Pillows...I’ve developed a lot of neck and shoulder pain. I sleep on my back and side. Anyone have any pillow suggestions or any suggestions?...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTips & AdviceAssistive DevicesSymptoms
Chronic stomach issues ...Anyone have any chronic issues in relation to Psa? I've been dealing woth ongoing stomach issues since I Was 21. From intestinal inflammation, mild gastritis, trouble swallowing, esophageal issues and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
My Stress Triggers Pain, Fatigue, and Flares...While brushing my hair this morning, I discovered a single gray hair. This is delightful, especially since I'm still in my early twenties. I'm prone to growing a white strand of...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Ask The Advocate: Let's Talk Healthcare Providers...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
Drooling....Hi everyone. I've noticed that while I'm alseep, I'm drooling and soaking my pillow. Is this a condition of PsA or should I seek futher medical advice....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSymptomsSide Effects
An Open Letter to My Newly Diagnosed Self...This is me writing to my newly diagnosed self, only 2 years after receiving an official diagnosis, a name for the pain. This reflection brought clarity, mixed feelings of pain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Difficulty Of Sharing Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Management Plans...Discussing the management of psoriatic arthritis can be difficult. When it comes to pain management, it isn’t as easy as telling someone to ice and keep their leg elevated for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting a Knee Scope & The Impact on Psoriatic Arthritis...I know all of you reading this can relate when I say that I am so tired of managing my psoriatic arthritis. Eight years of dealing with psoriatic problems, the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sweating...Hello. Just recently been diagnosed with psa (2 1/2 months ago) just wondering if sweating on bottoms of feet, head, and palms are normal when rest of body is cold....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsSide Effects
Walking and hiking with swollen knee?...What have your rheumatologists said about walking and hiking when your knee is swollen from a PsA flare, but not particularly painful? The orthopedic surgeon I saw recently, who recommended...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesExercise
Stiffness in the Morning Makes a New Day Terrible...Years’ worth of psoriatic arthritis pain can take a toll on even the strongest of people. Sometimes you simply want to stay in bed all day. That said, even staying...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
When Psoriatic Arthritis Becomes A Pain In The Neck...While I have three of the five types of psoriatic arthritis, spondylitis has served as the most severe. Until recently, my lower back created the most pain and was the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ken. Retired PA...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 3 years ago. I have been on multiple oral meds, infusions, and now high dose Cosentyx injections every 4 weeks. It seemed like nothing...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Theresa’s Journey...One year ago, I received my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. I’m 62 and thought my life quality was done. I’d wake each morning exhausted with pain in most joints, including my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Responding to "If You Have Arthritis, Then How..."...When I was in school, we learned how to write hypotheses before starting experiments in science class. Whether testing the durability of paper towels, building rockets, or mixing chemicals, we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active todayBody temperature...Hello, I've just been diagnosed with PsA. One thing I've noticed is that I can either be really hot or freezing cold on warn or cold days. Is this a...Reactions0reactionsComments110 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Why I Decided to Take a Break from Advocating...It’s been over a year since I started advocating for and on behalf of the chronically ill. True enough, it has been a massive part of my journey towards healing...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Humira - Slightly chest pain after first shot ...Hello folks, little question: I put my first Humira injection on Thursday. Everything was fine on Friday and Saturday. Then yesterday I got a nausea, slight stinging in the chest...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsBiologicTreatment
My final years of high school...Turning 17 and 18 are supposed to be some of the best years of your life. You're about to finish high school, and even though you are battling the intense...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using Mobility Aids With PsA...Rollators, wheelchairs, and crutches have been keeping me on the move since 2005. Mobility aids allow the damaged parts of my body to rest and heal. They also extend the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
