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
Sugar substitutes? Good or bad?!...Does sugar substitutes increase your inflammation??? Or cause flares? I use agave to sweeten like oatmeal or smoothies etc and just started using a generic sweetener for coffee not sure...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
Skin tender to the touch...flares??...I’m not sure if this is connected but I feel like I may be flaring soon and My skin is very tender to the touch all over. I feel like...reactions1replySymptoms
What to Do When You First Feel a Psoriatic Arthritis Flare...A psoriatic arthritis flare can stop you in your tracks. The pain can often be too much for people to continue their normal days. To get through it, most people...reactions1comment
FeaturedWhat Everyone Should Know About Living with Psoriatic Arthritis...A lack of awareness from others about psoriatic arthritis can lead to misconceptions. What do you wish people knew about life with psoriatic arthritis? Submit your own question!...reactions28repliesFriends & FamilyAwareness
Silent Migraine's and PSA...Is PSA a factor in silent migraine's ? I went on Embrel 13 years ago and MTX 14 years ago. I gave me my life back. Having had a skin...reactions3repliesSide Effects
Flares and working ...Ok so just curious. Has anyone had to make job/career changes? What kind of setting works best for your PSA? I’m about to get back into work and I’m thinking...reactions3repliesWork & EmploymentFlares
Could this be a flare? ...Hi everyone, I fell out of my house 2 weeks ago and hurt my hand and thought everything was fine until yesterday when I suddenly developed pains in my hand...reactions1replySymptomsFlares
Enthesitis and Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) affects the joints, but it can also affect the entheses in the body. Entheses are where the tendons or ligaments insert into a bone. Knowing more about...reactions38comments
Steroid tablets to treat psoriatic arthritis...10years ago (at the age of 56) I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis . It was successfully kept at bay , apart from occasional flare ups with Sulphasalazine & Hydroxychloroquine...reactions5repliesNewly Diagnosed
Getting Value From Your Rheumatologist Appointment...It should be simple. You get an appointment and you go see the doctor. At the appointment, they tell you everything you need to know. Although seemingly it is never...reactionscomments
A long road to diagnosis...I started with psoriasis when I was 14 on my hands and elbows. That was diagnosed correctly and treated seemed to relieve it unless I had a flare, it came...reactions1comment
Feeling Confident In My Decision to Use a Mobility Aid...Managing my psoriatic arthritis sometimes requires a little extra TLC, and one way I achieve that is by using mobility aids. I'm grateful that I don't need to use one...reactionscomments
Anti-TNF treatment and COVID...Hi all I hope you as well as can be. I recently posted an article that biological treatments may lessen the effectiveness of the vaccines. So for balance and a...reactions1replyBiologic
Rib Pain ...If any of you suffer rib rib pain, burning I wondered how you deal with it? How bad is it? I have it real bad, it gets terrible if I...reactions4repliesSymptoms
What I Want Post Lockdown Life to Look Like with Psoriatic Arthritis...Southern California has been under its own version of lockdown for over a year. It has only been within the past month that restaurants and other businesses have been able...reactionscomments
Amplifying Black Voices: How Healthcare Providers Can Better Serve the Community...For our Amplifying Black Voices series, we are exploring how bias in healthcare affects the quality of life for Black people living with autoimmune conditions. Science shows that biases and...reactionscomments
What area of your body is most affected by your PsA?...There are so many parts of the body that can be affected by psoriatic arthritis – including, but not limited to: hands, feet, knees, hips, joints, spine, eyes, and ears...reactions26repliesSymptoms
What Is Happening to My Hands?...We use our hands for so much. We write, drive, cook and create. Our hands connect us to the ones we love. We use our hands to wipe the tears...reactionscomments
