The guilt is real...I’ve only been newly diagnosed with PsA but have had fatigue & psoriasis for years. My last partner would tell me I’m lazy and make me feel guilty for needing...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Medication for psoriatic arthritis...I've been on methotrexate and folic acid. I still feel dizzy, tired, and very foggy brained. Still achy and sore but better than before meds. The side effects make me...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Five Types of Psoriatic Arthritis...Did that title catch you off guard? I know it did for me. One of the things I've learned is that the more you know about your disease, the more...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Thrown a curved ball! - Hiatus Hernia...Hi all I hope you’re as well as can be. I had some heart worries recently so made an appointment with my GP. I saw a new (ish) GP at...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesComorbidities
Rheumatologist Misunderstandings...Psoriatic arthritis takes a toll on daily living. Many people’s rheumatologists do not understand the effects of psoriatic arthritis, making it hard to feel heard and even harder to get...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Simpson Aria...Anyone experience your blood pressure elevated after starting Simponi Aria infusions? And if so did you discontinue the infusions and how long ( if) your blood pressure returned to normal?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatment
How Psoriatic Arthritis Affected My Mental Health...Throughout my life, I’ve chosen to go to therapy. I made this decision a small handful of times to get some help with my mental health. The first time was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Last Night Scared Me...I'm having a rough day. There, I said it. Why is it so hard for me to admit that? I go through life saying I'm fine, I'm doing ok. When...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Community Views: Daily Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a struggle. Dealing with joint inflammation and chronic pain takes a daily toll. The many symptoms upend life as it was. PsA can add...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Barometric Pressure: Does it Really Make a Difference?...While there isn’t a lot of research to support a connection between psoriatic arthritis and barometric pressure, there sure are a lot of us who feel it. I have spent...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Yes, PsA is real...I have plenty of horror stories, surgeries, and such: rib breaking off, and puncturing lung and heart. My rib plate just broke for the 3rd time and has to be...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Long awaited first rheumatology appointment...Hi everyone, I was hoping you could perhaps give me some pointers for my first apt to see the rheumatologist next week. I am 37 and developed psoriasis in 2016...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisMental HealthRheumatologist
PSA Flare - How Long? ...I was diagnosed in 2016 with PSA and here it is 2021 and Im still struggling with the initial flare that started in 2016 and Im on Cosentyx and had...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingBiologic
How Hormonal Changes Affect Psoriatic Arthritis...Stress, bad diets, colds and flu, weather, injuries... it seems like just about anything can be a psoriatic arthritis trigger. They are different for all of us, and not everyone...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Heart problems? - now that’s a new one for me. ...Hi all I hope you are safe and keeping as well as you can. For the past few months I’ve had some stomach issues, which are hopefully calming down after...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesComorbidities
Living With & Finding Strength...Every chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Treatise to the Able-Bodied, Immunocompromised PsA Patient....How delicious is the feeling of starting out on a trip with a best friend? To feel the wind outside of the windows in the freedom of spirit inside the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Meditation as a Healing Process...We all know that meditation has been proven to be very helpful, in many ways. Meditation can calm the mind, help with anxiety, stress, and depression. Practicing meditation increases creativity...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: John...Life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) differs for everyone. No experience is the same. To highlight diverse experiences during Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month, we are spotlighting some active community members. We...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is anyone else here a beekeeper?...I am a beekeeper for a little over a year now. I have a hive I need to put together because I have some bees in a smaller box I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
