Relief...I had horrible psoriasis growing up all over my body...constantly receiving treatment for my skin. As a young adult, I would have an outbreak only at times of extreme stress...reactions8comments
PsA Sucks: Hip Pain and Nail Problems...Hi there. I live in New Zealand and was diagnosed at 28, I’m now 58 (shock horror) 😆. I’m having issues with my SI joints and outer hip joints and...reactions8comments
My Story: Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment...I started showing symptoms at age 39, and was finally diagnosed at 42. I am now 63 years old. I have the kind that attacks the digits, the fingers, toes...reactions2comments
Inflammation in Hands and Fingers...Does anyone experience inflammation on the palm side of the hand and fingers instead of the upper side? My joints only look red on the upper side but on the...reactions4repliesSymptoms
PsA Woes: Conflicting Emotions & Contradictions...Everyone has a need to be understood. For those of us with psoriatic arthritis, we have a need to have others understand what it's like to live every single day...reactionscomments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...I hope you understand how much we appreciate you taking time out of your day to help us better understand how psoriatic arthritis impacts daily life. Your experiences, your insight...reactionscomments
PsA: A Pain In My Hip!!...I was diagnosed with PsA in 2011 and literally went through the wringer to find a treatment that helps. I was prescribed Humira after a particularly bad flare of both...reactions5comments
Chills. Are they a significant problem?...I’ve been experiencing lower body chills, mid-torso through feet, almost every afternoon until late evening. They started about 3 months ago. I'm diagnosed with PsA, diabetes, CFS, gout, plus several...reactions5repliesSymptoms
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...reactionscomments
Real Stories & Strange Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis...Living with psoriatic arthritis does not come without its physical challenges. Swelling, joint pain, fatigue are all commonly shared symptoms. But what about those strange unexplained symptoms of psoriatic arthritis?...reactions10comments
What are your favorite hobbies and distractions?...Whether it’s related to symptoms, flares, treatment side effects, or something unrelated to PsA, we all feel overwhelmed from time to time. What are your favorite ways to get your...reactions7repliesCoping
Psoriatic Disease, I Abhor You...Abhor. Its official definition is a verb and means “regard with disgust or hatred.” My definition is so much more. There are many words that come to mind when I...reactionscomments
Holland...Holland was previously a health leader on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Holland is a writer, marketing consultant, dog mom, and patient advocate. She’s lived with Crohn’s disease and Psoriasis for the majority of...
Anyone Else Sore All Over Their Body?...My whole body is sore to the touch. It feels like shin splints all over. Does anyone else get this? Have a question about living with PsA? Submit yours here!...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Psoriatic Arthritis Knee Pain...Psoriatic arthritis is so hard on the body. I haven't been dealing with it for as long as others. Mine started about seven years ago. It is mainly located in...reactions6comments
Psoriatic Woes: Do You Mind Repeating Yourself?...I have had psoriasis since 1996, partnered with psoriatic arthritis. Recently, I've attended my niece's wedding. My daughter is a junior flower girl and I am looking forward to taking...reactions4comments
Feeling Like a Psoriatic Failure...Psoriatic arthritis impacts every part of my life. As much as I wish it wasn’t true, I’m also a realist who understands (and on a good day, accepts) the reality...reactions2comments
Do I Have Psoriatic Arthritis?...Hi, I was diagnosed 9 yrs ago with autoimmune thyroiditis. I was really sick before my diagnosis. Is this linked to PsA? I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia also. Have...reactions2repliesComorbiditiesDiagnosis
Should I Stay On My Medication/Treatment?...Is it safe to be on these heavy-duty immune-suppressing drugs when we need our immune systems to be as strong as possible right now during the pandemic? I asked my...reactions2repliesBiologicTreatment
Psoriatic Arthritis Knee Pain...Psoriatic arthritis is so hard on the body. I haven't been dealing with it for as long as others. Mine started about seven years ago. It is mainly located in...reactions6comments
