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...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...
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatment
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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Masks Are the New Statement Bag...So, here’s the deal, whether we like it or not we are all going to probably need to be wearing masks out...reactionscomments
Living with Fibromyalgia and AS...When you live with ankylosing spondylitis, the pain is constant. Not to mention the brain fog, extreme fatigue, stiffness, trouble sleeping, and...reactionscomments
What Are Foods To Help Psoriatic Arthritis Inflammation?...Do you know what our Mediterranean friends consume in their diet? Throughout history, their baseline has always been vegetables, fruits, whole grains...reactionscomments
Three's A Crowd: Arthritis Was Ruining My Friendships...A recent flare reminded me that arthritis is far wider reaching than physical pain and limitations alone. Alongside my independence, PsA deprives...reactions2comments
Can Cannabis Help With Psoriatic Arthritis?...I grew up in the ’60s and '70s, need I say more? Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a...reactions6comments