Pain with no swelling and normal inflammation blood tests now...Hi everyone! I have been diagnosed since last May and have so far been treated with Methotrexate (taken off when the tests showed liver damage, all better now), Diclofenic (taken...reactions5repliesTreatmentSymptoms
Anyone using oral steroids, creams, or injections?...Doctors have had me taking oral steroids, multiple steroid injections, and rubbing a steroid cream on my body for the past 6 months. I am worried about prolonged exposure to...reactions1replyTreatment
Will I experience the same side effects on a different biologic for PsA?...I recently came off Humira due to unwanted side effects. It was working so well for me for 4 months. I’m waiting for the side effects to go away before...reactions3repliesBiologicSide EffectsTreatment
Mother to Daughter: Coping with Psoriatic Disease Together...I look just like my dad, but I inherited my mom's personality. We're so similar, from our senses of humor, hobbies, and even the way we decorate our houses for...reactions3comments
Self-Care Giveaway Terms & Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for Self-Care Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The Self-Care (the...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Emotional Stress...There is no doubt that life’s daily stresses play a major role in sparking a flare when you live with psoriatic arthritis. When life has me all stressed out, you...reactions3comments
Hitting Rock Bottom With Psoriatic Arthritis...Hitting rock bottom is usually reserved for situations involving addiction or perhaps abusive relationships. However, the reality is that there are a million and one situations in which hitting rock...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis Support: Welcome to My Tribe...When my son was first diagnosed with psoriasis in 2002, the number of online communities for patients and caregivers were minimal. We didn’t have smartphones. We weren’t on social media...reactionscomments
The Things We Don’t Know As African Americans With Psoriatic Arthritis...There is research for everything these days, so I took it upon myself to research the correlation between people of color and psoriatic arthritis. I have always believed that there...reactionscomments
Diagnosis After Years of Pain...Hi, I've been a member of this great community for a bit now. Waiting on a diagnosis, I think I've got one..... Back in 2008, I was having extreme muscle...reactions11comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Perspective: Chronic Life Advice for My Children...I wish I didn’t have to share this advice with you, but like me, you have been cursed with chronic pain. Although we don’t all have the same chronic illnesses...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis: Expectations vs Reality...We go to our doctor appointments. We take our medicine. And we expect to feel better. But what happens when we do all that, and we don’t feel better? It...reactions2comments
Anyone else suffer from blinding headaches?...I seem to suffer blinding headaches, especially if I've overdone it physically. Paracetamol and ibuprofen together won't even touch it, sends me to bed it's that bad. Please help, feel...reactions1replySymptoms
Tip tips and flare hacks!...Hi all I thought I'd start a thread for tips and helpful advice to share when having joint pain flare ups. I'll start the ball rolling with telling you all...reactions54repliesTips & AdviceFlares
Pain Management diet...Has anyone found that a low carb or otherwise exclusion based diet has helped your symptoms? Even if excluding one food item which helped I'd love to hear anyone's experiences...reactions2repliesTreatment
Psoriatic Arthritis and Social Media...You may have heard in the news recently that the government “might” be using your social media feed to discern the “extent” of your disability. It is claimed they are...reactions1comment
Simple Stretches That Ease the Pain of Psoriatic Arthritis...Having psoriatic arthritis is tough. Waking up in the morning, my body is so stiff all over. It literally takes me hours to move without excruciating pain. The doctors tell...reactionscomments
What Is Next After A Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis?...Many of us know what we have before a formal diagnosis. All the warning signs are there. We almost see it coming. Yet, it can take some of us a...reactions10comments
My Dream Car with Psoriatic Arthritis...This past year, I was forced to find a new car. My son was in a bad car accident (no major injuries, thankfully!), so while he inherited my current car...reactions3comments
Trying to Get Final Diagnosis...The specialist I’m seeing has mentioned that he feels I’ve got this painful autoimmune disease. I’ve been researching it and I’m seeing all the roads leading to it. The stiffness...reactions4comments
