7 Myths About Shingles...Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of getting it. Here are 7 common myths about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hands...Hey guys, I recently got an x-ray back with Osteopenia in my interphalangeal joints (bone loss between the knuckles of my hands). This came after having to take my biologic...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessFlaresCoping
Jaw pain...Does anyone have PSA that effects their jaw bone/joint? I could go to dentist I know this person will say TMJ even though my jaw doesn’t click or pop it...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesSymptoms
Hydrotherapy ...I have had been in bed for 4 days in bad spinal pain but yesterday dragged myself out to go to the local hydrotherapy pool. It's expensive but for an...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesExerciseTreatment
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations...Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a specific disease. They are our best protection against...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: What Triggers Your Flares?...One large part of managing life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) involves navigating flares. When symptoms suddenly worsen, we look for an explanation. A trigger is anything that prompts an increase...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
4 Things I Wish I Could Tell Newly Diagnosed Me About Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...Receiving an official diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, like many other psoriatic arthritis patients, I had no idea what the rest of my life would look like. The strange thing is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Swelling and blisters on fingers...I started having a really bad flare in January. One thing that happened is my fingers became swollen, reddish/purplish, and formed blisters on my fingertips. They are also very tender...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsComorbidities
Possible Trigger Thumb...Has anyone experienced intense pain and a popping sound/feeling when bending your thumb? I also have extreme tenderness and pain in the fleshy place below the thumb. Anyone have suggestions...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatmentSymptomsTips & Advice
Hair loss...My hair is falling out like crazy! I’ve started on folic vitamins, for a week not letting up. Help! Submit your own question!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsSide Effects
PSA WITH CRONIC FATIGUE...I am on Methotrexate 20mg/week. Although joint pain has reduced, my major concern is intense fatigue. I usually feel unfresh the whole day, my eyes are always in stress and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsFatigue
What Is a PsARC Exam?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a complex disease. The symptoms – which can include joint pain, inflammation, and swelling of the fingers and toes – vary from person to person. The...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Triple Whammy During Isolation...COVID-19 vaccination first dose. Check. COVID-19 vaccination second dose. Check. COVID-19 vaccination third dose (immunocompromised). Check. COVID-19 booster, scheduled for a date exactly five months from my third dose... But...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
FeaturedHow can I find work? How to work out?...Hi, new here... took some time to figure out how and why I have PSA. Having a really hard time dealing with it. I keep saying to myself that once...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesExerciseWork & Employment
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real Pain...Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN. PHN causes severe pain that can last...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like good physical health, good mental health is vital...
The Gravity of Losing Your Grip...The Gravity of Losing Your Grip I would love a phone App that suspended gravity for objects weighing less than a pound. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have pens, knives...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Cosentyx vs Taltz...My Dr is switching me from Cosentyx to Taltz. After a year on Cosentyx it's not doing much to control pain and flares. Has anyone else had better results on...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologicTreatment
Unknown Symptoms: Why PsA is More Than Just a Joint Pain...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune disease that is often labeled as one of the most frustrating types of inflammatory arthritis. Why is it described this way? Well, because of...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Achenbach Syndrome? spontaneous finger joint bruising...I experienced a new symptom this morning - out of the blue while washing up, my LHS index finger when into a spasm of sharp pain and a spontaneous bruise...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
