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...reactions3comments
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...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 and fatigue. I have tried Arava (Leflunomide) which...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 a strong word. It certainly is a spectrum...reactionscomments
(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...reactionscomments
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...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, I didn’t get an official diagnosis of psoriatic...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
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!...reactions129repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
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...reactions1comment
Stop Methotrexate (after only starting Humira three weeks ago).......Hi there! This journey is an interesting one to say the least. Here to support and be supported. I'm frustrated about being advised to stop methotrexate for a month (after...reactions2repliesSide EffectsCopingComorbidities
Community Views: The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis...People with severe psoriasis could have a greater chance of getting psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis skin plaques can flare up and then get better. Psoriatic arthritis symptoms may also come and...reactionscomments
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 I leave the house, these conditions usually consume...reactionscomments
Is this a flare?...I was diagnosed with PSA about 9 months ago. Have tried 2 drugs that I had to stop due to serious reactions (Plauqenil and Methotrexate). Supposed to start Xeljanz next...reactions6repliesFlaresSide Effects
Community Views: Talking About Psoriatic Arthritis Progression...When you are first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), your rheumatologist will want to determine the stage of the disease—mild, moderate, or severe. Determining the seriousness of PsA, helps your...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. It wasn’t that I feared growing old, but...reactionscomments
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 will survive until the end of my day...reactionscomments
3 Unique Ways My Partner Supports Me...There were times in the past when I wondered if having psoriatic arthritis would make it harder to find someone, to find a partner. And, if I did meet someone...reactionscomments
The Connections of Psoriatic Disease: Let's Talk Progression...Our community and dedicated community members here at Psoriatic-Arthritis.com and our sister site PlaquePsoriasis.com help us understand the deep and painful connections of psoriatic disease. In addition to engagement within...reactionscomments
Trying to be a caregiver...I have psoriatic arthritis in most of my joints and the fatigue starts when I get up. Being a caregiver to my husband who is in bed or wheelchair only...reactions1comment
