Managing pain...I take a lot of over-the-counter medicines for pain. Seems like they help some. How do any of you manage pain?...reactions20repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
The Final Chapter Closed That Affected My Psoriatic Arthritis...I believe in writing about things that affect me personally. By being open, it helps others relate to what I am going through. It also serves as a type of...reactionscomments
Struggling and Care Giving...Besides struggling with the pain from this disease and dealing with the loss of things I can no longer do without pain, I work 3 jobs and care for a...reactions1replyCoping
Is It Time to Move On? ...I've been seeing a rheumatology PA since 2018. I've had pain for 13 years and originally thought I had fibromyalgia. My PCP finally referred me to rheumatology in 2018 and...reactions2repliesRheumatologistTips & AdviceTreatment
Assistive device...Great tool for aching hands and fingers. This is a Black and Decker jar opener. It fits most sizes from little to large. It is electric and is really a...reactions1replyAssistive Devices
Just diagnosed p.a...Feeling really scared I'm waiting to see my rheumatologist to start treatment.been watching YouTube a lot.I'm 63 and feel full of dread?can anyone advise me please I feel so sad...reactions9repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceCoping
How Psoriatic Arthritis Shifted My Role in My Marriage...When I married my husband, I embraced the traditional role of a wife. I quit my job to stay home, raise our children, and keep the house running. I cooked...reactions2comments
Prepping for Winter With PsA...Winter is coming, and I already know it's going to hurt. The changing seasons can hurt a lot when you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Having lived in New England my...reactionscomments
Cosentx side effects please help ...Hi I have PsA and went without medication for 2 years following diagnosis due to clerical error. Anyway I've been on cosentyx since August started on 150mg weekly for 5...reactions4repliesBiologicSide Effects
Xeljanz experiences?...Hi all, I've been on Xeljanz for a few years and I'm just looking to see if anyone else has had similar experiences to mine, or perhaps what I feel...reactions1replyTreatment
Experience with Taltz and digestive problems...Has anybody experienced severe digestive problems with taltz? Please let me know about your overall experience on taltz. I’ve have had very persistent skin lesions and body aches for over...reactions1replyBiologicSide EffectsTreatment
The Unexpected Clue to My Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis...Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is like navigating a complex puzzle of symptoms, pain, and uncertainties. While I've shared my journey to diagnosis before, there's a crucial aspect that bears...reactionscomments
Rest Days Then and Now...Rest days. We all need rest days in one way, shape, form, or another. Sometimes, I sit and think about it, and I am sure that rest days should be...reactionscomments
Preparing for PsA Flares This Fall and Winter...Summer is on its way out, and soon, the leaves on the trees will change color to soft hues of oranges and reds, and the mornings will be cooler. Soon...reactionscomments
Osteoarthritis or Psoriatic Arthritis: What's Your Diagnosis?...Do you know the difference between osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis? Before I was diagnosed, I didn't. I also had no idea there are so many different types. 4 of the...reactionscomments
What Motivates You to Move Despite Pain...I have been treated for PsA since 2018. I have minimal psoriasis, but severe enthesitis in my feet and hips (some of the foot pain may be joint as well...reactionsrepliesExerciseTips & Advice
The severe skin issues that accompany the body aches and pain....I am a brand new member and thankful that I found this forum to see what others are going through and to have a place to share my own symptoms...reactions1comment
Easing into Exercise After PsA Flares...It's tough to start trying to exercise and rebuild your body after psoriatic arthritis (PsA) flares. When you first start, it can feel like you're working with a whole new...reactionscomments
Living with Psoriatic and Ankylosing Spondylitis is Challenging...Living with psoriatic and ankylosing spondylitis is a daily challenge that affects every part of my routine. From morning stiffness to evening discomfort, these conditions shape how I move, rest...reactionscomments
Has anyone tried ...Hello has anyone used Bimzelex or Rinvoq? How have you found it? Side effects? Thanks so much...reactions16replies
