Fatigue despite treatment...Hello, New here to this community and newly diagnosed. I was wondering if others have similar experience with having fatigue on and off? I have been on treatment for a...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedFatigueSleep
Body pain that is not in your joints- “Mystery Pain”...Hello, I’m wondering if anyone could respond about body pain that is not just in your joints. I was diagnosed with PA last year, due to a photograph I had...reactions2repliesFlaresNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & Advice
Hair Loss, Is It A Psoriatic Arthritis Symptom?...My hair is my crown. It gets many compliments. And to be honest, I love it too! But what most people do not know is that I have been dealing...reactions7comments
Remission in Psoriatic Arthritis: Miracle, Myth or Reality?...Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about a pain-free life? How about even a day with limited pain? Well, then you've gotten lost in happy thoughts about PsA remission. Remission...reactions12comments
Psoriatic Arthritis & hip replacement ...I’m having my right hip replaced in two months. Has anyone with PsA had a hip replacement? How did it go for you, and did you regain full use of...reactions7repliesSurgery
Keeping the Spark Alive with Psoriatic Arthritis...Having psoriatic arthritis doesn't have to mean kissing your sex life goodbye, but it does make it more difficult. It's not so easy to feel in the mood when you're...reactionscomments
3 Tips I Use To Manage Psoriatic Arthritis Stress Flares...There are so many factors and triggers that can contribute to the intense pain that comes with a psoriatic arthritis flare. Personally, a big one of mine, and probably a...reactions4comments
What "weird" PsA symptoms have you experienced? ...Have you ever experienced what you thought was a "weird" symptom and wondered if others with PsA have experienced it too? Share your "weird" symptom here and see if others...reactions224repliesSymptoms
I Miss The Person I Used To Be (Part 2) ......I posted my original story back in September 2021. I became so overwhelmed by what all I've been going through (especially navigating the disability application process) that I canceled my...reactions7comments
Walk a mile in my moccasins...My PsA was first discovered in my hands, a well-respected rheumatologist said, "where did your doctor go to school? I see the damage with the plain eye." Then my feet...reactions2comments
Pain Levels...I’m responding to the article concerning pain level reporting when seen by primary care and other doctors. I was seeing an orthopedic surgeon for after-care of shoulder surgery for arthritis...reactions2comments
The Trouble with Sleep and Psoriatic Arthritis...Does psoriatic arthritis affect your sleep? I have found that psoriatic arthritis often gets in the way of good quality sleep. Many nights I lie in bed, sleepy, wishing I...reactions5comments
Defending My Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis Without Psoriasis...For the first time in years, my nails are nearly free of psoriasis. There are no deep ridges, and my few pits are barely noticeable. I'm relishing not having to...reactions27comments
Does diet have an impact on your psoriatic arthritis?...We know everyone is different, but I'm curious to read more about your personal experiences. Have you found any diets, such as anti-inflammatory, gluten-free, or low carb, to have any...reactions47repliesDiet & Nutrition
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...reactionscomments
Help with back pain?...My spondyloarthropathy has caused mechanical degeneration of my discs. With the combination I’m finding it very hard to bend, sit just about anywhere for very long due to inflammation causing...reactions12repliesComorbiditiesTips & AdviceFlares
Fatigue and insomnia ...Has anyone experienced fatigue and insomnia at the same time? Some days I can only sleep for three hours, other days I stay in bed for almost 12 hours but...reactions7repliesSleepCoping
TNF Blockers versus Tremfya or Skyrizi...PsA has caused quite a bit of enthesitis in me. I have mostly used TNF blockers since I was diagnosed 2.5 years ago, but I've recently read research about success...reactions13repliesBiologicSymptomsTreatment
I Should Be Doing More And Other Lies I Tell Myself...Psoriatic arthritis and my other debilitating chronic illnesses are not in my head, but they sure do a number on it. They highlight my insecurities and whisper destructive lies. One...reactions3comments
Defining Chronic Pain... In Class...I recently finished a creative analysis of chronic pain for my English Comp class. I enjoyed redefining what chronic pain is, how it affects people, and where my hope comes...reactions3comments
