Swollen legs...Hi there. Just wondering if anyone else gets random bouts of swelling of their knees, ankles and feet? I'm trying to figure out what is causing it but I'm a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Managing Back Pain With Psoriatic Arthritis...My psoriatic arthritis journey started about seven years ago. Where I tend to feel the most pain and have the most difficulty would have to be my lower back. Not...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Blue fingers......Hi all, Another one from me: About 6 weeks ago, one of my hands swelled and went blue and kept changing from blue to normal and back again. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
Psoriatic Arthritis Flares: Life in Survival Mode...Life with psoriatic arthritis certainly has its ups and downs. There are times when your pain and other symptoms are minimal. While they still affect you, you're able to make...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Lessons: You Cannot Pour From an Empty Cup..."You cannot pour from an empty cup". This might be one of my most favorite sayings. This quote has taught me so much about life. Most importantly, the lesson about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Awful Disease...I am turning 64 this year. I've been dealing with this insidious disease since I can remember. I started typing up everything that I'm dealing with and finally deleted most...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Getting diagnosed - no inflammation in bloods...Hi all, I have all the classic signs of PsA... psoriasis, swollen fingers and toes, joint pain in back, hips, chest and hands. Bloods have come back neg RA but...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis
Starting Physical Therapy On My Knee...If you have been following my articles, then you are aware that I have been having trouble with my left knee. The pain has progressively gotten worse. My doctor thought...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Will you take our In America survey to help share the true impact of PsA?...Approximately one to two million adults in the United States live with psoriatic arthritis. However, each person's experiences with the condition can vary greatly, and the path to diagnosis and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Salts for psoriasis...I have read online that people take trips to the dead sea to treat psoriasis, because the combination of mineral in the seawater and the spectrum of ultraviolet light at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
My 2021 Resolutions: Living Better with Psoriatic Arthritis...I must confess that I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. The reason is that I, like most people, are guilty of setting unrealistic expectations or unattainable goals...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Has anyone while taking Taltz started itching all over?...I am on my 5th dose of Taltz and out of nowhere I began itching. No rash just itching. Submit my own question...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatmentBiologicSide Effects
Don't Ignore These Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms!...Psoriatic arthritis causes the body’s immune system to attack itself. The bad part for us is that it even attacks our healthy tissues. My body has been attacking itself for over...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sarah: Experiences After Finding the Right Treatment...I have recently had psoriatic arthritis diagnosed (in the last six months) and have been taking methotrexate since then. Apart from slight nausea on the day after I take it...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Do You Think Psoriatic Disease Worsens With Age?...When I was in my 20's, this question was constantly at the back of my mind. Will my illness worsen as I grow older? That was what my father had...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How You Felt Right After Your Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis...There is no one way to feel when you find out you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Some people feel a range of emotions all at once. Some people feel one...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What to expect for the future?...Hey y’all, my symptoms started about 26 yrs old. I’m now 35 and I haven’t been officially diagnosed with PsA yet, but my doc is 99 percent sure that’s what...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesMental HealthCoping
Random - Does anyone else get ear cartilage pain?...What a weird thing to experience. I never had it until my disease began flaring again earlier this year. I've been on a journey to get it better under control...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptoms
Living With Psoriatic Arthritis: Family Support & Treatment Journey...Hi, I’m Pat and I have PsA. I was diagnosed with RA in 1968, I was 18 years old. I left the doctor's office and cried on the 15-minute walk...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Definition of a Good Day: Living with Psoriatic Arthritis...How I define a good day while living with psoriatic arthritis? Especially since so much has changed since my original diagnosis. One might assume it changed due to living with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
