Expectations and Acceptance...I was diagnosed with guttate psoriasis at the age of five. Around 40, I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I managed it...reactions6comments
Amplifying Black Advocate Voices: How Bias Has Affected My Patient Journey...Being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition like psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can take years. Many people report their early symptoms were dismissed by...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis & The Healing Power of Tears...How often do you cry? In a world where we have become so aware of mental health and shed light on the...reactionscomments
Tired of Defending My PsA Diagnosis...I am tired of defending my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. So tired of it that sometimes, instead of explaining my chronic illness, I...reactionscomments
It Feels like My Body Betrayed Me...Confession time: I don't like my body very much. As a woman, I certainly have felt pressure to look a certain way...reactionscomments
Unknown Diagnosis: Psoriatic Arthritis As A Child...My mother has told me that as a young child, my teacher sent a note home about my swollen fingers and how...reactions4comments
Exercise Classes & Psoriatic Arthritis...It sounds contradictory in its very statement. How on earth can someone who has psoriatic arthritis and daily pain possibly do group...reactions2comments
Jennifer's Journey With PsA...I was diagnosed almost eleven years ago... I’ve had psoriasis since I was six years old. I’ve been able to manage pretty...reactions1comment
Community Views: New Treatment Advice...Many feelings arise when preparing to start a new psoriatic arthritis (PsA) treatment. No matter how long you have been treating your...reactionscomments
A Day In The Life With Psoriatic Arthritis Doesn't Cover It!...Living with psoriatic arthritis for as long as I have, you might think I would be keen on the idea of writing...reactions17comments
My Dream Car with Psoriatic Arthritis...This past year, I was forced to find a new car. My son was in a bad car accident (no major injuries...reactions3comments
5 Ways Jaw Arthritis Affects My Entire Body...Whenever psoriatic arthritis is active in my jaw, I smell of Bengay. Not only do I use it on the sides of...reactionscomments
New to PsA...I have been reading other stories and sort of consider myself lucky, which may sound weird. I am 60 years old. I...reactions1comment
No one seems to care...I’ve had psoriasis since I was 7, then started with joint swelling & pain at 10. They thought it was rheumatoid arthritis...reactions4comments
Glad I found this site...Was diagnosed with RA about 8 or 9 years ago. Symptoms started in my ankles, then wrists and fingers. I began practicing...reactions2comments
Diagnosis...Hi everyone! I am unsure as to whether I belong with you or not. I was diagnosed with psoriasis when I was...reactions4comments
Benefits of Hot and Cold Therapy for Psoriatic Arthritis...Using hot and cold therapy might be the ultimate home remedy for arthritis pain. It can be as easy as grabbing a...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mobility Aids...It was the fall of 2019 and the pain in my back and hip was worse than ever. After sitting at my...reactions2comments
Making The Most Of Your Morning With Psoriatic Arthritis...Sometimes it could be a sharp pain in my knee that would wake me in the middle of the night. Most of...reactions6comments
Feeling Alone with Psoriatic Arthritis...I was diagnosed in January 2019 and have failed two DMARDs. I was due to start Biological on Friday but unfortunately, I...reactions3comments
