Editorial Team...The Editorial Team works with its Medical Review Board and experienced medical writers to provide Health Union's Community Team with reliable, easy-to-understand information about a host of chronic health conditions...
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who bring you engaging, accurate information about living with...
Doctor Visits...Does anyone else get anxious prior to important appointments with your rheumatologist? I feel my appointments are like my Mt. Everest. I am always wishing I could explain every symptom...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Severe back pain...So I was diagnoised 9 months ago with Psa. Started on Hulio and after 2 months plus was worse. Rumy then changed to coysentx once a week for 5 weeks...reactions5repliesRheumatologistSymptomsTreatment
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...reactions3repliesComorbidities
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions8repliesSurgeryTips & 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...reactions1replyFlaresTips & AdviceTreatment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1replyAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4repliesNewly 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...reactions11replies
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...reactions1replyTreatmentCopingSymptoms
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions3repliesBiologicNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
