New Mom, New PsA Diagnosis...So I guess it really started when I was 6 or 7. I saw a dermatologist for a red itchy rash on my legs. After several trips and skin scrapings...reactions1comment
How long does it take for deformity and disability to occur with PsA?...Hi there, I have pain in my spine, two toes, my right-hand wrist, and my left-hand finger. My blood test shows positive for CRP and ESR and I am waiting...reactions2repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Newly Diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis...Hi, I am newly diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis without the psoriasis component. For years, my rheumatologist waited for a formal diagnosis as he believed I quite possibly had gouty arthritis...reactions3comments
Everything Takes Longer with Psoriatic Arthritis...I often joke that I move at a snail’s pace. The truth is that I really do move slower than my friends and family. I can’t blame my age, because...reactions3comments
The Effect of Weather on Psoriatic Arthritis: Under Atmospheric Pressure...From time to time I am forced to remember that my body is a biological being and that other environmental and biological things can affect it. Have you ever seen...reactions5comments
Coping with Psoriatic Arthritis...I wish I had better advice than I currently do for coping with psoriatic arthritis. When it comes down to it, I feel like coping for me can come in...reactions4comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...reactionscomments
Can We Find Validation in Life with Psoriatic Arthritis?...Every now and again, you get a nice run of days when you can almost “forget” that you have a chronic illness. You go about your life, like any other...reactions4comments
Supplements for reducing joint pain/damage...Are there any supplements anyone here has used that seem to help reduce joint pain/damage? From what I gather, high-quality fish oil and glucosamine sulfate may be helpful, but has...reactions30repliesDiet & NutritionTreatment
Managing/eliminating psoriasis...Has anyone found a means of successfully managing psoriasis? I have two fairly large (1-2" in diameter) patches of psoriasis on my scalp, and am currently on sulfasalazine, which apparently...reactions4repliesTreatment
Reducing fatigue...Hi all, I am new to the forum, and was wondering what others have done to minimize the fatigue that tends to accompany psoriatic arthritis. Recently I have been experimenting...reactions16repliesFatigue
8 Ways You Know You Have Psoriatic Arthritis...There are several ways that a doctor can tell if you have psoriatic arthritis. Some of these include swollen fingers, joint damage, or suspect skin rashes. It isn't too often...reactions1comment
Up and Down The Stairs With Psoriatic Arthritis...For the past month, my stories have been about the new addition to our family, our new granddaughter. Having a new baby brings big changes. I bet you are wondering...reactionscomments
Midnight Shenanigans with Psoriatic Arthritis...Sleep, how I miss you. We used to be such good friends. When you left in the mornings, I would feel refreshed like having a good cup of coffee with...reactionscomments
Has anyone had plastic surgery?...Have a question about living with PsA? Submit yours here!...reactionsrepliesSurgery
We Are All Different: A Look at Variations in Psoriatic Arthritis...We are all made, each and every one of us, differently. No two people are alike. Our life experiences, our bodies, and yes, even how our bodies handle psoriatic arthritis...reactions12comments
Three Things Disneyland Has Taught Me About Psoriatic Arthritis...People think that I am obsessed with Disney and Disneyland. Okay, maybe they are right. Believe it or not, Disneyland does more than entertain me, it has taught me a...reactionscomments
Functionally Sick with Psoriatic Arthritis...Being “sick” isn’t a black and white thing. There are a million and one shades of grey, all mixed up together. Our days can’t be categorized by “sick” or “well.”...reactions3comments
8 Psoriatic Arthritis-Friendly Kitchen Tools To Help This Holiday Season...I was determined to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner myself this year. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberries, and cookies. I was excited, thrilled! Cooking and hosting...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis at Work...Work, oh this thing that we have to do to pay the bills. For some of us, it is a passion and for some of us, it is just a...reactions2comments
