Joint Pain...My fiance has recently been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis by his dermatologist. He has been on Cosentyx for 4 months. It has helped tremendously with his skin, which is now...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
PSa reports and clinical diagnosis...I have been diagnosed with PSa where as all my tests like CRP , antidsdna, cbc, are all fine.. but clinically i my feet toes are swollen and i feel...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesDiagnosis
Orencia infusion...I'm beginning Orencia infusions on Wednesday and wondered if anyone here can give me insight on what to expect. I've been on methotrexate for 6 months for psoriasis and rheumatologist...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologicTreatment
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mental Health: Regrets...Feelings are funny things. As complex humans, we are faced with complex feelings that include a variety of happiness, sadness, disgust, and anger. In addition to these default feelings, there...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Experiences: Spooka...I have had PsA now for 10 months at 70 years of age. At first, I was treated for gout. Then pseudogout, until they discovered PsA. The pain I endured...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Chronic Pain and Relationships with Dr. Karl Sperber, Clinical Psychologist...Along with the physical and inconsistent pain that comes with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), getting loved ones to believe and support our pain is another frustrating challenge. It can feel impossible...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nerve Pain Injections for Psoriatic Arthritis Back Pain...I used to be terrified of needles. Someone else (the person with the needle in their hand) was in control and I didn’t like that. Having blood drawn or even...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
bad reactions with vaccines?...After taking the second Covid (Phizer) vaccine, I experienced 103.7 temp, body aches, headaches, chills, chest pain, sinus pressure. Again, I assumed this was normal, and although I had never...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesSide EffectsFlaresRheumatologist
Ways The Media Disrespects Psoriatic Arthritis...“R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what that means to me”. When it comes to having a respectable chronic illness, I drew the short straw! Not once, but four times! Each diagnosis has...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Success Story: My Psoriatic Arthritis Journey...In my early 20’s, I started having generalized joint pain requiring anti-inflammatory drugs. I was on a succession of different therapies many of which have now been recalled. Through the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Methotrexate and sleepwalking...Apart from occasional night terrors where I end up running out of my room or fighting imaginary enemies in my sleep during a nightmare, I have never sleep walked. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsSleep
I Believe You When You Say You're in Pain...Do you ever worry that people think you might be faking your pain? I constantly worry about that! I think I feel that way because psoriatic pain isn’t constant, or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Need help with apply Diclofenac and Bandaging...First off, my son is non verbal...has Down's and a bit of Autism. Although he can use an iPad with perfection, he doesn't tell me where his pain is, how...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatment
My Psoriatic Arthritis Friendly Dream Kitchen...My husband and I have been busy redecorating and improving the accessibility of our home. Unfortunately, as renters, we are limited in what we can change. However, we have still...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have you applied for disability? What was the process?...The process to apply for disability when living with psoriatic arthritis can be challenging to navigate. Have you ever applied for disability? What were your experiences like with the process?...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
How To Manage Psoriatic Arthritis Related Fluctuating Hearing Loss...Let me start this article by saying, if you suspect that you are experiencing hearing loss of any sort, related to your psoriatic arthritis or not, please speak with your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Were They Thinking?...I started experiencing psoriatic arthritis symptoms when I was in my early twenties. Like so many people who live with PsA, it took decades before I got the correct diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pain Camp? Really?...Hi all! My name is Dori! I’ve struggled with PsA since I was 16, was diagnosed at 17, and am now trying to navigate a new life at 18. It’s...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatmentCoping
Psoriatic Arthritis Make Me Feel Both Older And Younger Than I Am...Do you feel your age? For example, I am 52, yet there are days when psoriatic arthritis makes me feel like I am 99 or 29. Before my psoriatic arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
