Excuses, Reasons, and Normalcy...Have you ever been accused of using your psoriatic arthritis as an “excuse”? Perhaps you needed to cancel plans or didn’t clean the house. Maybe someone said to you in...reactionscomments
Finally a Diagnosis...It has taken 15 years to get a correct diagnosis of PsA. As a child, I had psoriasis on my face, elbows, and torso. In my early twenties, I had...reactions1comment
Mental Health and Psoriatic Arthritis...Having psoriatic arthritis is tough. Psoriatic arthritis not only tears a person's physical health down, but their mental health as well. It is something I battle to this very day...reactions2comments
Do you need a biopsy to tell if you have psoriasis?...I went to a dermatologist who said I had inverse psoriasis and a yeast infection. He biopsied my elbow that had atopic dermatitis. It became infected with cellulitis and put...reactions1replyComorbiditiesRheumatologistDiagnosis
Can Psoriatic Arthritis Cause Pain & Numbness in the Feet?...I'm hoping someone can push me in the right direction here. I haven't seen a doctor yet because I simply can't afford it. Maybe someone here has the same symptoms...reactions6repliesSymptoms
Why Saying “It Could Be Worse” Is Not Helpful or Kind...If you have a chronic health condition, you’ve likely heard “it could be worse” more times than you’d like to count. Sometimes it comes from a loved one, from a...reactionscomments
Annelyse Andal...Annelyse was previously a health leader on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. I am Annelyse, 24 years old, a psychology graduate, and a law student from the Philippines. In 2020, specifically just half a...
Let Your Rage Flag Fly...Alright, listen up. Being a caregiver and supporting someone you love who is living with PsA can really make a person angry. No truly, it can royally suck. From feelings...reactionscomments
New on Humira...I'm new to this site, and glad I found you. Most of you have such wonderful stories to share and I'm hoping to be able to report positive results too...reactions1comment
Pain Relief For Early Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms...The onset of psoriatic arthritis can occur in many ways and at different times in your life. I started noticing pits on my nails in my early 20’s and didn’t...reactions2comments
Genital Itch & Psoriatic Arthritis...Is severe vaginal itching related to Psoriatic Arthritis? Have a question about living with PsA? Submit yours here!...reactions6repliesSymptoms
When should I just give in and go to the ER?...I've had a flare-up in my whole body for about 2 weeks and can barely move. Have a question about living with PsA? Submit yours here!...reactions1replyFlares
Facing It!...I have been diagnosed with psoriasis for nearly 30 years and psoriatic arthritis for the last 10 or so. The latter, of course, was difficult to diagnose and took many...reactions1comment
New Psoriatic Pain, Same Old Story...When I first started writing for this company it was almost a year ago. One of the first stories I turned in was on predicting the weather when you have...reactions6comments
Any suggestions to relieve tightness/lack of sensation with swelling in feet?...I was diagnosed with PsA late last year and I’m in the midst of finding the right medications. That’s a challenge in itself. I do have a question though... I...reactions2repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceSymptoms
Is it Ok to take methotrexate and enbrel injections during the same week?...Hello! I am 21 years old, I have had psoriasis all my life. About 1 month and a half ago, I was diagnosed with psoriasis arthritis. Now I'm taking a...reactions1replyBiologicSide EffectsTreatment
“But You Don’t Look Sick”...The thing about living with a sometimes-invisible disease is that it sort of feels like it's you against the world. You're living with this secret, this shadow, this double-life —...reactionscomments
Finding a Good Rheumatologist...People who have chronic health conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or other similar diseases might be advised by their regular doctor or primary care physician to see a specialist known...reactionscomments
Missed Diagnosis...My story of psoriatic arthritis was a mystery for many years. A connection was not made for many years. The arthritis I had was all contributed to osteoarthritis. The part...reactions1comment
When Lupus Limits Physical Affection...Do you know what my husband needs? A hug. A reassuring hand on his arm. A gentle back rub. All simple physical gestures, and all too frequently beyond my ability...reactionscomments
