Telling My PsA Story, My Way...It all started when I was 5 years old. My whole body was covered with flakes. I was scaly. I had itchy spots that were alarming and uncomfortable. When I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
PsA 102: What it Means to Be on an Effective Treatment Plan...In my last article, I took the time to break down and asked the question "What Is An Effective Treatment Plan?". I shared how my medicine is “technically” effective, or...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My Expectations of Living Well with Psoriatic Arthritis...Once upon a time, my friends, family, and I had the same idea of what living well with psoriatic arthritis should look like. We all agreed that anything less than...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Pets Can Bring Us Love or Cause Us Pain...Having had psoriatic arthritis for the last eight years, I have been much more aware of my surroundings. I am always scared of falling. I know that living with psoriatic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Inflammatory Arthritis in the jaw/ TMJ...Hello, I've been diagnosed PsA for 22 years now and thought I had learnt to live with it but it has thrown a spanner in the works. Back in 2015...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCopingTreatmentSymptoms
Swelling-PsA, Lymphedema or CHF...I have developed constant lower extremity swelling from my knee down to my toes, right worse than left. Is this from my PsA? All cardiac tests are negative for congestive...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
The Worries Of PsA Progression...I just recently had to have surgery on my left knee to repair a torn meniscus. When that knee pain started, it was only in that knee. However, now I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Water Walk and Beat The Joint Pain...Are you going through excessive joint pain and swelling because of psoriatic arthritis? Well, let’s get up and water walk. Like all water exercises, water walking is easy on the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
PsA 101: What Is An Effective Treatment Plan?...What do we mean when we say a biologic, or any treatment plan for that matter, is “effective?” You would think it is an easy question to answer - your...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Relearning The Art of Pacing Myself with PsA...Pacing oneself is to do something at a speed that is steady. It allows someone to continue without becoming too tired. The art of pacing myself with PsA is one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do you live with any other health conditions in addition to your PsA?...Many in the PsA community seem to live with multiple health conditions, especially since autoimmune conditions seem to "collect." I think one of the most obvious being psoriasis since up...Reactions0reactionsComments79 repliesComorbidities
What Chronically Ill Children Want Their Parents to Know...One of the most difficult things in receiving a PsA diagnosis is seeing how intensely it can affect your loved ones. If you receive a diagnosis when you're younger, you're...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nobody Knew My Pain Like My Late Doctor, Rocky the Cat....The best doctor I ever had recently passed away. He cared for me for 21 years. He was unlike most physicians for several reasons. Doctor Rocky never rushed our time...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do you have a family history of PsA?...We know that having a family history of PsA increases the risk of also developing PsA. Does anyone have a family history of psoriatic arthritis? Do you think it made...Reactions0reactionsComments110 repliesDiagnosisFriends & Family
Putting Pain on Pause...Of all the challenges I face with psoriatic arthritis, the most frustrating is never knowing what to expect. With psoriatic arthritis, it’s hard to make plans because the disease often...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treatment?...Hello, I've already asked on a similar forum but is magnetic therapy a safe and ideal way to treat joint pain? This is the one I meant: www.biomag.co.uk/portable-devices-home-care-magnetic-therapy If anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceCostTreatment
How to Navigate Online Ratings of Doctors...The internet has changed how we've done everything these days, from dating to finding doctors. And oddly enough- sometimes they're very similar experiences! The other day while looking for a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Healthcare Providers Do Not Show Understanding...If you’re living with psoriatic arthritis, chances are regular visits with your rheumatologist are a routine part of your life. In an ideal world, your rheumatologist will take the time...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with the Fear of Missing Out...FOMO stands for fear of missing out. FOMO triggers emotions like loneliness for everyone. But for someone with psoriatic arthritis and chronic pain, it can quickly become a doubly painful...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments