Coping with the Unknown...The science of psoriatic arthritis has come a long way, especially in recent years. There have been amazing advancements in understanding how...reactionscomments
Winter Is Coming...I am a big Game of Thrones fan. So big in fact that I have either bought the series or asked for...reactions19comments
The Joy and Danger of Taking a Stroll Down Memory Lane...When I am in pain, a stroll down memory lane can be a good thing or a bad thing. It’s great when...reactionscomments
A Busy Bee with Achy Joints...It all started with a white water rafting trip in college. My friend knocked me out of the raft and in my...reactions1comment
Not Just Fatigue: A Story About Advocating...I feel I need to let people know this...I have been extremely fatigued for years and it was put down to RA/PSA...reactions2comments
Working with Psoriatic Arthritis...Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with Psoriatic arthritis 1 year ago. It started in my feet, then my hands, which started spreading...reactions2comments
A Flare Story: The Fly That Kicked My Butt...I was cooking, I heard the fly and recognized it's green shiny, shimmery, back; the big kind. I took an old towel...reactions3comments
Psoriasis and Fibromyalgia...Hello, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2012 and psoriasis in 2014. My rheumatologist has said I don't have psoriatic arthritis YET...reactionscomments
Newly diagnosed: Tired, Hurting, and Confused...Hi, I was diagnosed with PsA 3 weeks ago. Just started cosentyx. This comes as quite a shock since I previously was...reactions6comments
Deciding on a PsA Treatment...So my rheumatologist knows how much I don't want to be put on a biologic because of the high risk of having...reactions5comments
When We Know Better, We Do Better...An age-old adage. One that has found its way into my daily life and has become a way of thinking and my...reactions1comment
Getting Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosed...Psoriatic arthritis is nothing fun. I have had it for the last six years. It started in my lower back. For the...reactions9comments
Overwhelmed by New Diagnosis...I had my first knee replacement 1 week ago, then yesterday I went to see my rheumatologist and he confirmed PsA using...reactions3comments
Control Freak...I used to believe that I was an easy-going person. To my surprise, chronic pain from psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia proved me...reactions5comments
Why Do I Advocate?...Hard question: Do you ever think about why you advocate? I ask this question and I really want you to think about...reactionscomments
Talking Pain: The Conversation Equation...My first symptom of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) was a case of swollen knuckles that resulted in bulbous disfigurement at each finger's bend. I woke in...reactions2comments
Why Do Autoimmune Conditions "Collect?" - Part 2...In Part 1, we established that yes, autoimmune diseases can act like magnets for others. One community member said her doctor refers...reactions6comments
How Can You Tell The Difference Between Psoriatic Arthritis Pain and Fibromyalgia Pain?...To be honest, I can’t tell the difference. For 35 years, I have had psoriatic arthritis and just two years ago became...reactions8comments
The Joy and Pain of Prescription Renewal...Just checked the calendar and it’s time to start the process. What a process it is! First, it’s time to call the...reactionscomments
Could a Mediterranean Diet Be Right for You?...No sugar. No dairy. No gluten. No carbs. No...You fill in the blank. We’ve all heard advice – solicited and unsolicited –...reactions2comments
