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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions2repliesSymptoms
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...reactions16comments
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...reactions5repliesSymptomsComorbidities
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionsreplies
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...reactions1replyTreatment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions8repliesSide EffectsTreatmentBiologic
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
