Learning CurveI’m a warrior of an actual diagnosis in 2013 with real psoriatic arthritis (PsA) issues from my early 30's. I've learned to be my most dedicated advocate. I've learned diet... By lindabilly1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ignorining my pain, not such a good thingI’ve had psoriatic arthritis since 2006, so I’ve gotten used to a certain level of pain and other symptoms. I’ve always tried to hide my pain because I didn't want... By Perchfry1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Psoriatic arthritis is difficultI’m diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 10/21. I start on Methotrexate and after a couple of weeks, I find it has an effect on my stomach. I’m then switched to... By CommunityMember4e3d251 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Rheumatologist and DermatologistThis article was so on target for me. I recently received direction from my rheumatologist to stop all medications (Enbrel and sulfazalazine). I was to start Cosentyx. There is a... By CommunityMember4e3d251 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Brain Fog - What I Need Others Around Me to KnowI woke up struggling. A long night of storms made for little sleep and lots of pain. Thunderstorms are my worst psoriatic arthritis (PsA) weather flare. I wanted to stay... By Autumn Herald3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My PSA Journey.I started getting symptoms around 19, severe joint pain and swelling in my fingers, wrists, knees, and feet. I had psoriasis that covered the backs of my knees that would... By PaigeY943 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Trough testI am on Humira and have been for about 6 months. At my last visit with my doctor, he asked how I was doing and I replied I felt the... By Porkypine1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
There has to be a better diagnosis protocolI had psoriasis on my elbows, ankles, and knees my whole life. Not big patches, but they were there. I started hurting in my mid 20’s (25 tops) and I... By Hilarybarr77143 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Athlete Learning to Live with PsAAs a 50-year-old avid cyclist, runner, and hiker that has spent the bulk of my life active, suddenly feeling stiff with joint pain was a shocker. After a few years... By Jupiter2852 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
More than 30 years before diagnosisIn 1990, I was attempting to learn how to rock climb. I took a few minor, 6ft falls but landed correctly on my feet with bent knees. Within 10 minutes... By AlisaLavine2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Questioning your diagnosis?I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis over 31 years ago. Unlike many others, it didn't take long for me to get a diagnosis. My doctor thought I... By debbie710161 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A long journey to get the diagnosis!Sadly, my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis has taken about 20 years. My former rheumatologist never even mentioned this disease or the possibility of it. My labs all have shown very... By mamainacrowd2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Secondary virus/fungal infection on top of footWith the maddening itching of palmoplantar psoriasis where under the 'cooked' feeling skin small red dots appear, I developed what my dermatologist recognized as a fungal overgrowth. He did a... By nonib21 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Arthritis and diabetesI have had diabetes since age 35. Slowly progressed neuropathy in feet and hands that started as a feeling of wearing gloves and plastic boots. Then got worse a feeling... By CommunityMemberb792901 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Are you kidding me?In 1996, I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and had a discectomy L3 and L4. While recovering, I got very sick with a staph infection and almost died. Life... By CommunityMember44290a2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Psoriasis after AstraZeneca InjectionHello, I was 70 when I received my 1st AstraZeneca injection. Within 2 weeks, I started getting these painful sores, mostly on my legs and arms. I had to see... By CommunityMember8f18e41 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
PSA JourneyI am a 60-year-old woman diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 2021. I am still new to this and learning every day. Never really knowing what the day will be symptom-wise... By kslawton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How I Managed 40 Years with PsAI'm 68 years old and was diagnosed in 1983. Basic skin problem with swollen joints. Started with anti-inflammatories, methotrexate, steroids, etc. Managed with exercise, good eating habits, and low stress... By pell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
PSAI was diagnosed in 2015, severe plaque psoriasis on my head it was so painful. My story started with a hysterectomy at 28, 1985, then my bladder fell out reconstruction... By tburch1021 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
PsA how it affects my whole body and my struggle to carry onMedical information I have no swelling in any of my joints and no inflammation shows in the blood tests, but this has been the case for years. I have scalp... By richard-22 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments