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
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions3repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
Painful psoriasis ...I've had psoriasis from my scalp to my legs since I was a child and was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis five years ago (although I've had symptoms for twenty years)...reactions1replySide EffectsSymptomsFlares
Community Views: A Good Day with Psoriatic Arthritis...There is so much to consider daily. We know that managing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can significantly impact the quality of life. It's more than just the physical pain of swollen...reactionscomments
COVID vaccine and flare up...Has anyone else noticed a relationship between getting the vaccine and having a major flare? I was in remission for over 15 years until I got my vaccine. Is it...reactions3repliesFlaresSymptomsAwareness
Please don't judge me...I was diagnosed with PA more than 15 years ago (I'm 55 now). I had many tests and conservative treatments. I refused surgical intervention but luckily got relief from steroid...reactions3repliesFatigueFlaresSymptoms
What Is Shingles?...Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States. Its telltale sign is a painful...reactions1comment
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...reactionscomments
Where to Turn to for Support with Psoriatic Arthritis...If I hear the phrase "I have pain, too" again, it'll be too soon. The people we love the most are often the ones who hurt us the most. Psoriatic...reactionscomments
Could My PsA Journey Be That Much Different?...I had feelings of hopelessness in my early days of navigating psoriatic arthritis. When I decided to search for a community - I found myself still feeling left out and...reactions1comment
Has anyone had to stop working...Hi, I know that there are lots of hints and tips on working but I have struggled for the last 6 years with constant pain and doing my job. I...reactions7repliesWork & Employment
Weird sensations in my hands ...First off, I have PsA, seronegative RA, Fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy in both feet, and hypothyroidism. For the last 4 or 5 months or so, my hands have been going numb...reactions9repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
PsA, Orencia and iron deficiency??? ...Has anyone else taken Orencia infusion and methotrexate and had resulting anemia? My hands, legs, and arms itch like crazy (I have had psoriasis since about 12 & officially diagnosed...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceBiologicSide Effects
Tsunami of health problems ...Hi all I hope you are well. I’ve had an “interesting” 12 or so months and it’s still ongoing. I started with many symptoms, as I discussed in a previous...reactions7repliesComorbiditiesCoping
SSDI and PsA...I "retired" from my job as a Research Paralegal for a 1 attorney law firm in August 2020 after years in pain management but no real answers. I agreed to...reactions8repliesCopingWork & EmploymentInsurance & Disability
Why It Is Wrong to Judge Someone with Psoriatic Arthritis by How They Look...“But you don’t look sick!” Whenever I hear those words, I want to respond with: “That’s because I am sick, not ugly!” Looks are deceiving. It doesn’t matter if people...reactions32comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
