Ask the Patient Leaders: The Overlooked Aspects of PsA...You may be familiar with the term “invisible illness.” It’s a common term used to describe chronic conditions that are not outwardly...reactions3comments
Planning with PsA in Mind...If I want to plan a spring break getaway, a summer adventure, or a holiday trip that won’t result in a horrendous...reactionscomments
My PSA Journey....I started getting symptoms around 19, severe joint pain and swelling in my fingers, wrists, knees, and feet. I had psoriasis that...reactions2comments
Trough test...I am on Humira and have been for about 6 months. At my last visit with my doctor, he asked how I...reactions8comments
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...reactions7comments
Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis...Receiving news of a psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis can often be jarring. When you get the news, you may not know what...reactionscomments
What Is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?...About 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, meaning their pain is long-term. Chronic pain can come and...reactions4comments
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 -...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...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...reactions1comment
We Are All in This Together...I find it difficult to spend time in most chronic illness groups. You might think it is because I don’t like being...reactionscomments
When Grief Triggers a Disease Flare...For many years, my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis were considered mild. Over-the-counter medications worked beautifully. I was very lucky. In fact, I...reactions3comments
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...reactions7comments
What Part of Incurable Don't They Get?...Living with multiple chronic diseases which includes psoriatic arthritis, has brought to light just how ignorant people can be. I am sorry...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Welcome to Psoriatic-Arthritis.com Stories...At Psoriatic-Arthritis.com, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with psoriatic arthritis can be a challenge, but...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis: Breaking The Pain Cycle...Cycle. A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order. For those with psoriatic arthritis, a cycle would be...reactions14comments
Bloodwork for PsA: What Do the Results Mean?...There is no single test to diagnose psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Reaching a diagnosis of PsA is a process that includes a physical...reactions6comments
Blood Tests and Sed Rate in Psoriatic Arthritis...Blood tests are commonly used as a tool to diagnose psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Specifically, a type of blood test called a “sed...reactions4comments
