Always pain...I was diagnosed in 2009 when my husband was terminally ill. This has been a very painful condition. Psoriatic arthritis and fibro...reactions1comment
PsA has made me a more grateful person...I've become more grateful for all the little things in my life. Stress is a trigger for my psoriatic arthritis flare-ups, so...reactions1comment
Still struggling...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and osteoarthritis in 2018 after competing in a 15K race and suffering debilitating neck pain for...reactions10comments
Pain...I’ve had “inexplicable” pain since I was a child. I am 40 and was finally diagnosed a month ago. It’s been life-changing...reactions1comment
Generations of autoimmune diseases...My mother was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 41. She lived with it for 30 years before she passed from...reactions2comments
My downward spiral...My health has been going down for quite a few years. I have lupus, fibro, neurology, diabetes, mini-strokes, seizures, and black-out spells...reactions5comments
A Rough Road, a Beautiful Outcome...I've dealt with a blood cancer, polycythemia vera, for almost 6 years. Last year in 2020, before I was diagnosed with psoriatic...reactions2comments
My story with psoriatic arthritis and Orencia infusions...I have been suffering from psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia for many years. My doctor has me doing Orencia infusions, which helps greatly...reactions8comments
It's all too much...I was diagnosed 6 years ago. This disease caused me to lose my dream job, take a huge pay cut, and totally...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
Eye Trouble...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis a few years ago now, mainly in my hands, but have aching elbow, joints, and knees...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
The History of World Arthritis Day...October hosts two great distinctions for two special chronic conditions. It not only has World Psoriasis Day which is celebrated on October...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Long Road to PsA Diagnosis...I had been having flares for years. Been having the blisters and an elbow patch that never goes away. I started really...reactions1comment
What I Think About Before Walking Out The Door With PsA...Psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic conditions are always at the front of my mind. Perks of the job, I guess? Before...reactionscomments
Growing Older With PsA: Keeping Up With Nobody...When I was first diagnosed with psoriatic disease, I was terrified of what life would be like as I reached senior status...reactionscomments
It’s always something...Hi! I am 58, have a 16-year-old who is very high functioning, and a 23-year-old daughter who graduated and the pandemic caused...reactions1comment
Admitting You are Not Okay...I wake up each morning and remind myself that I am strong. I assure myself that I can do this and I...reactionscomments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
