What Are The Benefits of Working From Home With Psoriatic Arthritis?...Over the past 3 years, working from home has become the new normal for some. It was how we adjusted to working life during the global pandemic, and many people...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis/PsA and my adult child...Although there's a family history of arthritis, I'm the first (known) person in my family to have psoriasis and now PsA. My two older kids (twins) both have clear skin...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Are you kidding me?...In 1996, I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and had a discectomy L3 and L4. While recovering, I got very sick with a staph infection and almost died. Life...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Diagnosis?...I am 69 yrs.old.,was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in my 30's, had L3,L4 removed,lived with major pain in most larger joints shoulders,left one painful always, lost range of motion...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
How Winter Chills and Rainstorms Impact My Psoriatic Arthritis...I used to love winter. The scorching summers of Louisiana take their toll, and the cooler temperatures of winter become a welcome relief. Of course, I felt this way all...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Here's What Changed My Outlook When I Thought PsA Took Everything......One defining moment in my life's journey was receiving my psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. Many of you know my story. You know that psoriatic disease has been a part of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
PsA Interviews ...2023 Contact: Katie McCann ( katie.mccann1@waldenu.edu ) for more information Exploring the Experiences of Young Adults Living with Psoriatic Arthritis and their Health-Related Quality of Life Study conducted for completion...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Band like squeezing rib pain...Good Afternoon, I have been feeling a band-like squeezing rib pain off and on for a while now, but today it was painful enough to catch my breath. I was...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBiologicAwareness
Newbie, fatigue, figuring this out...There are days, and today is one of them, when I just want to crawl in bed and ignore the pain, my workload, and the world in general. Backstory: Have...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesFatigueNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
My fingers are cramping up lately......My normal chronic pain areas are lower back, neck, shoulders. My eyes burn and the skin around each is inflamed to some degree. I have some hearing loss and sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesFatigueFlares
Newly diagnosed...Hi all. I will try and keep this short. Thanks in advance to anyone who can lend advice. For about 4 years I have been having on and off low...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Choosing The Right Mattress When Living (& Sleeping) with Psoriatic Arthritis...Restful and peaceful sleep is difficult to come by for me - I'm sure most of you who live with psoriatic arthritis agree. Personally, my pain levels are higher at...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Broken metatarsal. ...Just yesterday, I was in the bathroom, washed my hands; and turned to walk out. My right leg gave way, my left foot came down and I heard a bone...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Psoriatic Arthritis Woes: I Thought I Knew Hip Pain!...I recently had a bad fall, and I mean bad. Two broken bones, my friends. The breaks are in and around my kneecap. I'm currently in a brace that does...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mental Fatigue...Fatigue is a noteworthy symptom of PsA. With fatigue, most people immediately think of its physical effects, but it's just as important to mention the mental impact as well. Fatigue...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
A self care Valentine's Day...Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I'd love to know how people plan to give themselves a little love! I know I plan to have a warm bath...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlaresIntimacy & RelationshipsCaregiving
Psoriasis after AstraZeneca Injection...Hello, I was 70 when I received my 1st AstraZeneca injection. Within 2 weeks, I started getting these painful sores, mostly on my legs and arms. I had to see...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Reevaluating Your Medications...Generally speaking, I have enough trouble holding all the pieces of my life together at this point; I rarely have the extra time or energy to borrow trouble from tomorrow...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Eyes Have It Too!...Among the many manifestations of psoriatic arthritis that can occur outside the musculoskeletal system, eye involvement is one of the most common inflammatory processes. Often initially mistaken for pink eye...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking A Cold Dip For My Psoriatic Arthritis...Cold therapy, which varies from ice baths to cold plunging, has gained significant popularity. From sportsmen to your everyday Joe and Jane, many people are reaching for this alternative therapy...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
