Forgive Yourself...Forgiving someone else it’s normally easier than forgiving ourselves, how interesting! I work with people who go through a lot of suffering, not only through physical pain but also through...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What causes a PsA flare for you?...A lot of different things can trigger a psoriatic arthritis flare. What causes a PsA flare for you?...Reactions0reactionsComments88 repliesFlares
Alcohol...I'm newly diagnosed. I'm on methotrexate and folic acid. I do feel better. But would love to have a glass of wine occasionally. Dr said no alcohol. Anyone told this?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Community Views: The Painful Mornings...Many of us wake up in the morning and simply want to crawl back under the covers. That feeling may be especially tempting for people with psoriatic arthritis. Mornings are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: A Psoriatic Flare Care Kit...Painful and frustrating, a psoriatic flare is never a welcome experience. The good news is that over time most living with psoriatic arthritis have learned what brings the most help...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Looking for Home Treatments...I was diagnosed with PsA 18 months ago. Since December 2020, my symptoms are so severe I can barely walk. I tried Otezla but could not tolerate it. My Doc...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
CrossFit Training with Psoriatic Arthritis?...What an unlikely pair. A workout regime that will test your stamina, build your strength and possibly make you question your life choices. The other a life-changing autoimmune condition known...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Take the Person Before Patient Survey...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like psoriatic arthritis can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Knee Surgery and Psoriatic Arthritis (Part 2)...This past April 2021, I wrote an article about having to have knee surgery. I will give you a quick recap: it turned out that the pain I was feeling...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Porscha Simmons...Porscha was previously a health leader on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Porscha is a Poet. Multi-genre writer and native Washingtonian diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis in late 2019 after a two-year search for answers...
Outsmarting Psoriatic Arthritis With A Smart Home...When people think of pain management, they typically think about medication or physical therapy. But there is so much more. For as long as I can remember, psoriatic arthritis has...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis in scalp...In the last six to nine months I have had psoriasis appearing on my scalp. At first and for the longest time it was one spot about the size of...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCoping
Psoriatic arthritis and financial assistance for periodontal procedures...Please forgive me if this is not an appropriate place to ask for advice, as I find myself confused and searching for informative guidance regarding the following topic: given that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesInsurance & DisabilityComorbidities
A Psoriatic Spring Cleanse: My Personal Experience...I've recently written about how a spring cleanse can reduce inflammation and rejuvenate your body. I'd like to share a bit more about my personal experience with detox and following...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Psoriatic Spring Cleanse: Reduce Inflammation...Editor's note: This article represents the individual experiences of this author; what works for one may not work for others. Only you and your healthcare provider can decide which treatments...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bad Timing: My Struggle to Be Diagnosed with PsA...Even after my doctor confirmed I had juvenile arthritis, he struggled to figure out what subtype I had. For a long time, I was diagnosed as having juvenile idiopathic arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Increasing and new symptoms ...Hi all I hope you are as well as you can be. I promised to give an update on my progress so here goes. 😊 I had some stomach issues...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiet & NutritionSymptoms
Frustration with Rheumatologists...I have wondered if anyone has issues with getting a quality rheumatologist in your area. I live outside of a metropolitan area, yet there are very few good rheumatologists here. ...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingRheumatologist
Community Views: What Should You Learn at Diagnosis?...The process of diagnosing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is often long and frustrating. Finally arriving at a diagnosis is a relief. Living with this disease over time, you may find yourself...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Davinia Ayala...Davinia cannot remember the first time she had symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. While she was quite clumsy as a child, she remembers frequent doctor visits were a normal part of...
