How do you prepare before an appointment?...Appointments can be rough, especially if you've had bad appointments in the past. How do you prepare before your doctor visits?...reactions1replyTips & AdviceResearch & Clinical TrialsRheumatologist
PSA Journey...I am a 60-year-old woman diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 2021. I am still new to this and learning every day. Never really knowing what the day will be symptom-wise...reactions2comments
FeaturedBullying...We’ve briefly talked about this issue before, but I’m needing some feedback or validation or I’m not even sure…..do any of you experience bullying in the work place because of...reactions10repliesWork & Employment
Introduction ...Hello, I’m new to this forum and thought I would introduce myself. I have psoriatic arthritis with some psoriasis. I was diagnosed in my late teens and have been dealing...reactions2replies
Learning the Language of Psoriatic Arthritis...When I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I felt like I had been plunged into a foreign country where I did not know the language. There were many new...reactionscomments
Have any of you dealt with tooth resorption since diagnosis?...I was recently diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis in June 2022, and have been on a biologic along with dmards. My dentist told me yesterday that I have tooth resorption and...reactions6repliesAwarenessCoping
Habits That Support My Psoriatic Arthritis Lifestyle...As someone who has been living with psoriatic arthritis for decades, my lifestyle changes have made a significant impact on how I manage this disease. Sometimes, it's been the only...reactions4comments
Will you share your experiences by taking our Psoriatic Arthritis In America survey?...Your voice matters! Approximately 1 to 2 million adults in the United States live with psoriatic arthritis. Each person's experiences with the PsA can vary greatly, and the path to...reactionsrepliesAwareness
How I Managed 40 Years with PsA...I'm 68 years old and was diagnosed in 1983. Basic skin problem with swollen joints. Started with anti-inflammatories, methotrexate, steroids, etc. Managed with exercise, good eating habits, and low stress...reactions1comment
PSA...I was diagnosed in 2015, severe plaque psoriasis on my head it was so painful. My story started with a hysterectomy at 28, 1985, then my bladder fell out reconstruction...reactions4comments
Medications to start with?...Hi I was wondering at what point does it seem to be a good time to start the medications offered for psoriatic arthritis? I am 40 was recently diagnosed and...reactions1replySide EffectsTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
How I've managed 40 years with PsA...I'm 68 years old and was diagnosed in 1983. Basic skin problem with swollen joints. Started with anti-inflammatories, Methotrexate, steroids, etc. Managed with exercise, good eating habits, and low stress...reactions4repliesTreatment
Support Groups...Are there any support groups within our areas? If so, how do we find them? I have UC, fibro and PSA....reactions3repliesCoping
Tips For Managing Psoriatic Arthritis In The Winter...Winter is here, y'all. Colder nights. Shorter days. Now that the holidays have passed, all we see feel is bitter cold and all we see is gray. Despite the impact...reactions3comments
Something strange and new that I am experiencing and am wondering if it's my psoriatic arthritis causing it....Hey, I am new to this forum (today is my first time ever posting on here). I was diagnosed with PSA back in January 2019 and have been on a...reactions8repliesSymptoms
Pain...I have been struggling with pain and stiffness for so long (over 20 years)having flares on top! I have only just received psoriatic arthritis and enthesitis. I already had fibromyalgia...reactions1replyAwareness
Bleeding after biologic but not on period...I’ve been having bleeding (bright red) after taking adalimumab/Humira/Hyrimoz 40mg (weekly), but I’m not on my period, in fact I take the pill. Did this happen with anyone else?...reactions1reply
3 Tips to Have a Yes Day with Psoriatic Arthritis...I recently watched a movie with my family on Netflix called Yes Day. If you haven’t seen it, the name clearly can tell you what the movie is about. In...reactions3comments
Fatigue ...Hello, I’m new to this site. I was diagnosed with PA about 9 years ago. Lately I’ve been overwhelmed by fatigue and I’ve had the longest flare-up ever. It started...reactions11repliesFatigueFlaresTreatment
Need to know whether I have psoriatic arthritis...Can someone please advise whether my leg finger nails are affected with psoriatic arthritis.Attached the pic. I have psoriasis for past 15 yrs and recently I started getting joint pains...reactions7repliesSymptoms