Embracing My Inner Nerd Helps Me Cope With Chronic Pain...Distractions are a valuable way to cope with pain and fatigue from psoriatic arthritis when nothing else seems to help. Some of...reactions4comments
Why We Hate Our Doctors...I have had psoriatic arthritis for over thirty-five years. It took me twenty-five years to get the proper diagnosis. Most patients with...reactions5comments
Adding Chiropractic Care to My Pain Management Plan...We are all proof that there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for psoriatic arthritis. Our symptoms, as well as the degree of severity...reactions2comments
Brain Fog and Psoriatic Arthritis...Pain and joint inflammation are some of the most recognized symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but there are many other symptoms that...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis, Turmeric and the Autoimmune System...Turmeric is a spice that has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and has been around since the beginning of time. I have found out...reactions2comments
And Now, I Can't Breathe......I struggle to climb the fifteen stairs to my apartment. Forest fires in Oregon and Idaho have filled the air with smoke...reactions2comments
The Burden of Pain...By definition, a burden is a heavy load that someone must carry. But when it comes to the burden of pain, living...reactions13comments
Dairy Products and PsA: That's Bad for Me...Psoriatic arthritis is a disease that affects the autoimmune system. I grew up on a farm, dairy was a part of my...reactionscomments
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to File for Disability...I didn’t file for disability after receiving my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis. I had left the workforce 4 years prior to being...reactions10comments
Psoriatic Arthritis: More Than Just Joint Pain...It is no surprise that having psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can impact a person’s overall quality of life. People with PsA are not...reactions5comments
Possible PsA: Seeing Specialist in February 2021...I am thankful for this site. I'm 51, and I have had psoriasis for many years. 25-30 years on 15-20 percent of...reactions1comment
PsA Advice: Small Changes Make A Big Difference...I have often said that the so-called small things in life are the most important. For truly the big things are nothing...reactions1comment
Tentative Diagnosis During a Pandemic...I'm new to the group and very glad that I found this resource, as the journey has not been an easy one...reactions1comment
My 11 Year Story with Psoriatic Arthritis...I was 58 in 1958. I contracted Lyme Disease and I believe anaplasmosis. After going through several disbelieving doctors, I found an...reactions4comments
I Am Not Crazy - It Was All Real...I grew up in a household where you couldn't be sick or injured unless it was something mom approved of and could...reactions6comments
Happy to join this community...Hi everyone - so long family history of psoriasis (grandmother, mother, brother) but no PsA that I know of. I do not...reactions1comment
Where is all of this coming from?...Hey y’all, I’m new here and looking to enjoy my journey with y’all. I’ll start by sharing a bit about myself. I’m...reactions3comments
Sudden Pain and Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis...Hi. Age 56. 7 years ago nails went green & black. Doc checked for fungus and didn't know what it was. Fast...reactions2comments
Isolation, COVID19, and Psoriatic Arthritis...It's been months now dealing with COVID19 with a compromised immune system. I'm not sure I am so different than most these...reactions4comments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Pain & Mental Health...My Doctor has sent me to a pain management course. Their expert talked about how the brain works with pain and the...reactions3comments
