What treatments to start with?...This is being asked for a community member. The member says the options sound horrible with potential side effects. What would be your recommendation? Vickie W., Team Member...reactionsrepliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Have you seen beneficial results from changing your diet?...Hi! I'm asking another question on behalf of a fellow community member: "Has anyone found beneficial results by completely changing your diet as a functional approach? Enough to avoid conventional...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
Is There Anyone Who've Used Injectables & Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer?...Hello all, I am starting this discussion on behalf of a community member. This is what they ask: "I have a psa friend who was on humira, now cosentyx recently...reactions2repliesComorbiditiesTreatmentSide Effects
Why ...Most of my life I have been plagued with psoriatic arthritis. I remember a time when they wanted to take part of my foot. I told them no. It works...reactions1reply
Trough test...I am on Humira and have been for about 6 months. At my last visit with my doctor, he asked how I was doing and I replied I felt the...reactions8comments
Do you live with multiple health conditions? Do they cause the other to flare?...Hi! I am writing on behalf of another community member, who asks: "I would like to ask how people many if they have other chronic illnesses and do they find...reactions43repliesComorbiditiesFlares
There has to be a better diagnosis protocol...I had psoriasis on my elbows, ankles, and knees my whole life. Not big patches, but they were there. I started hurting in my mid 20’s (25 tops) and I...reactions7comments
Methotrexate alternatives ...Hi everyone, I came to this site after searching for alternatives to methotrexate. I’ve had help from a similar arthritis site but was really pleased to find a specific PsA...reactions1replySide EffectsTreatmentMental Health
I would appreciate some advice/tips on how others manage to stay physically fit. ...I’ve always been very physically active. I was an avid runner, hiker, skier, backpacker. I also enjoyed strength training, yoga, and Pilates at various times in my life. In short...reactions6repliesCopingExercise
Setting Realistic Goals With Psoriatic Arthritis...Life is overwhelming. We're constantly overthinking the past and planning for the future. When you live with psoriatic arthritis, this type of approach to life amplifies. We're always worried about...reactionscomments
What I Do When Psoriatic Arthritis Makes Me Feel Like Giving Up...Living with psoriatic arthritis is challenging. And while I would rather not admit it, there are times when it can make me feel like giving up. The pain, stiffness, and...reactions7comments
Community Views: Psoriatic Arthritis Bumper Stickers...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) consumes so much of a person's life. In addition to managing chronic pain, doctor's appointments, triggers, and symptoms - we also have the added emotional pain of...reactions1comment
Athlete Learning to Live with PsA...As a 50-year-old avid cyclist, runner, and hiker that has spent the bulk of my life active, suddenly feeling stiff with joint pain was a shocker. After a few years...reactions13comments
More than 30 years before diagnosis...In 1990, I was attempting to learn how to rock climb. I took a few minor, 6ft falls but landed correctly on my feet with bent knees. Within 10 minutes...reactions1comment
Questioning your diagnosis?...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis over 31 years ago. Unlike many others, it didn't take long for me to get a diagnosis. My doctor thought I...reactions7comments
Never ending fatigue...The worst part of my disease is chronic fatigue. Pain at night keeps me awake. I can function during the day if my fatigue is under control....reactions1reply
The Importance of Good Shoes When Living With Psoriatic Arthritis...“Good shoes take you to good places." We know this to be true in all walks of life, but for those with psoriatic arthritis, it's especially important. Our feet experience...reactions26comments
The Fatigue Wins! Physical Therapy vs. Psoriatic Arthritis...Fatigue. We're all familiar with it. It can be described as constant tiredness and heavy weakness. It's a primary symptom of psoriatic arthritis and most people with chronic illnesses. Our...reactions9comments
A long journey to get the diagnosis!...Sadly, my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis has taken about 20 years. My former rheumatologist never even mentioned this disease or the possibility of it. My labs all have shown very...reactions1comment
Community Views: Building Your PsA Healthcare Team...On paper, psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory rheumatic condition that affects the joints and tendons. Now, that's on paper. In the real world, those who live with this condition manage...reactionscomments
