Amplifying Black Voices: The Importance of Finding Community...When you live with a chronic autoimmune condition, finding a community that understands is powerful. And, science backs this up. What is community? It is a group of people with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What does everyone take for heel/feet pain?...So I’m in a little different boat. I am not diagnosed yet as my blood work and X-rays have come up with no signs although I have pain from head...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & Advice
Anyone have/had chest pain?...I started having chest pain this past December. Left, right, and middle of the chest. I had it for a few weeks to a month or so. I went to...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSymptoms
5 Tips for a More Peaceful Life With Psoriatic Arthritis...Our days are busy and seemingly only getting busier. As the days melt into weeks and the weeks seem to roll into months. Do you make time to bring peace into...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I feel I need to hide my pain in daily life. Do you do that as well?...Submit your own question!...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesFriends & FamilyCoping
Psoriatic Arthritis Doesn't Discriminate by Age..."You're so young; it can't possibly be that bad." I can't tell you the number of times someone told me that after I disclosed my juvenile-onset psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. No...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Reality of Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis flares are inconsistent, and the pain is not always visible. From stiffness to fatigue, PsA comes with an array of symptoms that pose daily challenges. For those without...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Need More Than A Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis two years after my psoriasis diagnosis. When I look back, I am certain my healthcare team could have detected both at the same time...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Worst Winter On Record With Psoriatic Arthritis...So much has been in the news about Texas and how they are faring with this winter snow. See, I live in Louisiana and only 40 short minutes from the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does anyone else find eating wheat causes terrible fatigue?...I have done every celiac test possible. I am not celiac. But wheat does affect my psoriasis. If I eat it my eczema and psoriasis flare so I tend not...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesDiet & NutritionFatigue
The Physical Support Needed When Living With Psoriatic Arthritis...Learning to live with psoriatic arthritis takes time – and practice. Part of the journey is learning where your physical limits are and what works for you to feel good...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I suffer with psoriatic arthritis and I have some questions...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Diagnoses but no treatment...Hi all, I hope you're doing ok today :) I finally received my diagnoses this afternoon as having psoriatic arthritis in my hands. Alongside swelling I have experienced severe fatigue...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Why does my rheumatologist say I don't have PsA even though I have the symptoms?...Hello, I recently went to a rheumatologist in my state that told me I don't have PsA even though when they did the blood work and the x-rays. And on...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Am I able to get connected to rheumatologists through this community?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesRheumatologist
My PsA Story...Diagnosed through an a&e admission a year ago. My elbow filled with fluid had to get steroid injections. Was a massive shock if had psoriasis my whole life but didn't...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Treatment Fatigue of Psoriatic Arthritis...Treatment fatigue with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be incredibly stressful. Not only can it sometimes take a long time to receive a PsA diagnosis, but finding a treatment that works...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Office Hacks For Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis...If not working from home, some of us still work in an office. We find ourselves confined to our desks for a large portion of each weekday. For those living...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments