Blood Tests and Sed Rate in Psoriatic Arthritis...Blood tests are commonly used as a tool to diagnose psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Specifically, a type of blood test called a “sed rate test” is used to determine the level...reactions4comments
A PsA Quiz: Flares, Flares, Flares...Psoriatic arthritis is a double-whammy that has the hallmarks of both psoriasis's skin rashes and inflammatory arthritis's joint pain. These painful symptoms may increase at certain times, random times, and...reactionscomments
Challenges PsA Patients Face: Accessing Medication...It is very difficult to find the right words to really explain the level of frustration and anger when it comes to accessing specific treatment. Even when you find yourself...reactionscomments
Living With Both Conditions Is Unbearable...Hello everyone, It's so very nice to be a part of this wonderful group. Kudos to those who created this group... I am new to this group. I'm 41 and...reactions7comments
Listening to Your Body, Not to Your Brain...When we being to even try to listen to our body, our brain, our pain, and our thoughts are screaming so loud. Trying to process all of this makes it...reactionscomments
Joint cartilage injuries and PsA...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis about a year ago, but I've had joint problems for much longer. I've torn the rotator cuff in my shoulder, the meniscus in one...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Learning to Ride the Waves...I am 74 years old and was diagnosed several months ago with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) around my birthday in January, because of a mysterious swelling in my right ankle. As...reactions1comment
Questions I Need to Stop Asking Myself...I suffer from psoriatic arthritis daily. I have for years, even before I knew I had PsA. My diagnosis came almost five years ago after my fingers permanently deformed from...reactions3comments
RA/Rd Evolution to PsA Diagnosis...I was diagnosed in 2014 with RA/RD. Now that has evolved into severe psoriatic disease with all of my fingers along with all my major joints in my body puts...reactions1comment
Community Views: Water Exercise and Psoriatic Arthritis...It can feel like a catch-22: Exercise is said to help the pain of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but too often the exercise itself is too painful to be helpful. For...reactionscomments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like psoriatic arthritis (PsA)...reactionscomments
Sugar: The Sneaky Snake Messing with your Inflammation Levels...Disclaimer: This article represents the opinions, thoughts, and experiences of the author. If you or a loved one wants to learn more about the impact of sugar, please reach out...reactionscomments
Vaccine while taking Simponi...Hi everyone. I’ve been taking simponi for 4 months now with amazing results. From almost impossible to walk to about 90% no more inflammation or pain. I’m about to receive...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
A PsA Quiz: Talking Treatment...The impact of psoriatic arthritis can be all-consuming. When researching, understanding, and discussing treatment options are thrown into the mix, well, let's just say feeling overwhelmed is simply an understatement...reactionscomments
Life with psoriasis and arthritis...Hi, my name is Lorna. I've had psoriasis all my life. I'm now 60, I've had bad times when the pain has got too much for me, and I've looked...reactions2comments
New Diagnosis...My rheumatologist thinks I have psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia. He thinks it may have started several years ago after the birth of my second child, when I had sacroilitis and...reactions7repliesCopingAwarenessDepression
Talking With Your Doctor About Psoriatic Arthritis Progression...I have seen so many stories and comments focused on doctor-patient communication. What is it that people have such a hard time talking to their doctor? It might be that...reactionscomments
Growing Older With Psoriatic Arthritis...Growing older with psoriatic arthritis can mean many different things. A few things that come to mind are access to health care and disease progression. My birthday was in February...reactionscomments
Abigail Covert...Hi, I’m Abigail Covert! I’ve had atopic dermatitis for my whole life, and my mother has had psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for as long as I can remember. I was...
Pain Relief & Neurological Complications...Hello, I've been on Methotrexate and Humira for a year and a few months. I have suffered through acute nausea each weekend after my Methotrexate. I take Zofran and occasionally...reactions7repliesFlaresTips & AdviceCoping
