My PsA diagnosis journeyI had a nasty trauma, in 2004 and onwards, until 2006. I then started with symptoms of extreme fatigue, painful lower back. The tiredness increased, and now both knees, and... By kb691 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Livia's Long Journey to a DiagnosisIn 2008 I was diagnosed with lupus all the symptoms never really matched to me but I am not the doctor. Moved to another state new doctor diagnosed me with... By lknight611 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Diagnosis In Progress"Why does it always look like I have been kneeling?" A question I asked myself every single time I have looked in the mirror since childhood. Of course, as a... By kristjanna4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Awful DiseaseI am turning 64 this year. I've been dealing with this insidious disease since I can remember. I started typing up everything that I'm dealing with and finally deleted most... By wallacemathteach1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sarah: Experiences After Finding the Right TreatmentI have recently had psoriatic arthritis diagnosed (in the last six months) and have been taking methotrexate since then. Apart from slight nausea on the day after I take it... By sarahjh1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Living With Psoriatic Arthritis: Family Support & Treatment JourneyHi, I’m Pat and I have PsA. I was diagnosed with RA in 1968, I was 18 years old. I left the doctor's office and cried on the 15-minute walk... By patriciams2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Newly Diagnosed: Advice for Managing Pain & Fatigue of Psoriatic ArthritisHi everyone, my name is Tony Hartnell. I have recently been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis after being miss diagnosed with PMR. I took steroids in the form of Prednisone for... By tonyarthurhartnell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Journey to a Psoriatic Arthritis DiagnosisI need your help. I’m almost 100% sure I have PsA however have not been diagnosed with it yet. When I was 45, I pulled my thumb back and injured... By petercote2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Possible PsA: Seeing Specialist in February 2021I am thankful for this site. I'm 51, and I have had psoriasis for many years. 25-30 years on 15-20 percent of my body. I have been suffering from pain... By chevy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Path To The Diagnosis Of Psoriatic ArthritisMy story started long before where I began to see real issues. At the beginning of 2019, I was 54 years old and laid off from my job of 23... By margiotta903 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Constant Pain & Exhaustion with Psoriatic ArthritisI was diagnosed at 25 and I'm 41 now. It started with pitting in my nails and skin lesions on my elbows, knees, and scalp. Then the pain began. First... By jribz1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Journey: Traditional & Alternative MedicineThe story could be a book. The short version is Psoriatic Arthritis has taught me so much about self-care. I fought so long to not use biologics by changing my... By ltrubs1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding the Right Treatment for Psoriatic ArthritisIt has been a bit of a journey over the last 2 years. From being told I had PsA to a few weeks later being told it was sciatica then... By bigal1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Irony of the Pandemic Teaching Me The Importance of Taking Care of My HealthIf you are similar to me then the last place you want to be is at a clinic. I find the moment I get out of the car my feet... By rachstarr3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Undiagnosed/Misdiagnosed: Is it Psoriatic Arthritis or Ankylosing Spondylitis?I am so over the pain and suffering I endure with whatever form of arthritis I am dealing with! I was vaguely diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis by a rude rheumatologist... By susie361 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
I Am Not Crazy - It Was All RealI grew up in a household where you couldn't be sick or injured unless it was something mom approved of and could use to her advantage. I first had joint... By laziepandabear7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Over and Done: Suffering with Psoriatic ArthritisI suffered for years... many doctors not up on their autoimmune diseases. I lost employment as a nurse of 30 years because I could not walk and the fatigue is... By nancynurse1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Medical Information Is Yours To ViewIts been up in the air for a few months whether I have psoriatic arthritis or not, due to never having an elevated sed rate. I do understand that you... By kitzers13 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Tentative Diagnosis During a PandemicI'm new to the group and very glad that I found this resource, as the journey has not been an easy one. I've been sick with different autoimmune conditions since... By lboisson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Pain & Mental HealthMy Doctor has sent me to a pain management course. Their expert talked about how the brain works with pain and the answer is exercise (WHAT) and he is trying... By russell-evans1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments