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
It's been a long journey...I started having symptoms in my early 20's, maybe even earlier. I took NSAIDs for decades. People told me I was too young to have the pain I was describing...reactions3comments
What Funerals Tell Me About Chronic Illness...Do you think it’s appropriate for kids to attend funerals? Many of my relatives don’t think it is. They think death is frightening and confusing for children. Their response is...reactions3comments
Working with PSA...Hello all, I am a newbie here and was diagnosed with psoriasis and PSA as of November 2020. So its kind of a new thing for me and learning about...reactions3repliesWork & EmploymentCopingMental Health
A Years-long Journey to Find Answers and Relief...My PsA story isn't unusual. I started feeling pain and dismissed it as just having done too much. But then the pain continued for days. Then weeks. Then months. But...reactions5comments
Cosmic Jokes...I hate telling others about my chronics. I know I’m amazing just cuz I keep going, but others (especially judgy relatives) think I live a decadent life. Yeah, a real...reactions2comments
Awaiting a diagnosis...Hello, I am new here and still waiting to see a rheumatologist for a diagnosis. My c-reative protein and rheumatoid factor test both came back within normal range so the...reactions4repliesDiagnosisTreatment
Having Covid with PsA...Have any of you had Covid and if so how did you cope with the pain? Submit your own question!...reactions5repliesComorbidities
Slow and gradual decline...I realised in my early 30's things weren't as they should be. It didn't seem right that I was so tired and sore. I've always had issues with my skin...reactions2comments
Swollen ankles, painful feet with tingling...Hi I lived with this condition for many years and it has for the first time affected my ankles on both feet causing them to feel swollen and itchy with...reactions20repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentSymptomsFlares
When Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Is Overshadowed By Another Condition...Since my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, its pain, symptoms, and treatments have often been overshadowed by my other health issues. This includes, but is not limited to, my endometriosis pain, the...reactions14comments
Shake the Morning Ache: Exploring Habits that are Part of Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...I recently found myself in a development workshop that explored and evaluated personal habits. I've learned by analyzing those little things we do, those small habits, often without thinking can...reactionscomments
Back pain...I am new to flare ups, thankfully I made it to 63 never experiencing them. In December 2021 I received my flu shot along with the Covid booster shot, ever...reactions1replySymptoms
What seems to help?...I'm not talking about medications, or about things that are important psychologically but have no direct physical effect, such as meeting a friend, or taking a weekend break. I'm thinking...reactions9repliesExercise
Would you take our 7th PsA In America survey?...UPDATE: Thank you for your interest! The survey is now closed. Approximately 1 to 2 million adults in the United States live with psoriatic arthritis. However, each person's experiences with...reactionsrepliesAwareness
feeling frustrated and ranting. ...I am somewhat frustrated with the lack of knowledge for PsA and symptoms to educate. I find when I try and look up anything, all I get back in information...reactions10repliesTips & AdviceWork & EmploymentSymptomsCoping
Remicade Fatigue Anyone?...After starting Remicade and low-dose Methotrexate, I have developed noticeable fatigue. Has anyone out there had a similar experience? Did anything help your fatigue? Submit your own question!...reactions1replySide EffectsBiologicFatigue
Losing Mobility ...I am new PsA diagnosis. It took 10yrs. About 4 months ago. I developed extreme pain in the heels of my feet. I was working, after starting Methotrexate 6weeks, (failed)...reactions3repliesCopingBiologic
Road Tripping with Psoriatic Arthritis: Keeping My Neck and Spine Happy...I miss traveling so much that I jumped at the opportunity when my husband suggested that I tag along on a whirlwind business road trip. Our adventure from southern to...reactions2comments
Aimee Perez...After having psoriasis for ten years I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at 22 years old. I was undergoing a routine examination during a drug research trial and it felt...
