Do You Think Having Psoriatic Arthritis Is Easy?...Can you imagine living with limitations that change your body so much that performing simple tasks such as brushing your teeth, bathing, and dressing is painful and difficult? Sitting for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
enthesitis and exercising ...Hi everyone Im really aggravated right now Im currently taking Cosentyx and Otezla to combat my severe Enthesitis which is affecting my knees, feet and hip … problem is I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingExerciseSymptoms
Ask The Advocate: Fears of Progressive PsA...Those who live with psoriatic arthritis are constantly having to prove that their pain and fatigue are real. It's a thankless and valiant fight that's partnered with all the emotional...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adventure Travel with Psoriatic Arthritis...My younger sisters, Denise and Lisa, and I started planning a fall trip to Costa Rica back in March, our first big trip together, and both of my sisters' first...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hi, I'm new here......This is my first time posting. I was diagnosed with PSA 3 years ago. My initial diagnosis was UCTD but it has progressed to the PSA as well. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesTreatment
Tiredness ...Does anyone suffer from severe fatigue? I often cannot get out of bed before mid day! Is this a normal reaction to psoriatic arthritis?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingAwarenessBiologic
Psoriatic Arthritis and Comorbidities...Our illness is a gift that keeps on giving and giving. As if the pain of living with psoriatic arthritis wasn’t enough, a lot of us with psoriatic arthritis are...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
PsA Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the PsA Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why I Say I Am Fine...If I had a nickel for every time, I said “I am fine” since my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, I would be a millionaire. This phrase has become my go-to response...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Partial tear in tendon...I have had PsA for around 15 years but due to different issues have only been seeing a Rheumatologist regularly for the past 4 years..I was having extra issues with...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptomsComorbidities
Living with Other Conditions in Addition to Psoriatic Arthritis...The Psoriatic-Arthritis.com team likes to post prompts on our Facebook page. As you probably know, we think of ourselves as a vibrant community (far from just being a website), so...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Anyone out there with PsA and Fibromyalgia?...Is there anyone out there with both PsA & Fibromyalgia? I would love to hear from you to share experiences. Has anyone experienced bad side effects from taking Methotrexate tablets?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesComorbidities
Important Things Doctors Should Know about Psoriatic Arthritis...People with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) depend on their doctors, especially their rheumatologists, for proper treatment. But sometimes, there can be a big disconnect between doctors and patients. Having been treated...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Does anyone else have a family that doesn't get their condition?...I was diagnosed over 20 years ago, it was a relief to finally have correct arthritis diagnosed. I'm married with a daughter and two sons. They don't understand how debilitating...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingFriends & Family
Mrs. Carrie Gibbens: Experiences With Knee Surgeries...Hi, I'm Carrie and was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, over 10 years ago. My mum had this also and I've inherited everything from her. I've had both knees replaced, one...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Self-Esteem...From a mental health perspective, there comes a need to accept certain aspects of psoriatic arthritis if you want to just get by day-to-day. Having a chronic illness, fundamentally changes...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Ask The Advocate: When PsA Meets Life...Those who live with psoriatic arthritis are constantly having to prove that their pain and fatigue are real. It's a thankless and valiant fight that's partnered with all the emotional...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Holiday Rule I Have To Keep With PsA...Holidays, specifically Thanksgiving and Christmas, can be terrifying. There are so many unrealistic demands put on us that even someone without a chronic illness would be overwhelmed. Once upon a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How Can We Deal With Fear and Stress?...For me, living with a chronic condition translates to living under continuous stress. Managing appointments, treatment, loved ones' expectations, and the pressures of society - the stress of it all...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I’m Stuck! My Words Won’t Come Out....I've been feeling stuck for a few weeks. I haven't been able to communicate in the way I want. I am at a loss in being able to express, write...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
