Benefits of Hot and Cold Therapy for Psoriatic Arthritis...Using hot and cold therapy might be the ultimate home remedy for arthritis pain. It can be as easy as grabbing a pack of frozen peas to apply to a...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mobility Aids...It was the fall of 2019 and the pain in my back and hip was worse than ever. After sitting at my desk for a couple of hours, I found...reactions2comments
Diagnosis...Hi everyone! I am unsure as to whether I belong with you or not. I was diagnosed with psoriasis when I was in my 20s. It was on my scalp...reactions4comments
The Fear of Psoriatic Arthritis Progression...Arthritis is destructive. Just as your body is effective at fighting off the common cold or that sore throat you developed over the holidays, it is equally adept at attacking...reactionscomments
5 Tips To Manage Psoriatic Arthritis Heel Pain...It's not unusual for pain to wake me in the early hours of the morning. Nine out of ten times, I wake to find my heels swollen and tender. Enthesitis...reactions19comments
Amplifying Black Voices: The Importance of Finding Community...When you live with a chronic autoimmune condition, finding a community that understands is powerful. And, science backs this up. What is community? It is a group of people with...reactionscomments
What does everyone take for heel/feet pain?...So I’m in a little different boat. I am not diagnosed yet as my blood work and X-rays have come up with no signs although I have pain from head...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Anyone have/had chest pain?...I started having chest pain this past December. Left, right, and middle of the chest. I had it for a few weeks to a month or so. I went to...reactions8repliesSymptoms
5 Tips for a More Peaceful Life With Psoriatic Arthritis...Our days are busy and seemingly only getting busier. As the days melt into weeks and the weeks seem to roll into months. Do you make time to bring peace into...reactionscomments
I feel I need to hide my pain in daily life. Do you do that as well?...Submit your own question!...reactions16repliesFriends & FamilyCoping
Psoriatic Arthritis Doesn't Discriminate by Age..."You're so young; it can't possibly be that bad." I can't tell you the number of times someone told me that after I disclosed my juvenile-onset psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. No...reactions3comments
The Reality of Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis flares are inconsistent, and the pain is not always visible. From stiffness to fatigue, PsA comes with an array of symptoms that pose daily challenges. For those without...reactionscomments
Why Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Need More Than A Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis two years after my psoriasis diagnosis. When I look back, I am certain my healthcare team could have detected both at the same time...reactions12comments
The Worst Winter On Record With Psoriatic Arthritis...So much has been in the news about Texas and how they are faring with this winter snow. See, I live in Louisiana and only 40 short minutes from the...reactions2comments
Does anyone else find eating wheat causes terrible fatigue?...I have done every celiac test possible. I am not celiac. But wheat does affect my psoriasis. If I eat it my eczema and psoriasis flare so I tend not...reactions18repliesDiet & NutritionFatigue
The Physical Support Needed When Living With Psoriatic Arthritis...Learning to live with psoriatic arthritis takes time – and practice. Part of the journey is learning where your physical limits are and what works for you to feel good...reactions2comments
Diagnoses but no treatment...Hi all, I hope you're doing ok today :) I finally received my diagnoses this afternoon as having psoriatic arthritis in my hands. Alongside swelling I have experienced severe fatigue...reactions3repliesTreatment