Update on Otezla...I started Otezla on June 20th, (starter pack) and have noticed that I have marginal improvement in my hands. The swelling has...reactions2comments
Puppy Love: How a Four-Legged Friend Can Keep You Moving...Anyone who loves dogs has experienced it. The uncontrollable excitement, borderline hyper-ventilation, spinning in circles, tails wagging at the pace of light...reactions2comments
Fearing A PsA Flare...It didn’t take long for psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and fibromyalgia to alter my life. In addition to having to change how I...reactions7comments
Other Health Conditions Experienced Alongside Lupus...The journey to receiving a lupus diagnosis can be a long one. The symptoms of lupus can be nonspecific and overlap with...reactionscomments
Living with Fibromyalgia and AS...When you live with ankylosing spondylitis, the pain is constant. Not to mention the brain fog, extreme fatigue, stiffness, trouble sleeping, and...reactionscomments
Fatigue and Mild Psoriatic Arthritis...Yes, even though I have mild psoriatic arthritis - I still experience fatigue. Some people assume because I have mild psoriatic arthritis...reactions6comments
Pain Makes Patience Short and Days Long...Pain, frustration, anger - all of these impact our ability to be patient with life’s daily struggles. Let’s face it, working around...reactions2comments
How To Pick Myself Up After A Flare...It takes time for my body to bounce back from an extreme flare. Sometimes it takes a few days or weeks to...reactions2comments
Humira Treatment for my Psoriatic Arthritis...I have been suffering for at least 40 years from very bad, chronic, arthritis. Till 15 years ago, I was on Etodolac...reactions2comments
The Daily Grind of Caring For Your Jaw...My house is filled with equipment to help care for my joints. I have compression socks and gloves for when I'm swollen...reactions10comments
What Is Next After A Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis?...Many of us know what we have before a formal diagnosis. All the warning signs are there. We almost see it coming...reactions10comments
Pull Up a Chair and Get Some Zen...Looking for a way to stay active with your loved one with PsA, but not sure what you can do that meets...reactionscomments
Could Exercising Really Reduce My PsA Pain?...How many times have you been told that exercising will help reduce the pain you experience from psoriatic arthritis? I lost count...reactions3comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Peaks and Valleys...Upon diagnosis, I had a very linear mindset: GET BETTER. That’s all I thought about. I had a mindset that I would...reactions5comments
Vitamin D and Psoriatic Arthritis: What’s the Link?...The trademark symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) include patches of irritated, scaly, and flaky skin on the elbows, knees, and across the...reactions6comments
Effective Ways I've Managed My Knee and Back Pain...Psoriatic arthritis has literally been a pain in the knee and back for me. I used to love taking jogs or going...reactionscomments
Did You Ever Think You Would Need Help Cleaning Your House?...Twenty-three years ago, I didn’t even think about having trouble cleaning my house. Cleaning my house was a common thing that I had...reactions3comments
These Feet Are Made for Walking...Oh the things I have taken for granted in my life walking pain free is by far the greatest of them all...reactionscomments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and...reactionscomments
An Endless Search For A Diagnosis...The journey searching for a clear cut diagnosis is long, cruel, and exhausting. Some have struggled for years, while others are still...reactions5comments
