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 chronic (long-term) health condition like psoriatic arthritis (PsA)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sugar: The Sneaky Snake Messing with your Inflammation Levels...Disclaimer: This article represents the opinions, thoughts, and experiences of the author. If you or a loved one wants to learn more about the impact of sugar, please reach out...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Vaccine while taking Simponi...Hi everyone. I’ve been taking simponi for 4 months now with amazing results. From almost impossible to walk to about 90% no more inflammation or pain. I’m about to receive...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
A PsA Quiz: Talking Treatment...The impact of psoriatic arthritis can be all-consuming. When researching, understanding, and discussing treatment options are thrown into the mix, well, let's just say feeling overwhelmed is simply an understatement...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life with psoriasis and arthritis...Hi, my name is Lorna. I've had psoriasis all my life. I'm now 60, I've had bad times when the pain has got too much for me, and I've looked...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New Diagnosis...My rheumatologist thinks I have psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia. He thinks it may have started several years ago after the birth of my second child, when I had sacroilitis and...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwarenessDepressionCoping
Talking With Your Doctor About Psoriatic Arthritis Progression...I have seen so many stories and comments focused on doctor-patient communication. What is it that people have such a hard time talking to their doctor? It might be that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Growing Older With Psoriatic Arthritis...Growing older with psoriatic arthritis can mean many different things. A few things that come to mind are access to health care and disease progression. My birthday was in February...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Abigail Covert...Hi, I’m Abigail Covert! I’ve had atopic dermatitis for my whole life, and my mother has had psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for as long as I can remember. I was...
New Dr. Appt on 9/1...Well, I finally have an appt with a new rheumatologist on 9/1. I am in so much pain in many joints. My wrists and hands, my spine, ankles are getting...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDepressionFlaresCoping
Pain Relief & Neurological Complications...Hello, I've been on Methotrexate and Humira for a year and a few months. I have suffered through acute nausea each weekend after my Methotrexate. I take Zofran and occasionally...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingFlaresTips & Advice
Surviving the Psoriatic Arthritis Storm Clouds...It’s not very often that I put something personal like this out for the world to read. For my articles, I usually like to share more positive things I’ve learned...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What advice would you give a friend living with a rheumatic disease like psoriatic arthritis? ...Knowledge is power! What advice would you give a friend living with a rheumatic disease (like psoriatic arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, RA, etc.)? Additionally, did you know of anyone who is...Reactions0reactionsComments62 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Combined therapy failure...I have been on a combination of Otezla and Remicade with methotrexate and then Otezla, Cosyntex and methotrexate and most recently otezla, Tremfya and methotrexate. During this time I have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBiologicFlaresResearch & Clinical Trials
Dating with Psoriatic Arthritis: Meet the Parents...Finding a partner who is willing to cope with your diagnosis and is truly empathetic can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. But meeting their parents can feel...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Wondering if biologic in infusion is a preventive for Covid?...Hi- I’m currently on Simponi Aria infusion every 8 weeks. It seems to be working fairly well for my symptoms. I’m in my 2nd year with this medication-WOOHOO! I’ve chosen...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBiologicTreatment
3 Ways Psoriatic Arthritis Fatigue And Tiredness Are Alike Yet Different...Fatigue and tiredness are often mistaken for each other. Typically, it comes from someone who does not have psoriatic arthritis or another chronic illness that mixes the two up. To...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How did you feel after getting diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis?...There can be a rush of emotions, thoughts, and feelings after learning that you have psoriatic arthritis. How did you feel after getting diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis? Relieved? Worried? Surprised?...Reactions0reactionsComments103 repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Understanding The Emotional Challenges of Psoriatic Arthritis...Life is different when you live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). More than just physical, pain from PsA can cause feelings like anger, hopelessness, sadness, and anxiety. Results from our 2021...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding My Voice, Finally...Hey y'all. I'm Dori. I'm 18, and I've been dealing with PsA since I was 16. My life looks nothing like what I predicted. I'm learning that sharing your story...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
