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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4repliesFriends & 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...reactions9comments
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...reactions4replies
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions4repliesBiologicAwareness
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...reactions7repliesFatigueNewly 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...reactions18repliesFatigueFlares
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...reactions8replies
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions3repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsCaregivingFlares
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions11comments
