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...reactions17comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5repliesCopingAwarenessFlares
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...reactions21repliesSymptoms
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...reactions3repliesTreatmentExercise
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions7repliesSymptomsComorbidities
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...reactions6repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatment
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!...reactions2repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceSide 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...reactions3repliesFatigueSymptoms
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions9repliesExerciseWork & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions2repliesBiologicTreatment
