Newly diagnosed ...Hello Everyone, I hope u guys are well. I was recently diagnosed with PsA. i start my treatment next week. I am 32 years old, always had joint issues, injuries...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceTreatment
Let's Shoot Some Hoops Today...Do you think TV commercials are glorifying psoriatic arthritis? We have joint pain, eye pain, fatigue, nail changes, stomach problems, stiffness, swelling, and much more. Why don't they talk about...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBiologicComorbiditiesAwareness
How Support Can Improve Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...I have lived with chronic psoriasis since the age of 5. I have always felt alone and isolated. These feelings hit their peak when the joint pain developed and my...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
PsA is painful...Hello, I have been dealing with this disease for 10 yrs now. I have no grip, pain in my hands, and flare-ups all the time no matter what I do...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Changed What Busy Looked Like...The outside world often assumes that living with an autoimmune disease like psoriatic arthritis is a life of leisure. Some recognize that there are medical appointments to contend with, but...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles...The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What We Wish Others Knew: PsA Awareness Month 2022...It can be hard for others to understand what it means to live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). So, we are debunking some common misconceptions about PsA. We asked community members...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
Body temperatures...I have PsA. And I have strange temperatures in my legs. The bottom of my feet will be really hot, but my ankles are freezing. My shin will be hot...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
fatigue...I have been on Methotrexate for the last 5-6 months, 20 mg, a week. although joint pain is under control but big problem is fatigue. Need to take rest and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFatigue
Creating A Psoriatic Arthritis Compatible Home One Room at A Time...Home should be a place of comfort. It should be a place where one feels safe - full of creature comforts when managing life through a flare. Safe from pain...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
3 Essential Skills You Need to Advocate for Yourself with Psoriatic Arthritis...Did you know that being an advocate and advocating for yourself are two different things? When we think of the word “advocate,” we often think about changing laws and making...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Biologic odors...I was recently diagnosed with PsA even though I have lived with the pain for about 30 years before diagnosis. My Rheumatologist put me on Cimzia injections and after my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologicSide Effects
Telling potential new boss about PSA condition....I have to look for a job in the near future and I'm not sure how to deal with revealing my illness. I would have to have a low movement...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesWork & Employment
Insurance...Really I’m just here to vent to a community that will understand. I’ve been on Humira for almost exactly a year. I previously failed on NSAIDS, and was taken off...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesInsurance & DisabilityBiologic
Psoriatic-Arthritis.com Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on PSORIATIC-ARTHRITIS.COM, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Methotrexate efficacy waning...Hi all- I was finally diagnosed and started on methotrexate last year. At first it was an incredible relief, but now a year later the symptoms are nearly completely back...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatmentCopingSymptoms
Community Views: Support When Flaring...Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) means going through periods of flares. These times of worsening symptoms are rough. A true struggle with increased pain and inflammation. Learning what you need...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Miss Pinny...Hello, I wanted to show the winding path I have been on in order to find a diagnosis of PsA or as we know it psoriatic arthritis. I presented with...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
What Did Psoriatic Arthritis Do To My Well-Shaped Nails?...If I'm being honest, I don't know; I don't remember ever having nice, well-shaped nails. I thought my nails were normal. Sure, my nails looked different from everyone else's, but...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
