Stress for a PsA flare...About 5 years ago, I had a really rough year. I was a single mom living check to check. I helped provide end-of-life care for a very dear loved one...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What the Heel is Going On?...What started as a small blister on my Achilles heel ended up being anything but. This is my story of how extreme pain, a very swollen joint, and red and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
A long road to a PsA diagnosis...My journey began 10 years ago with psoriatic arthritis. My first recollection of “something strange” being amidst was 10 years ago when most of my toenails fell off. When I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Healthcare Providers Can Better Help Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis...It is no surprise that many people, especially those with psoriatic arthritis, put off going to the doctor. Going to the doctor should be a good experience that brings relief...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
back pain with Humira...I recently started on Humira and noticed about the same time I received my first injection, I had, what seems like a pinched nerve in my upper back close to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologicSide EffectsAwareness
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Nancy!...Life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) differs for everyone. No experience is the same. To highlight diverse experiences with PsA, we are spotlighting some active members in our community. We hope...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Find the Calm Within the Storm...Oh, man. Some days managing psoriatic disease is simply too much for me. The constant fight, the uphill battle. Some days I just want it all to stop. Imagine if...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Twitch & skin wiggle...In the height of a flare up and as the inflammation resolves, I develop twitching just under my skin (belly and legs). It feels like vessels wiggling or quickly wiggling...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesComorbiditiesDiagnosisFlares
Three Things That Make For A Perfect Vacation With Psoriatic Arthritis...Some areas of the world have faced stricter lockdown restrictions. Those of us in southern California have been under some level of a stay-at-home order for over a year. With...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month 2021...Time to kick off Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month this May! Throughout the month, we will be focusing on highlighting the impact psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has on daily life. Many people...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Who Is Likely to Develop Psoriatic Arthritis?...When you have psoriasis, your chance of having other illnesses also rises. One of them is psoriatic arthritis. This inflammatory condition causes painful, stiff, and swollen joints. It can also...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It Feels Like Life Should Be Easier...Don’t tell my husband this, but I often stay in bed after he has gotten up because I know when he gets up first, he will make coffee. I love...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Enthesitis and PsA and the Strength to Carry On...I personally think that I have enthesitis after suffering from psoriasis since 1982 and PsA since 1985. Since the advent of the internet, I have researched the WEB and came...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Falls ...I know I am not the most graceful person and Psoriatic arthritis doesn't help the cause much. Falls can occur suddenly, at the age of 46 I should be able...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesTips & AdviceAssistive DevicesAwareness
6 Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis that Might Surprise You...If you’ve lived with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for any length of time you know that this condition is so much more than swollen joints and flaky skin. Chances are, you’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments33 comments
When a Simple Cold Triggers a Flare...I felt like I got hit by a train. All my muscles ached and refused to move, and my fatigue was so bad I was dragging myself out of bed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sugar substitutes? Good or bad?!...Does sugar substitutes increase your inflammation??? Or cause flares? I use agave to sweeten like oatmeal or smoothies etc and just started using a generic sweetener for coffee not sure...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Skin tender to the touch...flares??...I’m not sure if this is connected but I feel like I may be flaring soon and My skin is very tender to the touch all over. I feel like...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
What to Do When You First Feel a Psoriatic Arthritis Flare...A psoriatic arthritis flare can stop you in your tracks. The pain can often be too much for people to continue their normal days. To get through it, most people...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
FeaturedWhat Everyone Should Know About Living with Psoriatic Arthritis...A lack of awareness from others about psoriatic arthritis can lead to misconceptions. What do you wish people knew about life with psoriatic arthritis? Submit your own question!...Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesAwarenessFriends & Family
