Anklyosing Spondylitis ...So after suffering from pain and stiffness in my low back and a nasty pain in my left rib cage, I tested positive for the HLA-B27 antigen. Apparently that is...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesComorbidities
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 had a daily reminder of just how lucky...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Community Views: Managing Psoriatic Arthritis and Hobbies...One of the hardest parts of living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is dealing with its impact on your hobbies and pastimes. It may seem like you have to give up...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Ankle Fusion vs Ankle Replacment...I'm in an AFO brace for my left ankle as well as a soft cast every other month. The ankle pain is getting worse and limiting me more and more...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSurgeryTips & Advice
Enthesis issues ...I am not exaggerating right now when I say apart from my face, Every. Single. Movement. Hurts. The pain is mainly concentrated on tendons, so heels, elbows, wrists, knees, toes...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentFlares
Community Views: Managing a "New Normal" After a Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis...Learning to live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a process. Physical and mental activities that you used to be able to do may become challenging. Then comes the anger or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with PSA Flare...I have had psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for 3 years. I take 2 injections of Cosentyx a month to control it in combination with up to 4 long-acting Tylenol for arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Coordinating Care Between Your Rheumatologist and Dermatologist...During rheumatology training, we had a special clinic called the “Rheum-Derm” clinic. Once a month, rheumatologists and dermatologists would huddle together in the same office space to put our heads...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Hyperfocus on Symptoms ?...Hi all, Newly diagnosed last year with PSA and currently in a pretty good flare with pain in my toes and fingers mostly and some back pain. I'm learning how...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
Psoriatic Arthritis Flare Recovery Layers: There Are More Than You Think...Wouldn’t it be nice if there was one defining moment of the end of a psoriatic arthritis flare? The funny thing is that I know many people who do not...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Pain: Are You Willing to Pay the Price?...We’ve been lucky in my house over the past 2 years – none of us have caught COVID-19. That said, we are still subject to its effects. My daughter, my husband...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Why is PsA so hard to diagnose?...The more I read, the less I understand. I was diagnosed with PsA a few weeks ago and will be starting medication the middle of this month. My dermatologist knew...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Looking to connect with a mother with PsA ...I’m a 39 year old female married with a 3 and 5 year old at home. I’d love to connect with another mother with little ones who has psoriatic arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Feet and Shoes...I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 15 years ago but my new doctor believes I really have Psoriatic Arthritis due to my feet involvement and tendonitis. I've been on Humira...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingSymptomsTreatment
Grieving Life Before Psoriatic Arthritis: Does It Ever End?...When someone we love dies, we go through a grieving process. Losing the life I once had before psoriatic arthritis took over has been a similar journey. The process can...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Frozen Elbow?...Hi, I recently was diagnosed last year with PSA after numerous visits to an orthopedic, my GP and then finally a Rheum Dr. The catalyst for me going was my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBiologicNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
Do Hospitals Make You Anxious, Too?...Beeping machines, long lines, people in scrub suits and white coats. Thermometers, needles, blood work, and medical charts. All of this, and many more, might not be new to you...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Insured and disability ...Has anyone experienced having to quit working due to the condition and there working experience where all there employment experience was work they could no longer do so you applied...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesInsurance & Disability
Medical Gaslighting and Trust: The Value of a Healthy Relationship with Your Doctor...I recently ran across a phrase that I was unfamiliar with, at least in its relation to health care. Maybe I’ve had my head in the sand, and everyone else...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Experiencing Psoriasis in the ear canal...Although this is a PsA forum, I was wondering if anyone had experience with caring for psoriasis in the inner ear. I have had psoriasis for something around 15 years...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
