PSA Flare - How Long? ...I was diagnosed in 2016 with PSA and here it is 2021 and Im still struggling with the initial flare that started in 2016 and Im on Cosentyx and had...reactions1replyBiologicCoping
How Hormonal Changes Affect Psoriatic Arthritis...Stress, bad diets, colds and flu, weather, injuries... it seems like just about anything can be a psoriatic arthritis trigger. They are different for all of us, and not everyone...reactions2comments
Heart problems? - now that’s a new one for me. ...Hi all I hope you are safe and keeping as well as you can. For the past few months I’ve had some stomach issues, which are hopefully calming down after...reactions3repliesComorbidities
Living With & Finding Strength...Every chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have...reactionscomments
A Treatise to the Able-Bodied, Immunocompromised PsA Patient....How delicious is the feeling of starting out on a trip with a best friend? To feel the wind outside of the windows in the freedom of spirit inside the...reactions2comments
Meditation as a Healing Process...We all know that meditation has been proven to be very helpful, in many ways. Meditation can calm the mind, help with anxiety, stress, and depression. Practicing meditation increases creativity...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: John...Life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) differs for everyone. No experience is the same. To highlight diverse experiences during Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month, we are spotlighting some active community members. We...reactionscomments
Emotional Toll & Finding Relief For Chronic Pain with Dr. Karl Sperber, Clinical Psychologist...Chronic pain is generally considered any pain that lasts for more than three months. If a person is experiencing pain for a long period of time under the care of...reactionscomments
Forgive Yourself...Forgiving someone else it’s normally easier than forgiving ourselves, how interesting! I work with people who go through a lot of suffering, not only through physical pain but also through...reactionscomments
Active 8 days agoWhat causes a PsA flare for you?...A lot of different things can trigger a psoriatic arthritis flare. What causes a PsA flare for you?...reactions136repliesFlares
Alcohol...I'm newly diagnosed. I'm on methotrexate and folic acid. I do feel better. But would love to have a glass of wine occasionally. Dr said no alcohol. Anyone told this?...reactions5repliesNewly Diagnosed
Community Views: The Painful Mornings...Many of us wake up in the morning and simply want to crawl back under the covers. That feeling may be especially tempting for people with psoriatic arthritis. Mornings are...reactionscomments
Community Views: A Psoriatic Flare Care Kit...Painful and frustrating, a psoriatic flare is never a welcome experience. The good news is that over time most living with psoriatic arthritis have learned what brings the most help...reactions2comments
Looking for Home Treatments...I was diagnosed with PsA 18 months ago. Since December 2020, my symptoms are so severe I can barely walk. I tried Otezla but could not tolerate it. My Doc...reactions5repliesTreatment
CrossFit Training with Psoriatic Arthritis?...What an unlikely pair. A workout regime that will test your stamina, build your strength and possibly make you question your life choices. The other a life-changing autoimmune condition known...reactions3comments
Take the Person Before Patient Survey...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like psoriatic arthritis can...reactionscomments
Knee Surgery and Psoriatic Arthritis (Part 2)...This past April 2021, I wrote an article about having to have knee surgery. I will give you a quick recap: it turned out that the pain I was feeling...reactionscomments
Porscha Simmons...Porscha was previously a health leader on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Porscha is a Poet. Multi-genre writer and native Washingtonian diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis in late 2019 after a two-year search for answers...
Outsmarting Psoriatic Arthritis With A Smart Home...When people think of pain management, they typically think about medication or physical therapy. But there is so much more. For as long as I can remember, psoriatic arthritis has...reactionscomments
Psoriasis in scalp...In the last six to nine months I have had psoriasis appearing on my scalp. At first and for the longest time it was one spot about the size of...reactions11repliesCoping
