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...reactionscomments
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...reactions12repliesNewly 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions13repliesFlares
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...reactions32repliesWeatherTreatmentTips & Advice
Active 4 days agoHow 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...reactions270repliesTreatment
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...reactions26comments
Active 3 days agoWhat 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...reactions292repliesSymptoms
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...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions9repliesNewly Diagnosed
Sore arms ...For fun, I do folkloric dancing. I find holding my arms up above my head very uncomfortable and once lowered, my shoulder...reactions1replyExercise
Which drugs are having the best result?...I have been on Humira and Methotrexate for the past two years via the VA. I am still having problems and my...reactions1replyFlaresBiologic
My Misconceptions of Psoriatic Arthritis After My Diagnosis...When I first found out I had psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I had many thoughts about what it was. First, I considered this...reactions4comments
The Effects of Caregiving on My PsA...My father is a dementia patient. He is 90 years old. Last summer, our family was informed that Dad was definitely a...reactions1comment
New to Otezla...Hi everyone, I’m looking for some guidance on otezla. I’m now on the full dose on the starter pack, but it is...reactions3repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceTreatment
What Is It Like To Have Multiple Chronic Illnesses With Multiple Doctors?...I live with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia - among a few other conditions. I've lived with psoriasis for over 60 years...reactionscomments
Re-Flare? Flaring in a joint that has already taken a beating?...I may be experiencing a flare in my dominant wrist/elbow for the second time because of a sunburn. It's so disheartening when...reactions4repliesAwarenessDepressionFlares
Enbrel stopped working ...Help! I had been on Enbrel for 8 years and one day it just stopped working. I have been on Humira for...reactions2repliesSymptomsTreatment