Discovering An Arthritis-Friendly Hair Routine...I always received compliments on my curls, especially when I was a child. Every day, I wore my long hair down, with...reactions4comments
Finding Credible Health Information...There’s a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs to online magazines to government websites and...reactionscomments
Diagnosed with Degenerative Osteoarthritis...The rheumatologist suspected autoimmune because it runs in my family but all tests came back negative and he said I have degenerative...reactions1comment
Did I Actually Ask For Help?...“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” - George Bernard Shaw, decorated playwright. For a...reactionscomments
My PsA Journey: 8 Years and Counting...I have never shared my story on this or any site for that matter. Have been battling PsA for about 8 years...reactions3comments
Pencil-in-Cup Deformity and Psoriatic Arthritis...Even though it is very rare, some people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can experience a severe form of the disease known as...reactions1comment
New to Group - Not New to Psoriatic Arthritis or Psoriasis...Hi everyone! I was diagnosed with Psoriasis at the age of 5 and PsA in my teens. So to say I'm a...reactions8comments
Help with Fatigue...Hi guys, I'm 34 years old and have suffered from psoriasis from head to toe for many many years. I have been...reactions2comments
The Award for Best Actress Goes to…...Has your diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis turned you into a seasoned actor or actress? Mine has! Forget acting classes, I have learned...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis, COVID-19, My Husband, and My Guilt...It’s been an especially difficult 6-week medication cycle for me. I usually experience increased and additional psoriatic arthritis manifestations during the hottest...reactions6comments
Steroid Tablets and Biologic Treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis: Side Effects...Has anyone else had headaches nausea and kidney pain whilst using biologics in conjunction with a high dose of steroid for inflammation...reactions5comments
Pain That Cannot Always Be Seen, but Felt...You reach over to pick up your coffee and as you lift it off the countertop, your joints fail, sharp pain flying...reactionscomments
Healing with the Psoriatic Disease Community...One day, I was scrolling through my phone, thinking about how I could survive my first flare-up. I was longing for comfort...reactions3comments
The Strobe Light of Chronic Illness – How Others See Only Small Snapshots...I was watching a cop show the other day and one of those obligatory, “drug addled-club goers rave” scenes came on. You...reactionscomments
4 Self-Advocating Tips...When suffering from such a mysterious illness, you are often required to see multiple doctors that specialize in different things. I can...reactionscomments
Don’t Stress Your Next Flare...You know what it is like. You’ve had a really good day, or perhaps week. Everything is going your direction and you...reactionscomments
“But You Don’t Look Sick”...The thing about living with a sometimes-invisible disease is that it sort of feels like it's you against the world. You're living...reactions2comments
Brain Fog: The Impact of RA on Mental Functioning...Results from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 61 percent of survey participants living with RA experienced brain fog within...reactionscomments
Finding a Good Rheumatologist...People who have chronic health conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or other similar diseases might be advised by their regular doctor or...reactionscomments
Why No One Gets Your Psoriatic Arthritis Life...My life with psoriatic arthritis is like no other. Neither is yours! Yet day after day, we see people comparing their lives...reactions7comments
