So weary of Chronic pain...I'm one of the lucky ones. I have psoriatic arthritis, but so far I've never had psoriasis. I was diagnosed in 2015, but I'm sure I had it years before...reactions1comment
Is this a side effect?...I have recently (8 weeks) been put on Tremfya and am noticing a couple of unusual side effects that aren’t listed in the info I’ve read about biologics. Has anyone...reactions1replyBiologicSide Effects
Can You Have Psoriatic Arthritis Without Psoriasis?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) consistently gets compared and linked to other conditions. Of course, it can be painful to have a valid condition compared to something else, like rheumatoid arthritis or...reactions3comments
FeaturedIntroduce Yourself to Others in the Community!...Sometimes the only people who understand are others who are living with psoriatic arthritis. Your story may really help someone else. Here are some icebreaker ideas to get us started:...reactions2replies
Periodontal disease and PsA...Hello everyone, I'm just curious if any of you fine people have had issues with periodontal disease, since being diagnosed? I have read a few papers linking the two, and...reactions8repliesComorbiditiesNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
Constant pain...This is my first post, a little about myself, when I about 12 or 13 I slipped on some ice and fell flat on my back on a iced covered...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessSymptoms
Life with Psoriatic Arthritis: Setting Boundaries During The Holidays...The holidays bring time with loved ones, gift exchanges, warm feelings, and over-commitments. If there is anything those with psoriatic arthritis are good at - it's pushing ourselves, and the...reactions1comment
a host of autoimmune problems...I have Hashimoto’s after having a complete hysterectomy at age 32. Then I was diagnosed with Eagles syndrome, then cervical dystonia so bad I get botox in my neck and...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis is More Than Joint Pain...I’ve written articles about the basics of functional medicine. You see, functional medicine, at its most basic, is an attempt to take a step back and look at the whole...reactions3comments
What Is the Social Health Network?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactionscomments
Experiencing weight loss, fever and night sweats....I have lost over 10% body weight in last four months. I'm mostly skin and bones. Also low fever and night sweats. Is this a symptom of PsA ? Have...reactions2repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
Everyday PsA attacks a different area of my body...I was diagnosed with PsA about three months ago after having osteoarthritis for years. When PsA hit, it was like a bolt of lightening - I could barely move and...reactions25repliesNewly Diagnosed
THE Diagnosis...It's difficult to know that your whole body hurts and nobody believes you. Doctors, friends, and family all seem to think you are exaggerating and being dramatic about how you...reactions1comment
Practicing Self-Love with Psoriatic Arthritis...I recently attended a conference with presenter, Dr. Christina Hibbert. This lovely woman presented the art of "Self-Love Practices." I know what you're probably thinking. Self-love and self-care are topics...reactionscomments
Taltz ...Has anyone used Taltz? I have been on it almost 2 years. Within the last 4 months My skin is feeling really itchy, dry and my scalp is getting like...reactions1replyBiologic
The Value of a Positive Perspective with Psoriatic Arthritis...Managing life with psoriatic arthritis is different from what I had ever planned or envisioned. But, and that's a big but, different doesn't always have to mean bad. Sometimes, I've...reactionscomments
Worries I Had While in Psoriatic Arthritis Remission...I was lucky enough to have about a year-and-a-half-long remission from psoriatic arthritis (PsA) - and it was just as you would think - absolutely fabulous. It fell right around...reactionscomments
Range Anxiety...Here in the UK, the government has decreed that transport power will move to electricity. Owners of electric cars suffer from a phenomenon called range anxiety. How far can they...reactions3comments
"But you've been sick for so long."...My daughter in law came into the family after 5 of my large joints had been replaced (autoimmune arthritis attacked those first) and while I was searching for an effective...reactions2repliesAwarenessCopingFriends & Family
FeaturedTaking PsA seriously...I talking with a friend, she suffers with rheumatoid arthritis and when I told her that I have PsA, she told me "that PsA is worse than Rheumatoid." I never...reactions8repliesCoping