Why does my rheumatologist say I don't have PsA even though I have the symptoms?...Hello, I recently went to a rheumatologist in my state that told me I don't have PsA even though when they did the blood work and the x-rays. And on...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Am I able to get connected to rheumatologists through this community?...reactions1replyRheumatologist
My PsA Story...Diagnosed through an a&e admission a year ago. My elbow filled with fluid had to get steroid injections. Was a massive shock if had psoriasis my whole life but didn't...reactions2comments
The Treatment Fatigue of Psoriatic Arthritis...Treatment fatigue with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be incredibly stressful. Not only can it sometimes take a long time to receive a PsA diagnosis, but finding a treatment that works...reactions15comments
Office Hacks For Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis...If not working from home, some of us still work in an office. We find ourselves confined to our desks for a large portion of each weekday. For those living...reactionscomments
Does Warm Weather Trigger Your Psoriatic Arthritis?...This title feels like a loaded question if ever there was one. A few years back, I was visiting with a new doctor. As he reviewed my history, he wanted...reactions5comments
When Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Makes Me Irritable...I've seen irritability and crankiness listed on quite a few lists of possible juvenile arthritis symptoms, but never on a list for psoriatic arthritis. While the reason it appears on...reactionscomments
Delayed Physical Response to Stress...I know that stress can be a flare trigger, and it’s certainly one of mine. But I wondered if anyone has experienced a delayed response/flare due to stress. I’m talking...reactions1replyFlares
Can tennis elbow be caused by PsA?...I’m going in for my third tennis elbow surgery and I believe it’s caused from PsA is there any information anyone has that I could give my orthopedic surgeon? When...reactions6repliesSurgery
Vitamin Deficiency and Psoriatic Arthritis...Like me, you might be inclined to scoff a bit at the idea of a relationship between vitamin deficiency and psoriatic arthritis. You might believe that you have more difficult...reactions3comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Expectations & Outcomes...Psoriatic arthritis can have a significant effect on a person’s life, but timely and appropriate treatment can help reduce its impact. When choosing a treatment option, it is important to...reactionscomments
Has anyone's foot pain been diagnosed as "Charcot's foot," who is NOT diabetic?...I have psoriatic arthritis & psoriasis. I have major foot pain, sharp burning & stabbing for quite awhile. After numerous X-rays & MRI's I was told I have Charcot's Foot...reactions2repliesSymptomsComorbidities
No Need to Be Pregnant to Appreciate This "Pregnancy" Pillow...Since the start of the pandemic, my coworkers and I have met via Zoom nearly every week for a staff meeting. As dark as these days have been, we all...reactionscomments
Positivity...Helloo! I'm newly diagnosed and new to this group. So good to know there are people out there who understand how I feel - pretty devastated actually. I'm a hiker...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
The Impact of the Pandemic on Life With Psoriatic Arthritis...This pandemic has changed everyone’s life in one way or another. Some fought and won their battle with COVID-19, while others lost loved ones to this awful virus. Everyone’s daily...reactionscomments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Impacts My Mental Health...My arthritis affects my life in several ways. However, right up there with the pain and fatigue, is how it impacts my mental health. In this article, I explain how...reactions10comments
My Journey to Diagnosis...Since my mid-30’s (48 currently) I have had countless steroid injections in my shoulders, hips and elbows, back, not to mention the hours upon hours of physical therapy. I even...reactions1comment
Tendon inflamed...Hi all. Ive had posterior tibial tendonisis since April 2020. I’m glad I found this site as I don’t have many people to talk to about this. So thank you...reactions4repliesTreatment
