One toe had...reactions13comments
What I Needed To Let Go in My Psoriatic Arthritis Management...C'mon friends. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) consumes so much. Due to its unpredictability, we're always worried when it may rear its ugly head. We're also always thinking about treatment, doctor's appointments...reactions3comments
Weird PsA symptoms ...On a couple of occasions when I have been experiencing a flare, I have been unable to eat or drink anything hot. I discovered that I could only eat cold...reactions10replies
I wish...I can not find a physician that agrees with the psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. My fingernails are all over the map. Some club, some spoon and some just split and...reactions2comments
Has anyone else ever tried coconut oil?...I've had psoriasis most of my adult life. A year or so ago I decided to try using coconut oil in the shower instead of just body wash(even the most...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Flare ups ...I'm 44 a self employed builder and single parent of 2 kids , ive have been diagnosed psa struggled for a while , now not able to work. and support...reactions1replyTreatmentWork & Employment
Opinions wanted...Ok so I have the diagnosis of psa my rheumatologist wants to do infusions for treatment, anyone have this done? What do you think about this, did it help, was...reactions3repliesTreatmentBiologic
Managing a physically intensive vacation ...Diagnosed in 2016 with PSA. I have bad dactylitis in my right toes as well as chronic swelling and pain in tendons and ligaments around both knees currently making it...reactions2repliesTravelTips & AdviceCoping
How I Manage Through A Heavy Psoriatic Arthritis Fatigue Flare...When people think of arthritis, they picture a certain generation of people in pain with stiff joints. At least, that is what came to my mind before being I myself...reactions16comments
PsA Flares: When to Ask Questions and Seek Help...Living with PsA can feel like each day brings a new set of questions. How does your PsA feel? Have you ever experienced a big change in your arthritic pain? Do...reactionscomments
Flares...Hello my name is Teresa I. New. I have flares all the time was just diagnosed...reactions3repliesFlaresNewly Diagnosed
Psoriatic arthritis?...I'm looking for help. I'm not sure if what I have is psoriatic arthritis and when I went to my GP about it, he said "Well, let's hope that doesn't...reactions1replyDiagnosis