Don't Panic. Listen and Learn....Whenever there’s a large-scale health crisis, the natural inclination is to panic for the well-being of our loved ones with compromised immune...reactionscomments
Hair (loss) and drug side effects...Hi, I'm new. I'm urgently waiting to see rheumatologist as my ordinary doctor (and me) are alarmed that I have severe symptoms...reactions4repliesTreatment
Reluctant Rheumatologists...Has anyone else found it difficult getting a treatment regime from rheumatologists/doctors? I'm not taking anything other than CBD oil (currently can't...reactions8repliesTreatment
Fatigue: The Underestimated Symptom in Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic condition characterized by red, scaly patches on the skin and inflammation in the joints, causing pain...reactionscomments
PsA Sucks...PsA has changed my life. I can’t do the things I used to or the things I’d like to. It started yesterday...reactions1comment
An Unexpected Telehealth Visit...In late April 2020, I had an office visit scheduled with my rheumatologist. I actually considered postponing the appointment because my psoriatic...reactionscomments
My Experience Treating Psoriatic Arthritis With Medical Marijuana...Around 4 or 5 years ago, my daughter took notice of the number of pills I took on a daily basis. There...reactionscomments
Managing Psoriatic Arthritis and Knee Pain...Psoriatic arthritis picks its fights in many areas of the body. For me, my neck is the most painful, followed by my...reactionscomments
Brain Fog: The Impact of RA on Mental Functioning...Results from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 61 percent of survey participants living with RA experienced brain fog within...reactionscomments
The Strobe Light of Chronic Illness – How Others See Only Small Snapshots...I was watching a cop show the other day and one of those obligatory, “drug addled-club goers rave” scenes came on. You...reactionscomments
Dry, Cracked, and Very Parched...A few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked...reactionscomments
4 Self-Advocating Tips...When suffering from such a mysterious illness, you are often required to see multiple doctors that specialize in different things. I can...reactionscomments
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis: Imagine If...As a psoriatic arthritis patient, one of the things I struggle with is feeling like my family and friends really “understand” what...reactions9comments
On Quarantine Even Before Quarantine: My Diagnosis Story...I am Annelyse. I am 24 years old, and I have just been recently diagnosed with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis this year...reactions3comments
Ask The Advocate: Real PsA Diagnosis Stories...For those with psoriatic arthritis, the condition can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
Sausage Fingers and the Validation I Never Knew I Needed...We live in a social media world. Many of our life-defining moments are posted online for anyone and everyone to see. One...reactions22comments
Other Health Conditions Experienced Alongside Lupus...The journey to receiving a lupus diagnosis can be a long one. The symptoms of lupus can be nonspecific and overlap with...reactionscomments
Moving with Psoriatic Arthritis...So, I moved in August. I am at the point in my diagnosis, where I know I need to work a day...reactions4comments
