Livia's Long Journey to a Diagnosis...In 2008 I was diagnosed with lupus all the symptoms never really matched to me but I am not the doctor. Moved to another state new doctor diagnosed me with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Career Advice for Young Adults with Psoriatic Arthritis...When I was in high school and faced with trying to choose a career, I had an extra consideration my friends didn't have. What type of job would be arthritis-friendly?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and a Little Faith...I can’t tell you the countless times that I’ve laid alarmingly awake at 3AM, in pain, and unable to sleep. Sometimes the pain is in my knees, sometimes my back...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and My Mental State of Mind..."You have a personal choice in your life. It’s your fault when you don’t set goals for your health. It’s your choice." These are just a few statements I have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Diagnosis In Progress..."Why does it always look like I have been kneeling?" A question I asked myself every single time I have looked in the mirror since childhood. Of course, as a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does anyone else have high Rheumatoid Factor?...Hi friends, First just want to say that I was on here as Kristy but wanted to re-register with email instead of Facebook link. So hello again!!! Anyways, I have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
I want to know: what y’all think about Otezla?...My doctor prescribed it but I’m kinda scared of the side effects. Has anyone tried Otezla and how do y’all feel about it?! Have a question for the community?Submit my...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Planning For Your Next In-Person Visit...While some appointments can be done virtually using telemedicine, there are still many visits that need to be done in person. If you need to attend an in-person visit, planning...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis: Who’s Most at Risk?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of arthritis where not only is there joint pain, joint swelling, and joint stiffness, but there are also psoriasis—or red, thick, scaly skin patches...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Three Dangers Of Blaming PsA Flares On Yourself...Self-blaming a psoriatic arthritis flare. We have all done it. Some more than others, but at one time or another we have all blamed a flare on something we think...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Sewing help...I am a quilter and love to sew. I have not been able to do this without putting ointment and band aids on my fingers then nitrile gloves. I stil...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAssistive DevicesTips & Advice
Psoriatic Arthritis, Affection and Physical Touch...Every single person reading this has been affected by the current global pandemic, even if you personally have not been diagnosed with the virus. Whether you’re suffering from job loss...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Weight Control and Psoriatic Arthritis...Weight is a very sensitive topic for many people. I am one of those people. I have struggled with my weight my whole life and I am really not a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is there anything that will help relieve the constant pain from a severe flareup in your feet?...When you have a severe flareup in your feet... is there anything that will help relieve the constant pain until the flareup subsides? I have tried daily foot soaks in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptomsCopingTreatmentTips & AdviceFlares
My Favorite Arthritis-Friendly Beauty Supplies...Sometimes, looking good helps me feel a little better. Granted, squeezing my swollen feet into pinchy shoes won't help. And during a flare-up, as long as I'm presentable, it's good...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Getting Diagnosed In A Timely Manner...There are so many people in the United States who can’t afford medical care. Sometimes we have good insurance, but then the high deductible gets in the way, which causes...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Understanding the Application Process for Social Security Disability Benefits...The Social Security Administration is a branch of the U.S. federal government that provides disability benefits to people who cannot work due to long-term disability. The benefits are paid through...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis: When Your Dosing Schedule Dictates Your Life...When I was young, I looked at life within very clear chunks of time. In grade school, time revolved around holidays-Christmas break, summer vacation, and of course, my birthday. As...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Expectations and How They Have Changed...I will never forget the day I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. On one hand, I was surprised to have been diagnosed with yet another chronic illness so quickly after...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Are The Stages Of Psoriatic Arthritis?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a progressive autoimmune disorder that can lead to permanent and debilitating joint damage. In PsA, immune cells are activated and produce too much of certain proteins...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
