My 11 Year Story with Psoriatic Arthritis...I was 58 in 1958. I contracted Lyme Disease and I believe anaplasmosis. After going through several disbelieving doctors, I found an infectious disease doc who treated me. I took...reactions4comments
Am I Crazy For Thinking I Have Psoriatic Arthritis & Depression?...Hello, all. I was diagnosed with Psoriasis several months ago after finally going to see a dermatologist for the scales on my scalp, ear, and upper lip that I've had...reactions3repliesRheumatologistDepressionDiagnosisMental Health
Strength and Dexterity Issues with Psoriatic Arthritis: An Exercise in Frustration...Have you ever struggled with strength and dexterity as a result of your psoriatic arthritis? It is ridiculously frustrating. Am I right? Let's examine our problems with strength and dexterity...reactions93comments
Using Essential Oils as a Complementary Treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis...I’m not known as someone who supports homeopathic treatments or concoctions. As a sick teen, my mom was desperate to get me better and brought me to some questionable herbalist...reactions10comments
Is Psoriatic Arthritis Genetic?...The exact causes of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are unknown. In PsA, the immune system attacks healthy joints and tissue. This can cause inflammation, swelling, and pain. Environmental factors can play...reactions15comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Other Risk Factors for Osteoporosis...I'm only 24, but many of my lifestyle choices already revolve around bone health. I try to have a calcium-rich food item at every meal, I've taken up weight-bearing exercises...reactionscomments
Bring Me To My Knees...I consider myself to be a strong person. I have lived through some tough things in life like we all do. I come from a line of very strong women...reactions5comments
Gratitude...Hearing everyone sad stories sometimes makes me sad. So here you can talk about things that you can still do or little things you are grateful you still have. Lets...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Never Ignore Your Arthritis-Related Fatigue...When we think of active psoriatic arthritis, some of the first things that come to mind are painful joints and raging psoriasis. When it comes to tracking the condition, we...reactions2comments
Finding Happiness in Psoriatic Arthritis...Can I be happy in this psoriatic arthritis affliction? I call it an affliction because it affects everything. It might be a disease but it afflicts everything, especially happiness. I...reactions5comments
Newly Diagnosed...Hello everyone, I am RS and I believe my PsA began in childhood. I had injured my left ankle at eleven years of age. This injury led to me suffering...reactions6comments
When is it time to find a new rheumatologist?...Hi all, I just attended my rheumatologist on Monday. I'd been suffering really bad for the last 6 weeks. I've been on cosentyx over 3 and a half years and...reactions4repliesRheumatologist
Has anyone experienced a Type 2 myocardial infarction anytime after diagnosis?...I’m am only 38 with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis I just had a Type 2 MI, high blood pressure, and lots of palpitations...just wondering if I’m alone? Submit your own...reactions1replyComorbidities
Pandemic Stress Upset My Psoriatic Arthritis Pain...Two months into the pandemic shutdown, my psoriatic arthritis pain levels flew off the chart! I was completely blindsided. Over the past few years, I have been very fortunate to have...reactionscomments
Where is all of this coming from?...Hey y’all, I’m new here and looking to enjoy my journey with y’all. I’ll start by sharing a bit about myself. I’m 58, single, and full of life (mentally)! I...reactions3comments
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic Arthritis (Part Two)...One thing that I like about writing articles is reading the responses from everyone who reads them. Whether good or bad, it is a growing experience. I learn a lot...reactions15comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!..."The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...reactionscomments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic Pain...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of psoriatic-arthritis.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...reactions2comments
3 Years Since My Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis...I am 52 and was diagnosed in the fall of 2017. I never had any sign of psoriasis until that May. I had two spots. In June, I had a...reactions1comment
Has anyone had any luck with pain relief?...My husband has been suffering from psoriatic arthritis for 7 years. He is 32 and just had to have a hip replacement caused by necrosis, (on prednisone for too long)...reactions78repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceCoping
