Support Goes A Long Way with Psoriatic Arthritis...I’ve been fighting psoriatic disease for more years than I can count. When I first got pregnant in my mid-twenties, I had been seeing a doctor for psoriasis for over...reactionscomments
Holiday Gift Guide For Those With Psoriatic Arthritis...What a wonderful time of the year. The shops are laden with gift ideas and holiday music. Everything smells like cinnamon and decorations adorn shop windows and shelves. Families come...reactionscomments
When That Ring Gets a Little too Tight...I've loved wearing rings since I was a child! My mother has a collection of small gold rings I wore throughout childhood, including my Claddagh ring that had to be...reactionscomments
Feeling the Worse Weather-Related PSA Pain...One of the very first articles on this site was my experience feeling an onset of symptoms when the temperature changes, specifically rain. It still holds true. My knees and...reactions17comments
Secondary Sjorgen's...Question for those dealing with this - not confirmed yet but definitely have symptoms such as dry eyes, mouth, etc. and consistent swollen glands. I am on Hulio (Humira biosimilar)...reactions2repliesTreatmentComorbidities
Life Altering Side Effects of Psoriatic Arthritis...What does life with psoriatic arthritis look like? What does it feel like? With so many symptoms, treatments and side effects, how does this affect what life looks like for...reactionscomments
Fathering a Child while being on Methotrexate or Biologics...Hi fellows, I needed to ask about if it is safe to father a child while being on Methotrexate or any other drug such as Biologics? Does anyone has a...reactions2repliesSide EffectsFriends & Family
my new medicine is Arava...Hello! I’m on Taltz (for a year), and it’s not working. I feel like I'm getting worse every day. I went to my rheumatologist today, and he added Arava. Anyone...reactions9repliesTreatmentSymptomsSide Effects
Befriend Exercise To Fight Excruciating Joint Pain...During my journey with psoriatic arthritis, I have learned a lot to improve my daily life. It’s been a 56-year battle, I keep taking a licking and I keep on...reactionscomments
What is the best thing to do for intense pain ? Shots Humira or what?...Having severe pain in my feet and hands. Stand on my feet at work 8 hrs a day 40 hrs week. Been having severe pain in feet and hands. Taking...reactions4repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
My Life With PsA: Revenge Of The Psoriatic Rash...I was diagnosed with both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis over 20 years ago. Since that diagnosis, I have been lucky to never experience psoriasis on my face. Well, never say...reactionscomments
Constant pain...Two years ago, I got a serious infection from having a cervical epidural. I was admitted to the hospital and on a cocktail of IV antibiotics for two weeks. Then...reactions9comments
Being A Grandparent With Psoriatic Arthritis...For most grandparents, getting to spend time with their grandchildren is priceless. I am no exception to that rule. I have two beautiful grandchildren. I have one grandson that is...reactionscomments
The Change I Made To My Psoriatic Arthritis Toenail Care...It is funny to think - the sole reason I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis was because of my ugly toenails. I often wonder how long it would have gone...reactions5comments
23 years old New diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis ...Hi everyone my name is Mark, I am new to this so please excuse me for ranting on, but I was recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (have had the stiffness/pain...reactions7repliesNewly Diagnosed
Three Ways Chronic Pain Affected My Mind...When we talk about living with psoriatic arthritis, we focus a lot on the toll it takes on the body. It can cause joints to deteriorate, tissue to swell, and...reactionscomments
My teeth hurt...A couple of months ago, I went to the hairdresser to have my regular colour and trim. I had started to feel a mild flare coming on: I was more...reactions4comments
Making Psoriatic Arthritis a Visible Illness...I know. I know. Even as I sit down to write about this, I really didn’t expect it to be a “thing.” What I mean is, I didn’t shave my...reactionscomments
Sternoclavicular Joint...Hi, having flares in SC joint and frustrated with recovery. Anyone had similar issues with this joint and what did you do through recovery period? Thanks...reactions2repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
Is My Bone Health Impacted By Psoriatic Arthritis?...Does psoriatic arthritis (PsA) really impact our bone health? The short answer, of course, is yes. Interestingly enough, even after my PsA diagnosis, this was never mentioned to me. By...reactionscomments