5 Years of Joint Connection & Community...The internet fuels people’s ability to connect, trade ideas, and solve problems. For the past 5 years, this has been just our goal here at Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. We consider ourselves an...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Treatment Efficacy-What to look for? Labs or physical symptoms?...How do you know your treatment is working? Are CRP and ESR values good criteria? Is it possible that they are elevated, without physical symptoms, and vice versa? Is there...Reactions0reactionsComments39 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Feeling Better vs Coping Better: How to Tell the Difference...Living with psoriatic arthritis, we are often evaluated on how well we are living with and managing our disease. Pain, fatigue, rashes, and more all need to be assessed. This...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medication or Non-Medication...I have been struggling in my head as to whether I should just give up the fight and go on prescription drugs for the pain. So many of them have...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingTreatment
Always pain...I was diagnosed in 2009 when my husband was terminally ill. This has been a very painful condition. Psoriatic arthritis and fibro. Waking up is painful. Going to bed also...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Patient Practices with Psoriatic Arthritis...2001. That’s the year I was pregnant with my daughter, Nora, and the year I discovered what it felt like to be free of symptoms of psoriatic disease. Like many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 2 days agoDo you consider psoriatic arthritis to be an invisible illness?...Do you consider psoriatic arthritis to be an invisible illness? Why or why not? Please share your perspective....Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesAwareness
Pain...Hello. For a while, I've been in pain since I was 18 from my degenerative disc disease in my back. But as I grew older, all the rest of my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Just diagnosed for a week...Hi, I'm Tine. 2020 May I had COVID very bad. Now, I have lung COVID, so I'm not cured at all yet. In February 2021, I received my 2nd vaccination...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Decision Fatigue: What It Is and A Few Ways to Get Past It...I almost hesitate to bring up the f-word again. No, not that one. I’m talking about fatigue. Fatigue is a common symptom that we all face in so many different...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Eye Trouble...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis a few years ago now, mainly in my hands, but have aching elbow, joints, and knees and fatigue. I have tried Arava (Leflunomide) which...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Mental Effect of Missing Events Because of PsA...When I write, I love sharing stories about real-life experiences when it comes to psoriatic arthritis. Well, I might say love is a strong word. It certainly is a spectrum...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
(CLOSED) Enter to Win! 5-Year Anniversary Giveaway: Heated Blanket and Booties...It's a community celebration. Psoriatic-Arthritis.com turns 5 years old this month! Since 2016, we have been proud to serve this supportive and engaged community. And really, we're just the platform...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I want to eat better...Hi everyone, I really realized the other day how horrible my diet it. I HAVE to try and change it. I hate red meat and fish. I don't like spicy...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Our Personality Types And PsA Management...My friends know me to be quite a happy-go-lucky type of person with a cheerful personality. I had grown up with psoriasis. I've lived with psoriatic arthritis for a large...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Jogging and a brace?...Hi everyone, I have a question or looking for a suggestion. I will ask my doctor on next visit. I try to do a little bit of jogging on my...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesSymptomsCopingExercise
Riding It Out With Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriasis has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old. Despite the onset of symptoms at age 25, I didn’t get an official diagnosis of psoriatic...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Finding (& Sticking With) The Right Rheumatologist...Sometime in 2012, I found myself sitting outside, enjoying the day. It was a nice afternoon and I was totally taking in the sun, the slight breeze, and from what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What were your first PsA symptoms? ...What were your initial psoriatic arthritis symptoms? How long did it take to get diagnosed after your initial symptoms developed? Please share your experiences!...Reactions0reactionsComments69 repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
A Psoriatic Arthritis Story: The Horror and the Tragedy...It has been some time since I wrote something for this wonderful community. I could say it was because I was busy with several awareness campaigns, advocacy work, and navigating...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
