The severe skin issues that accompany the body aches and pain.I am a brand new member and thankful that I found this forum to see what others are going through and to have a place to share my own symptoms...reactions1comment
The Slow Evolution of Psoriatic DiseaseI am a retired pediatric cardiologist who has struggled with psoriatic arthritis for several years. The majority of my pain is related to enthesitis, although my joints are slowly becoming...reactions3comments
Tired 24/7I was diagnosed with psoriasis in 4th grade. Nothing of it I thought except severe scalp dandruff. As I got older, it got worse. Then in junior high I started...reactions1comment
On the road to a diagnosisI am a 27 year old female living in South Africa, I found this website after searching for a support group or forum. My first flare up started on the...reactions8comments
Not diagnosed yetTwo years ago, I was running through an airport when a stress fracture occurred in my heel bone (calcaneus bone). It took all summer and an MRI to diagnose the...reactions11comments
I Have Psoriatic Arthritis, But It Doesn't Have MeMy journey with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) began quite abruptly, as often happens with PsA. Suddenly my legs started to hurt and I couldn't figure out why. It was another symptom...reactions1comment
FrustrationI was 50. I remember the day it started. My knees hurt. I kept thinking it would get better, but it just got worse. I went to the doctor she...reactions2comments
My storyHi! My story begins as a little boy learning to play tennis with his older brother and being taught by our father. My dad was a really good tennis player...reactions2comments
Been living in hell without proper diagnosisI’ve just been diagnosed after 15 years! I started to struggle with my feet at 37 years old and at 41 years old, I was told it was osteoarthritis. I...reactions1comment
MY Daily struggleHi, I've had psoriatic arthritis for 45 years. I'm 53 now. I started with 80% body/scalp psoriasis at age 9. Then as the years went on and into my late...reactions2comments
Discrimination?I saw my a NP at my primary doctor last week. (Side note: I’m a RN, 38 yrs old.) I took the paperwork for a handicap placard and intermittent FMLA...reactions5comments
Long RoadI've had back trouble since I was 20, but just worked through it. Right after I was married in 1993, I began breaking out in what we thought were hives...reactions6comments
Exhausted with fatigueI have been diagnosed for 5 years now with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and I also suffer with severe psoriasis. I have tried numerous medications and I’m currently on Secukinumab, which...reactions34comments
DiagnosisI have suffer with psoriasis for as long as I can remember... around my hairline, ears and elbows. Around 7-8 years ago, it started to become a lot worse and...reactions3comments
Finally we are getting somewhereSo it all started with me becoming increasingly distressed and anxious, as no doctor could agree in the NHS what was wrong. Each had their own thoughts and no one...reactions8comments
Body is shotI was diagnosed with PsA when I went and got exams for a back ache that would not go away. Xrays show I have arthritis in my back. I'm sure...reactions1comment
Living in pain for 30 yearsThis months swollen body part is my first 2 fingers on my right hand. Yes, I am right handed as well as a bartender/server. Anxiety and depression is setting in...reactions1comment
Symptoms forever, recent diagnosisDealt with pain all over, all my adult life. A pinky finger finally led to my diagnosis. Thank goodness. Hoping to progress daily, but theres always set backs. Thank you...reactions2comments
Rug Pulled Out From Under MeIt has been a long time since I’ve written a post, I feel I’m in constant turmoil and life keeps throwing more at me. I will forewarn you that this...reactions37comments
LynneI have had psoriasis and bad joints since I was 10. I was misdiagnosed all my life until I went private about 6 years ago. I am now 60. Even...reactions3comments
