Is It Psoriatic Arthritis?...Hello. I am Bo Jo. I just turned 65 this month. About 1 month ago, I was diagnosed with psoriasis. Then I went to my family doctor to see why...reactions3comments
Newbie...Hi everyone, I’m Ashleigh (31). I’ve just joined today. I got diagnosed with PsA in March this year after bloods and MRI. I’ve also been diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis &...reactions6comments
Maintaining Friendships as an Introvert with Chronic Pain...It can be hard to be an introvert. There have been times when I come away from a social gathering completely drained. And when asked, sometimes everything in me wants...reactions3comments
A Tale of Rhumatalogists...My Rhumatalogist diagnosed Psoriatic Arthritis and Fibromyalgia five years ago. My mother had it, my Ana and protein tests were positive, it presented asymmetrical (left hard-right foot). I was prescribed...reactions11repliesRheumatologistTreatment
Psoriatic Arthritis Remission: Reality or Fantasy?...Isn't having psoriasis enough? Not just limited to the painful skin and mental health implications, managing psoriasis takes up so much room in my life. So, why oh why was...reactionscomments
The Connections of Psoriatic Disease: The Impact of A Flare...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
Tell Us You Have PsA Without Telling Us You Have PsA: The Fatigue Effect...The trend “Tell us without telling us,” or “tell me without telling me” allows people to make pointed statements that play with stereotypes, defining characteristics, and the opportunity to share...reactionscomments
Transitioning to a New Medicine: It's Not as Easy as You'd Think...Like so many things about managing life with psoriatic arthritis, transitioning to a new medicine is much more complicated than you might think. If you happen to think it is...reactions22comments
SED rate reality...What is the likelihood of my SED rate ever getting closer to normal? I’ve had in the 40s-50s for the last few years. I’m not sure if I’m wasting my...reactions1replyTreatmentSymptoms
Psoriatic Arthritis And Exercise, Am I Doing Enough?...I have been told time and time again that exercise will help with my psoriatic arthritis symptoms. And the people and doctors who remind me of this aren’t wrong. Exercising...reactions2comments
Hurricane Ida & My Psoriatic Arthritis...Today, I sit here and all I can think is "Here we go again." There have been just so many challenges lately. Eight years of living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA)...reactionscomments
Tell Us You Have PsA Without Telling Us You Have PsA: The Stiffness is Real!...The trend "Tell us without telling us" or "Tell me without telling me" allows people to make pointed statements that play with stereotypes, defining characteristics, and the opportunity to share...reactions2comments
5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Giving Unsolicited Advice...Whether it’s a stranger, a friend, a family member, or someone who just randomly commented on your post online, getting unsolicited advice is no longer new in the chronic illness...reactionscomments
A PsA Quiz: Facing The Fear of Progression...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a progressive autoimmune disorder that can lead to permanent and debilitating joint damage. Increased fatigue, reduced range of motion, and new pain in new places are...reactionscomments
Traveling skin sensitivity ...For the last few years, I’ve had what I’ve referred to as a migrating sensitivity in my skin. It literally travels around my body. It has never been debilitating but...reactions1replyComorbiditiesSymptoms
Feeling Frustrated by Doctors Appointments?...Does anyone else find rheumatology appointments where nothing fruitful or informative happens as frustrating as I do? I had an appointment today and, apparently, my doctor is pleased with my...reactionscomments
What do you wish your family understood about your condition?...I spent years watching and helping my mother through her condition, so while I understand it, many others don't have the same support and understanding from their family. What do...reactions17repliesSymptomsAwarenessFriends & Family
Tracking Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms: Why Is It Important?...Many aspects of psoriatic disease are outside of your control. You may experience flare-ups when symptoms worsen and periods when the symptoms are relatively mild. To better manage your condition...reactions1comment
Borrowing More Time For Your Bones...Psoriatic arthritis progression can happen over time. It’s different for every person. It is a spectrum between slow and fast progression depending on the person. Personally, I started having problems...reactionscomments
Cannot Cope...I am in the middle of getting results from a blood test for psoriatic arthritis. Because of symptoms (psoriasis, bad knee, shoulder, neck, back, sausage fingers) my doctor is 99%...reactions1replyCoping
