Tendons and Psoriatic Arthritis...I'm embarrassed to admit, it took me a long time to learn that psoriatic arthritis was not limited to just joints. My eureka moment was when I attended a talk...reactions19comments
Community Views: The Pains of Showering with Psoriatic Arthritis...Showering can be one of the most challenging routine activities for people living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Many people with PsA feel like they do not have the energy to...reactions3comments
Part 2: Lessons Learned from the Anti-Inflammatory Diet...After starting the anti-inflammatory diet, I was able to visualize a healthier version of myself. I was confident that there was a version of me that did not have to...reactions1comment
Weighted Blankets for Psoriatic Arthritis Patients...Healthy, restorative sleep is a must. I don't know any health expert who would disagree with this. Not getting high-quality sleep or enough sleep impacts every system of your body...reactions6comments
Out of options?...I am so frustrated today. I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 2014. I have been on most medication combinations since then resulting in minimal relief and autoimmune hepatitis. My...reactions3repliesTreatment
Finding a New Routine with In-Person Care and Telemedicine...As technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in technology, there are many options for accessing healthcare...reactionscomments
Community Views: Emotional Support While Living With Psoriatic Arthritis...When talking about the pain of living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), we do not always mention the emotional support we need. Receiving emotional support is very necessary along the PsA...reactionscomments
Experiencing nail symptoms and thickness in skin, but no psoriasis?...I have thickness in my skin, nails are falling off my toes, and pitted nails but no scum psoriasis is that common?...reactions5repliesSymptoms
Amplifying Black Advocate Voices: How Bias Has Affected My Patient Journey...Being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition like psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can take years. Many people report their early symptoms were dismissed by doctors or they were misdiagnosed. This delays treatment...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis without Psoriasis...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis but have never had psoriasis in my life. All the medications talk about how your psoriasis will clear up. Is it possible to have...reactions11repliesDiagnosisComorbidities
Hi newly diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis...Hi everyone!! Joint pain came on quiet suddenly in dip joints April 2020 put it down to not working (hairdresser ) due to covid thought I was just stiff from...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Soldier On with Psoriasis Arthritis...When Oscar, a thirty-six-year-old dedicated army officer could not keep up with his fellow trainees, he realized that something was wrong. Training as an army officer in 2012, he wasn't...reactions1comment
Feeling hopeless with psoriatic arthritis...I am 28 years old and last year I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. The main areas that are affected are my hands, they were inflamed constantly for 2 years...reactions5comments
How My Power Wheelchair Makes Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Less Painful...With the health setbacks, I have experienced over the past two years and no hope of them improving in the near future, purchasing a power wheelchair became a priority. Self-sufficiency...reactionscomments
Community Views: Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment and Side Effects...Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can involve many different treatments in an attempt to manage symptoms. One of the biggest challenges comes with also managing side effects from those drugs...reactionscomments
I’m Sorry. I Don’t Have That Disease....I can’t tell you how many times I am approached about having a certain disease and wanting information on it. The conversation usually goes like this: “Hey, Jaime. You have...reactions2comments
Lessons Learned from the Anti-Inflammatory Diet...Months after being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I still struggled with joint pains and extreme fatigue. So, my doctor suggested that I switch my medications from Methotrexate and prescribed Prednisone...reactions4comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...reactionscomments
My PsA diagnosis journey...I had a nasty trauma, in 2004 and onwards, until 2006. I then started with symptoms of extreme fatigue, painful lower back. The tiredness increased, and now both knees, and...reactions2comments
