How to Deal with Tough Mornings and Chronic Pain...You wake up to the sound of your alarm clock. With sleepy and half-closed eyes, you slowly roll over the bed to hit stop, or in my case, snooze. You...reactionscomments
The Various Faces of Support...Whenever we go through things in our life, in fact, even just going through life, support can make all the difference. When big things happen, we often expect extra support...reactionscomments
My Kids Cashed In On My Brain Fog But I Turned The Table!...“My mind is full of fluff". - Winnie the Pooh. Pooh’s quote precisely describes what it feels like when brain fog takes over. I forget words, names, how to do...reactionscomments
Yes, I Am Aging Gracefully With Psoriatic Arthritis...I am 63 years old. I'm a proud wife, mother, grandmother, great aunt, niece, and cousin. I have held many titles over the years. I suffer from psoriasis and psoriasis...reactionscomments
My Resting Pain Face...I was indoors at a family party and trying to hold it together. The humidity that day was oppressive, something my joints didn't appreciate. The sky opened up outside, and...reactions14comments
Side effects to meds..."Side effects from medications!! I’ve recently suffered an episode of raised liver functions & a respiratory illness where I was coughing heaps, struggling to breathe- GP treated symptoms - we...reactions2repliesComorbiditiesSide EffectsTreatment
How to Cope with Psoriatic Arthritis on Painful Days...Psoriatic arthritis is tough for many reasons. Among these is the fact that painful days can show up without notice. A really painful day can derail your plans by keeping...reactions2comments
Boundaries That Make My Life With Psoriatic Arthritis Less Painful...When I hear the word boundaries, psoriatic arthritis is not what comes to mind. Instead, I think of my mental health. Yet, setting boundaries is one of my most effective...reactions1comment
Community Views: Time to Talk Enthesitis...Time to talk what?! Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), you may or may not have heard of enthesitis. Enthesitis is inflammation of the entheses. These are the places where bones...reactionscomments
The guilt is real...I’ve only been newly diagnosed with PsA but have had fatigue & psoriasis for years. My last partner would tell me I’m lazy and make me feel guilty for needing...reactions1comment
Medication for psoriatic arthritis...I've been on methotrexate and folic acid. I still feel dizzy, tired, and very foggy brained. Still achy and sore but better than before meds. The side effects make me...reactions1replySide EffectsTreatment
Five Types of Psoriatic Arthritis...Did that title catch you off guard? I know it did for me. One of the things I've learned is that the more you know about your disease, the more...reactions17comments
Thrown a curved ball! - Hiatus Hernia...Hi all I hope you’re as well as can be. I had some heart worries recently so made an appointment with my GP. I saw a new (ish) GP at...reactions13repliesComorbidities
Rheumatologist Misunderstandings...Psoriatic arthritis takes a toll on daily living. Many people’s rheumatologists do not understand the effects of psoriatic arthritis, making it hard to feel heard and even harder to get...reactionscomments
Simpson Aria...Anyone experience your blood pressure elevated after starting Simponi Aria infusions? And if so did you discontinue the infusions and how long ( if) your blood pressure returned to normal?...reactionsrepliesTreatment
How Psoriatic Arthritis Affected My Mental Health...Throughout my life, I’ve chosen to go to therapy. I made this decision a small handful of times to get some help with my mental health. The first time was...reactionscomments
Last Night Scared Me...I'm having a rough day. There, I said it. Why is it so hard for me to admit that? I go through life saying I'm fine, I'm doing ok. When...reactions5comments
Community Views: Daily Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a struggle. Dealing with joint inflammation and chronic pain takes a daily toll. The many symptoms upend life as it was. PsA can add...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Barometric Pressure: Does it Really Make a Difference?...While there isn’t a lot of research to support a connection between psoriatic arthritis and barometric pressure, there sure are a lot of us who feel it. I have spent...reactions15comments
Yes, PsA is real...I have plenty of horror stories, surgeries, and such: rib breaking off, and puncturing lung and heart. My rib plate just broke for the 3rd time and has to be...reactions1comment
