I Believe You When You Say You're in Pain...Do you ever worry that people think you might be faking your pain? I constantly worry about that! I think I feel that way because psoriatic pain isn’t constant, or...reactions1comment
Need help with apply Diclofenac and Bandaging...First off, my son is non verbal...has Down's and a bit of Autism. Although he can use an iPad with perfection, he doesn't tell me where his pain is, how...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsTreatment
My Psoriatic Arthritis Friendly Dream Kitchen...My husband and I have been busy redecorating and improving the accessibility of our home. Unfortunately, as renters, we are limited in what we can change. However, we have still...reactionscomments
Have you applied for disability? What was the process?...The process to apply for disability when living with psoriatic arthritis can be challenging to navigate. Have you ever applied for disability? What were your experiences like with the process?...reactions10repliesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
How To Manage Psoriatic Arthritis Related Fluctuating Hearing Loss...Let me start this article by saying, if you suspect that you are experiencing hearing loss of any sort, related to your psoriatic arthritis or not, please speak with your...reactionscomments
What Were They Thinking?...I started experiencing psoriatic arthritis symptoms when I was in my early twenties. Like so many people who live with PsA, it took decades before I got the correct diagnosis...reactionscomments
Pain Camp? Really?...Hi all! My name is Dori! I’ve struggled with PsA since I was 16, was diagnosed at 17, and am now trying to navigate a new life at 18. It’s...reactions3repliesCopingResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
Psoriatic Arthritis Make Me Feel Both Older And Younger Than I Am...Do you feel your age? For example, I am 52, yet there are days when psoriatic arthritis makes me feel like I am 99 or 29. Before my psoriatic arthritis...reactionscomments
Telling My PsA Story, My Way...It all started when I was 5 years old. My whole body was covered with flakes. I was scaly. I had itchy spots that were alarming and uncomfortable. When I...reactionscomments
PsA 102: What it Means to Be on an Effective Treatment Plan...In my last article, I took the time to break down and asked the question "What Is An Effective Treatment Plan?". I shared how my medicine is “technically” effective, or...reactions7comments
My Expectations of Living Well with Psoriatic Arthritis...Once upon a time, my friends, family, and I had the same idea of what living well with psoriatic arthritis should look like. We all agreed that anything less than...reactions10comments
Pets Can Bring Us Love or Cause Us Pain...Having had psoriatic arthritis for the last eight years, I have been much more aware of my surroundings. I am always scared of falling. I know that living with psoriatic...reactionscomments
Inflammatory Arthritis in the jaw/ TMJ...Hello, I've been diagnosed PsA for 22 years now and thought I had learnt to live with it but it has thrown a spanner in the works. Back in 2015...reactions13repliesTreatmentSymptomsCoping
Swelling-PsA, Lymphedema or CHF...I have developed constant lower extremity swelling from my knee down to my toes, right worse than left. Is this from my PsA? All cardiac tests are negative for congestive...reactions3repliesSymptoms
The Worries Of PsA Progression...I just recently had to have surgery on my left knee to repair a torn meniscus. When that knee pain started, it was only in that knee. However, now I...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
Let's Water Walk and Beat The Joint Pain...Are you going through excessive joint pain and swelling because of psoriatic arthritis? Well, let’s get up and water walk. Like all water exercises, water walking is easy on the...reactions4comments
PsA 101: What Is An Effective Treatment Plan?...What do we mean when we say a biologic, or any treatment plan for that matter, is “effective?” You would think it is an easy question to answer - your...reactions14comments
Relearning The Art of Pacing Myself with PsA...Pacing oneself is to do something at a speed that is steady. It allows someone to continue without becoming too tired. The art of pacing myself with PsA is one...reactionscomments
