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
Psoriasis skin everywhere! It's ruining my clothes!...Am I the only one with prolific shedding? Not only do I look like a walking summer sausage, I creak and ache. My feet are enormous. My biggest gripe is...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingTreatment
Integrative medicine for PsA...Hi all.my 18 yr daughter has just been diagnosed with PsA. The medical treatments sound hectic. Methotrexate etc are forms of chemotherapy. I am wondering if people have had success...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
PsA: Pitting of The Nails...Pitting your nails is often seen as one of the earliest signs of psoriatic arthritis. Let us start at the beginning, though, because many people do not know what pitting...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
9 Kitchen Hacks for Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...When I buy groceries, I do it with such a sense of optimism. This week, I’m going to cook all of our meals at home and we’re not going to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
This what helps me with some of the pain...Rest heat some time ice and keep.your feet up...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingTreatment
To check the “disability” box on job applications?? ...Hello fellow PSA’ers! I have noticed that on most job applications I have filled out in my search for new career opportunities that “Autoimmune, Anxiety(e.g. Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc.) are...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceWork & Employment
Frustrated ...I have been to a rheumatologist about a year ago very insistent that I only had osteoarthritis however I have had psoriasis since I was a child I'm getting new...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Methotrexate...If I could use one word to describe my time taking methotrexate (MTX), it would be: sluggish. Frankly, I felt like a zombie sometimes. I had no energy and was...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Amgevita ...Hi all, I’ve been on the Biologic Amgevita for 15 months now and have had great results until just over a week ago. Honestly, it’s like I ran into a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologicFlaresTips & Advice
Baker's Cysts and Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can sometimes trigger another painful condition called a Baker's cyst. A Baker's cyst (popliteal or synovial cyst) is a fluid-filled lump that develops behind your knee. It...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedActive 6 days agoSensitive skin areas on face or body...I've had an area on my face that has been very sensitive to touch for a while now. As well all know here there are so many random numerous symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptoms
Starting methotrexate and pain...Hi everyone. Tues I will be up to taking 8 methotrexate tablets. My full prescribed dose. Do any of you split the dose 4 in AM 4 in evening or...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesTreatmentSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
FeaturedWhat comforts you the most during a flare?...Recently due to the heat, I've been having flare days more than usual and have really started to realize the importance of being as comfortable as possible. lately, the thing...Reactions0reactionsComments39 repliesCopingFatigueFlares
Voices of the PsA Community: Hear Cailey's Story...As if the physical symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) weren't enough, the emotional toll of this chronic condition can weigh heavily. A painful flare can lead a person to have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Surprising Psoriatic Arthritis Triggers...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a unique chronic condition to manage. A big part of that is managing triggers, whether you already knew about them or are surprised by them. To...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
So glad to read this article...I’m so glad to read this article about people not understanding. If you say you have psoriatic arthritis people say, "oh yeah I have arthritis too." Or, "that’s what happens...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
PsA - One year from onset....One year ago, I suddenly developed psoriatic arthritis from out of nowhere. Sure I've always had varying degrees of dandruff on my scalp and flaking skin in and around my...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Long Journey...Looking back on my symptoms, I likely have had psoriatic arthritis since 1997. Over the years since, I have suffered through a lot of pain, and a lot of unconcerned...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What My Psoriatic Arthritis Progression Timeline Reveals About the Future...I had no idea whether or not I would be a full-time wheelchair user before I hit 50. At the time of my original psoriatic disease diagnosis, doctors couldn’t predict...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
