Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR...Donica was previously a health leader at Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR is a board-certified rheumatologist practicing the art of medicine in her beloved hometown of St. Louis, Missouri...
Missing the Old Me...I try to be realistic in my journey of managing life with psoriatic arthritis. I have come to terms with my limitations. They are simply my reality now. A reality...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Hip and rib pain...I was diagnosed with PsA a couple of years ago and the Humira kept it down for a while. But several weeks ago I developed pain and stiffness in my...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesSymptoms
7 Must-Haves For a Comfortable Office with Psoriatic Arthritis...Our patient records, access to our healthcare and test results, and even managing our groceries are often all completed in front of a screen. When our bodies are already prone...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Methotrexate Access...Methotrexate is a common drug prescribed to people with inflammatory forms of arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. In an autoimmune disease, a person's immune system mistakes healthy cells for foreign...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is it a flare or a side effect???...Hi everyone! I am recently diagnosed (about 7-8 months) and am currently on Humira. Otezla didn’t work at all for me, in fact, it made my symptoms worse. And Enbrel...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBiologicFlaresSide Effects
The well-meaning question I dread the most:...The question I have come to dread most from my well- intentioned friends is: “So, what did you do today?” The reason: so many days lately, I’m lucky if I...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingFriends & Family
Not Enough Sick Days: Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...The average amount of paid sick days available to workers in the United States is eight per year. For a healthy person, this may seem like a lot. To the...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Daily Life as a Perfectionist with Psoriatic Arthritis...Before my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, I used to be so many admirable things. Healthy, dependable, and even hard-working. And, believe it or not, I leaned towards perfectionist tendencies. Meaning that...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
FeaturedWhat advice do you have for people experiencing grief over a new diagnosis?...People may experience grief after being newly diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Some may mourn how their lives differed before pain and symptoms set in. What advice do you have for...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedMental Health
Do these symptoms sound right? ...I was diagnosed 7 years ago with the lowest positive results for an autoimmune disorder. I have psoriasis but it's so very minor - a dime size on one elbow...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisFlares
My PsA Journey...I started experiencing symptoms when I was 25. First, it was a dull pain in my feet, then my ankles. A month later, I started feeling a similar pain in...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What I Wish Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis Parents Knew...Growing up with juvenile-onset psoriatic arthritis (JPsA) was a unique experience. I learned to cope with my chronic illness from a young age. And I learned never to judge a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic arthritis in Greece ...I live in Greece and was diagnosed today with psoriatic arthritis,is there any advice out there??I'm really upset 😭...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
I Am More Than the Data...I had the unfortunate experience of seeing a different nurse practitioner today. I have hypothyroidism, which I am learning is common with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). I had the wonky thyroid...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Dealing with Cancer and PsA...I was doing great with my psoriatic arthritis.I was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma and urethral cell carcinoma, had my right kidney removed and we are treating the left kidney/tumor...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesComorbiditiesFlaresTreatment
Travel to Spain while on Remicade ...Within the next two years I’m hoping to walk part of the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. The walk itself will be a challenge, but the bigger challenge may...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTravelTreatment
Overcoming Chronic Illness Doubts...Throughout the entire painful process of searching for an official diagnosis, a reason for pain, I was questioned by so many people. Questions as if my pain and my symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
MRI finally...Hi everyone. It's been a bit since I've posted and I must say I'm not having the best results with Methotrexate. My swelling is reduced at 7 weeks but the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide Effects
Chronic Pain and Psoriatic Arthritis...Chronic pain is real. Many people do not know chronic pain is a companion to this disease. If there is not a rash present – it is hard for some...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments