Active todayDo you live with any other health conditions in addition to your PsA?...Many in the PsA community seem to live with multiple health conditions, especially since autoimmune conditions seem to "collect." I think one of the most obvious being psoriasis since up...reactions133repliesComorbidities
What Chronically Ill Children Want Their Parents to Know...One of the most difficult things in receiving a PsA diagnosis is seeing how intensely it can affect your loved ones. If you receive a diagnosis when you're younger, you're...reactionscomments
Nobody Knew My Pain Like My Late Doctor, Rocky the Cat....The best doctor I ever had recently passed away. He cared for me for 21 years. He was unlike most physicians for several reasons. Doctor Rocky never rushed our time...reactionscomments
Do you have a family history of PsA?...We know that having a family history of PsA increases the risk of also developing PsA. Does anyone have a family history of psoriatic arthritis? Do you think it made...reactions128repliesDiagnosisFriends & Family
Putting Pain on Pause...Of all the challenges I face with psoriatic arthritis, the most frustrating is never knowing what to expect. With psoriatic arthritis, it’s hard to make plans because the disease often...reactionscomments
Treatment?...Hello, I've already asked on a similar forum but is magnetic therapy a safe and ideal way to treat joint pain? This is the one I meant: www.biomag.co.uk/portable-devices-home-care-magnetic-therapy If anyone...reactions1replyTips & AdviceTreatmentCost
How to Navigate Online Ratings of Doctors...The internet has changed how we've done everything these days, from dating to finding doctors. And oddly enough- sometimes they're very similar experiences! The other day while looking for a...reactionscomments
When Healthcare Providers Do Not Show Understanding...If you’re living with psoriatic arthritis, chances are regular visits with your rheumatologist are a routine part of your life. In an ideal world, your rheumatologist will take the time...reactionscomments
Living with the Fear of Missing Out...FOMO stands for fear of missing out. FOMO triggers emotions like loneliness for everyone. But for someone with psoriatic arthritis and chronic pain, it can quickly become a doubly painful...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactionscomments
Embracing Fear: Life With Psoriatic Arthritis...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 30 years ago. I remember feeling relief at the time. There was a name for what was going on. Sure, I was disappointed to...reactionscomments
Accepting The Life I Have Now, Even If It Is Not The One I Want...“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ―...reactions7comments
My over active imagination...I've been told by my ex-rheumatologist and my local doctor that the pain and fatigue I have is in my head. Despite the fact that pain killers work to reduce...reactions3comments
What does your PsA most often get in the way of?...Psoriatic arthritis can affect many aspects of life – work, relationships, sleep, and more. In your experiences, what does PsA most get in the way of? Has this answer changed...reactions86repliesCopingAwareness
Community Views: Psoriatic Arthritis and the Pain Scale...One of the most common tools that doctors use to assess the severity of psoriatic arthritis is the pain scale. This tool asks patients to rate each area of pain...reactionscomments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent hospital stays, difficult or noticeable symptoms, and constant...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing, copays, travel, and more. But help is available...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your job done. When this happens, you may find...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect your finances and your family’s. However, there is...
