Surviving the Psoriatic Arthritis Storm Clouds...It’s not very often that I put something personal like this out for the world to read. For my articles, I usually like to share more positive things I’ve learned...reactions8comments
What advice would you give a friend living with a rheumatic disease like psoriatic arthritis? ...Knowledge is power! What advice would you give a friend living with a rheumatic disease (like psoriatic arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, RA, etc.)? Additionally, did you know of anyone who is...reactions65repliesFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Combined therapy failure...I have been on a combination of Otezla and Remicade with methotrexate and then Otezla, Cosyntex and methotrexate and most recently otezla, Tremfya and methotrexate. During this time I have...reactions1replyResearch & Clinical TrialsBiologicFlares
Dating with Psoriatic Arthritis: Meet the Parents...Finding a partner who is willing to cope with your diagnosis and is truly empathetic can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. But meeting their parents can feel...reactions2comments
Wondering if biologic in infusion is a preventive for Covid?...Hi- I’m currently on Simponi Aria infusion every 8 weeks. It seems to be working fairly well for my symptoms. I’m in my 2nd year with this medication-WOOHOO! I’ve chosen...reactions1replyBiologicTreatment
3 Ways Psoriatic Arthritis Fatigue And Tiredness Are Alike Yet Different...Fatigue and tiredness are often mistaken for each other. Typically, it comes from someone who does not have psoriatic arthritis or another chronic illness that mixes the two up. To...reactionscomments
How did you feel after getting diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis?...There can be a rush of emotions, thoughts, and feelings after learning that you have psoriatic arthritis. How did you feel after getting diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis? Relieved? Worried? Surprised?...reactions103repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Understanding The Emotional Challenges of Psoriatic Arthritis...Life is different when you live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). More than just physical, pain from PsA can cause feelings like anger, hopelessness, sadness, and anxiety. Results from our 2021...reactionscomments
Finding My Voice, Finally...Hey y'all. I'm Dori. I'm 18, and I've been dealing with PsA since I was 16. My life looks nothing like what I predicted. I'm learning that sharing your story...reactions2comments
Joint Pain...My fiance has recently been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis by his dermatologist. He has been on Cosentyx for 4 months. It has helped tremendously with his skin, which is now...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
PSa reports and clinical diagnosis...I have been diagnosed with PSa where as all my tests like CRP , antidsdna, cbc, are all fine.. but clinically i my feet toes are swollen and i feel...reactions11repliesDiagnosis
Orencia infusion...I'm beginning Orencia infusions on Wednesday and wondered if anyone here can give me insight on what to expect. I've been on methotrexate for 6 months for psoriasis and rheumatologist...reactions9repliesTreatmentBiologic
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mental Health: Regrets...Feelings are funny things. As complex humans, we are faced with complex feelings that include a variety of happiness, sadness, disgust, and anger. In addition to these default feelings, there...reactionscomments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Experiences: Spooka...I have had PsA now for 10 months at 70 years of age. At first, I was treated for gout. Then pseudogout, until they discovered PsA. The pain I endured...reactions1comment
Chronic Pain and Relationships with Dr. Karl Sperber, Clinical Psychologist...Along with the physical and inconsistent pain that comes with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), getting loved ones to believe and support our pain is another frustrating challenge. It can feel impossible...reactionscomments
Nerve Pain Injections for Psoriatic Arthritis Back Pain...I used to be terrified of needles. Someone else (the person with the needle in their hand) was in control and I didn’t like that. Having blood drawn or even...reactions8comments
bad reactions with vaccines?...After taking the second Covid (Phizer) vaccine, I experienced 103.7 temp, body aches, headaches, chills, chest pain, sinus pressure. Again, I assumed this was normal, and although I had never...reactions16repliesSide EffectsRheumatologistFlares
Ways The Media Disrespects Psoriatic Arthritis...“R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what that means to me”. When it comes to having a respectable chronic illness, I drew the short straw! Not once, but four times! Each diagnosis has...reactions2comments
A Success Story: My Psoriatic Arthritis Journey...In my early 20’s, I started having generalized joint pain requiring anti-inflammatory drugs. I was on a succession of different therapies many of which have now been recalled. Through the...reactions1comment
Methotrexate and sleepwalking...Apart from occasional night terrors where I end up running out of my room or fighting imaginary enemies in my sleep during a nightmare, I have never sleep walked. I...reactions2repliesSleepSide Effects
