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
Increased Skin Sensitivity from Treatment...Today I slapped a mosquito out of my forearm and a few minutes later I noticed red spots in the same area but not like a mosquito bite but stripes...reactions5repliesTreatmentSide Effects
The Pains of Showering with PsA...You know you are struggling with chronic illness when even the most mundane activities seem to always become a significant undertaking. In my case, psoriatic arthritis has made basic tasks...reactions20comments
Support Tips for Loved Ones with Psoriatic Arthritis...Because people are often so vastly different in their experience of psoriatic arthritis, it is sometimes difficult to know the best ways to support loved ones with psoriatic arthritis. What...reactionscomments
Tingling Fingers and Dropsy Hands...I grew up being deemed klutzy. Walking into a wall that’s been in the same place for 10 years was a normal occurrence for me. What wasn’t normal was when...reactions32comments
Ask The Advocate: Advice For The Newly Diagnosed...For those with psoriatic arthritis, the condition can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center of the wheel that outreaches to all different...reactionscomments
Happy to join this community...Hi everyone - so long family history of psoriasis (grandmother, mother, brother) but no PsA that I know of. I do not have psoriasis but was diagnosed with PsA about...reactions1comment
Can Imraldi make you more susceptible to allergies?...Does anyone know if using Imraldi as an immune suppression can cause or make you more susceptible to allergies? Submit your own question!...reactions3repliesSide EffectsTreatment
How long before Otezla helps relieve pain?...Does anyone know how long it takes for Otezla to start helping with the pain? Plus, is it normal that I can not do too much housework and I start...reactions3repliesSide EffectsTreatment
What Do You Know About Rheumatic Diseases?...What is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack a person’s joints, muscles, bones, and organs. There...reactionscomments
What Should You Do if You Have Fears of Psoriatic Disease?...According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, 30% of people who have psoriasis will also have psoriatic arthritis. I’ve prayed I wouldn’t be a part of the 30%, that somehow my...reactions3comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...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...reactionscomments
Five Ways Journaling Helps Me Cope with Psoriatic Arthritis...I used to stay away from journaling. I always thought I was too long-winded in my thoughts and words to try penning them down on paper. Even when I tried...reactionscomments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Met A Hurricane...Unless you are not one to listen to the news, you have probably heard of Hurricane Laura by now. Living in Louisiana one gets used to hearing about hurricanes. After...reactions2comments
Do You Ever Think of Your Psoriatic Arthritis as a Flat Tire?...A week ago I took a trip to meet a friend. To get to where she lived, it was a two-hour drive to get there. I was so happy to...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mental Health...It is strange that in a world where mental health is at the forefront of many studies and discussions, there is still any stigma at all. But alas, here we...reactions9comments
Heart Palpitations...How many people get heart palpitations? Do you find that anti-inflammatory meds and DMARDS make it worse? Submit your own question!...reactions7repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSymptoms
I Woke Up In A New World With Psoriatic Arthritis...I woke up in a world of pain and anger. Psoriatic arthritis has caused me more pain than I have ever known. Also, more anger. I am angry that this...reactions7comments
Any resources to explain moderate to severe psoriatic arthritis to family and friends?...There is a lot of info out there on the stages of the disease from mild to moderate to severe. I have been experiencing a flare with extreme pain in...reactions1replyCaregivingIntimacy & RelationshipsFriends & Family
