Just Stumbling Through My Psoriatic Life...How often do you feel like you’ve “got it all together?” Everything is going along as it should? Life is just going smoothly? Probably like most people, your answer (with...reactionscomments
PsA and The Ever Evolving Saga...I am 60 years old and have lived with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis most of my life. I have tried and been on almost every medication there is. But the...reactions2comments
PsA, Psoriasis and Chronic Hives...Hi, I’m 31 from Scotland. I’ve had psoriasis since I was 11 and PsA for around 4 years now. I’ve been on every damn drug available over the years and...reactions8comments
Blood Test...I have never tested positive for the HLA-B27 gene but I have suffered terribly for 37 years now. How many of you test negative for this gene? Have a question...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Does anyone have recommendations for a shampoo?...Does anyone have recommendations for a shampoo? I have tried many; some are less irritating than others but haven't found one that really works. Have a question about living with...reactions8repliesTips & Advice
Has anyone been told they have Psoriatic Arthritis and then told they don’t?...A new rheumatologist told me that he does not think I have psoriatic arthritis. He thinks I have osteoarthritis. I also have psoriasis (inverse). He said that I don't have...reactions7repliesRheumatologistDiagnosis
Nursing a Psoriatic Arthritis Hangover...I have to admit, the term hangover has really taken on a different meaning since my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis. Don't get me wrong, fun nights out with friends still...reactions19comments
Dealing With Endometriosis and Psoriatic Arthritis At The Same Time...I heard the word, endometriosis for the first time at age fifteen. "You have endometriosis." the doctor cowered. "What? I have a disease?" As a young adult, I didn’t have...reactions2comments
Feeling Beautiful with Psoriatic Arthritis: Managing Hair and Makeup Routines...On the surface, you might think that psoriatic arthritis and “beauty” concerns couldn’t be more further apart. Worrying about how you look tends to pale in comparison to facing the...reactionscomments
At Home Activities With Psoriatic Arthritis...Sitting around the house has never been a good thing for me. The longer I sit, the stiffer my joints feel. I have to do this balancing act of sitting...reactionscomments
Practicing Self-Care on a Budget...We’ve previously defined and described the importance of self-care and have given examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. While some tasks are easier than others...reactionscomments
A Nasty Fall Hurts Far More With Psoriatic Arthritis...I consider myself an outdoor person. I love working in my flower beds. My husband and I love to go fishing and sit by a roaring fire. I spend a...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Apathy...At its basic level, apathy is a general disinterest or disconcern about something. See the definition below: Ap·a·thy /ˈapəTHē/ Noun: lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.Synonyms: indifference, unconcern, detachment You...reactionscomments
Now Closed – Fatigue and Health Survey...The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon." Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know...reactionscomments
What can I expect?...So I’ve been treating my PSA since mid Sept. of last year... I’ve had it since around age 9 undiagnosed. Throughout my childhood I had pretty chronic lower back pain...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSymptoms
Maintaining Friendships as a Young Adult with Psoriatic Arthritis...I find myself struggling socially now than I did at any other age. There are times when being a working young adult with psoriatic arthritis can be totally isolating. Even...reactionscomments
When A New Diagnosis Means More Pain...One thing that we all know, is the pain that is associated with psoriatic arthritis. I have had psoriatic arthritis for the past seven years. My pain is mostly centered...reactions2comments
Rheumatic Disease and the COVID-19 Coronavirus...As the number of cases of COVID-19 increases in the US and the world, people with rheumatic diseases are wondering if their immunosuppressants put them at greater risk of acquiring...reactionscomments
Just Another Hurdle Living With Psoriatic Arthritis...The longer that I live with psoriatic arthritis, it becomes very clear that just when I think I’ve gotten over one hurdle, several more pop up behind it. Lining the...reactions15comments
You Don't Know What You Have Until It's Gone: Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...You are probably aware of the old saying, “You don’t know what you have until it's gone.” I experience this so profoundly since my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. I look around...reactions5comments
