Beating Psoriatic Arthritis: One Day at a Time...I lived with psoriatic arthritis for over 25 years before getting a proper diagnosis. This delay caused me to have a deformed finger and excruciating pain in my whole body...reactionscomments
Going off a biologic...My rheumatologist has suggested that we do a trial off Humira which I have been taking for the past year and a half. He thinks that I may be in...reactions3repliesRheumatologistTreatmentBiologic
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...reactionscomments
FeaturedHow old were you when you were diagnosed with PsA?...It can take a long time to get diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Since PsA is a progressive condition, an earlier diagnosis means more time to find an effective treatment plan...reactions42repliesDiagnosis
Stress for a PsA flare...About 5 years ago, I had a really rough year. I was a single mom living check to check. I helped provide end-of-life care for a very dear loved one...reactions3comments
What the Heel is Going On?...What started as a small blister on my Achilles heel ended up being anything but. This is my story of how extreme pain, a very swollen joint, and red and...reactions5comments
A long road to a PsA diagnosis...My journey began 10 years ago with psoriatic arthritis. My first recollection of “something strange” being amidst was 10 years ago when most of my toenails fell off. When I...reactions2comments
How Healthcare Providers Can Better Help Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis...It is no surprise that many people, especially those with psoriatic arthritis, put off going to the doctor. Going to the doctor should be a good experience that brings relief...reactions2comments
back pain with Humira...I recently started on Humira and noticed about the same time I received my first injection, I had, what seems like a pinched nerve in my upper back close to...reactions2repliesBiologicSide EffectsAwareness
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Nancy!...Life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) differs for everyone. No experience is the same. To highlight diverse experiences with PsA, we are spotlighting some active members in our community. We hope...reactionscomments
Find the Calm Within the Storm...Oh, man. Some days managing psoriatic disease is simply too much for me. The constant fight, the uphill battle. Some days I just want it all to stop. Imagine if...reactionscomments
Twitch & skin wiggle...In the height of a flare up and as the inflammation resolves, I develop twitching just under my skin (belly and legs). It feels like vessels wiggling or quickly wiggling...reactions2repliesFlaresComorbiditiesDiagnosis
Three Things That Make For A Perfect Vacation With Psoriatic Arthritis...Some areas of the world have faced stricter lockdown restrictions. Those of us in southern California have been under some level of a stay-at-home order for over a year. With...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month 2021...Time to kick off Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month this May! Throughout the month, we will be focusing on highlighting the impact psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has on daily life. Many people...reactionscomments
Who Is Likely to Develop Psoriatic Arthritis?...When you have psoriasis, your chance of having other illnesses also rises. One of them is psoriatic arthritis. This inflammatory condition causes painful, stiff, and swollen joints. It can also...reactionscomments
It Feels Like Life Should Be Easier...Don’t tell my husband this, but I often stay in bed after he has gotten up because I know when he gets up first, he will make coffee. I love...reactionscomments
Enthesitis and PsA and the Strength to Carry On...I personally think that I have enthesitis after suffering from psoriasis since 1982 and PsA since 1985. Since the advent of the internet, I have researched the WEB and came...reactions7comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Falls ...I know I am not the most graceful person and Psoriatic arthritis doesn't help the cause much. Falls can occur suddenly, at the age of 46 I should be able...reactions13repliesAssistive DevicesTips & AdviceAwareness
6 Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis that Might Surprise You...If you’ve lived with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for any length of time you know that this condition is so much more than swollen joints and flaky skin. Chances are, you’ve...reactions33comments
When a Simple Cold Triggers a Flare...I felt like I got hit by a train. All my muscles ached and refused to move, and my fatigue was so bad I was dragging myself out of bed...reactionscomments
