Stories

I 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...

I 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...

I 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...

Two 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...

My 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...

I 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...

I believe my psoriatic arthritis (PsA) started by problems with my feet. Plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, a torn left Achilles tendon, and partial tear on right. Each problem treated independently...

Hi! 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...

I’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...

Hi, 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...

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...

I'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...

I 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...

I 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...

So 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...

I 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...

This 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...

Dealt 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...

It 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...

I 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...