The Downside of Determination with Psoriatic Arthritis...In most respects, having determination is a great thing. If you describe someone as “determined” they are driven, successful, even resolute. When you are determined, you are focused to see...reactions1comment
Illness and PsA...Everyone gets sick, right? Another member of the forum here had mentioned that they had a flare-up and it had happened around the same time for 2 years running. Lying...reactions3comments
What do you do when you’re in bed with a flare up, also battling major headaches?...I already take 10-325 mg of Percocet every 6 hours and I’m on my third trial pack of Otezla! I’ve noticed I’ve been having more frequent headaches and they’re pretty...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSide EffectsComorbiditiesCopingFlares
How To Handle Insensitive Remarks With Psoriatic Arthritis...I’m always talking about the insensitive remarks people make towards having a chronic illness. Whether it’s being told that we are too young to have such a disease, that we...reactions4comments
Pain Management consultation...I had my very long awaited (referred April 2019) appointment with the pain management doctor today. Whilst I agree with her general holistic approach- 'medicate less to live more' to...reactions7repliesDiet & Nutrition
Ankle problems...I'm in my 30's and use to be quite active. Then I literally woke up with severe pain and swelling in my left ankle after my usual run two days...reactions19repliesNewly DiagnosedAssistive DevicesTreatment
Can Chemotherapy & Stem Cell Treatment Be Used for Psoriatic Arthritis?...I was recently very touched by an article that I read in USA Today. The article was about actress Selma Blair and her next steps in her journey with Multiple...reactions2comments
Does Psoriatic Arthritis Stand in the Way of Your Dreams?...Some people dream of being president. Other people dream of becoming doctors, lawyers, or veterinarians. However, all my life I wanted to be a mom. I am blessed with wonderful...reactionscomments
Before I Could Live With Psoriatic Arthritis, I Had to Mourn the Life I Had Without It...I had no clue what to expect when I was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Outside of my rheumatologist telling me that it wasn’t curable, but that he could only...reactionscomments
A Tangled Web of Psoriatic Symptoms...I just received my diagnosis last week and I’m still reeling. I don’t know what to do or how to move forward. For me, it took a while to get...reactions7repliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyNewly Diagnosed
A World Turned Upside Down...I was diagnosed three years ago with Psoriatic Arthritis. I was 54, married, with three kids all becoming young adults. Two houses, two cars, and a job as a Senior...reactions5comments
No, I Am Not a Doctor. I Just Live With Psoriatic Arthritis...I have had psoriasis for over 50 years and psoriatic arthritis for the past 35 years. In the last 15 years, I have considered myself an expert by experience only...reactions2comments
Autoimmune Disease and Disability...Psoriasis 1982 Inverse Psoriasis 1982 Psoriatic Arthritis 1985 Hiatus Hernia 1985 Thoracic spine 1991 Peritonitis 1994 Gerd 1995 Uveitis 1996 and 1998 Shingles 2011 Tinnitus diagnosed 2011 Tinnitus chronic 2015...reactions1comment
How I Coped After My PsA Diagnosis...This is my experience of being diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), coming to terms with the diagnosis, and trying to continue with my career and life. Everyone will have a...reactions6comments
Active 7 days agoDoes anyone have eye issues with PsA?...Well, recently I started having some issues with my eyes. My eyes burn and they feel blurry and so red. They are not itchy like allergies. I did make an...reactions94repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
Psoriatic Arthritis and Knee Pain...When you take time to think about it, it makes a great deal of sense why knee pain is so prevalent in the PsA community. After all, the knees are...reactions2comments
I’m in the Process of Being Diagnosed. Can Somebody Help Please?...Hi all, I hope someone can help me, I will try to keep a long story short, but I've been suffering with joint pain due to psoriatic arthritis for about...reactions4repliesDiagnosisSymptomsExercise
Tried that, didn't work....what now?...I have had PsA for 14 years. I also have Osteoarthritis, AS and Fibromyalgia. I have problems with every joint except my left shoulder although I don't know what will...reactionsrepliesTreatment
Psoriatic Arthritis at Work...Working is just one of those things that most of us have to do on a regular basis. Whether we are feeling up to it or not. There are bills...reactionscomments
Find Your Mantra When Living With Psoriatic Arthritis...After having psoriasis for over 55 years, psoriatic arthritis for 35 years and fibromyalgia for 2 years; these diseases have taken somewhat of a toll on me. When we are...reactions2comments
