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...reactions1comment
And Now, I Can't Breathe...I struggle to climb the fifteen stairs to my apartment. Forest fires in Oregon and Idaho have filled the air with smoke...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
My 11 Year Story with Psoriatic ArthritisI was 58 in 1958. I contracted Lyme Disease and I believe anaplasmosis. After going through several disbelieving doctors, I found an...reactions4comments
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...reactions6comments
Happy to join this communityHi everyone - so long family history of psoriasis (grandmother, mother, brother) but no PsA that I know of. I do not...reactions1comment
Where is all of this coming from?Hey y’all, I’m new here and looking to enjoy my journey with y’all. I’ll start by sharing a bit about myself. I’m...reactions3comments
Sudden Pain and Psoriatic Arthritis DiagnosisHi. Age 56. 7 years ago nails went green & black. Doc checked for fungus and didn't know what it was. Fast...reactions2comments
Isolation, COVID19, and Psoriatic ArthritisIt's been months now dealing with COVID19 with a compromised immune system. I'm not sure I am so different than most these...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
Illness and PsAEveryone gets sick, right? Another member of the forum here had mentioned that they had a flare-up and it had happened around...reactions3comments
Diagnosed with Degenerative OsteoarthritisThe rheumatologist suspected autoimmune because it runs in my family but all tests came back negative and he said I have degenerative...reactions1comment
My PsA Journey: 8 Years and CountingI have never shared my story on this or any site for that matter. Have been battling PsA for about 8 years...reactions3comments
New to Group - Not New to Psoriatic Arthritis or PsoriasisHi everyone! I was diagnosed with Psoriasis at the age of 5 and PsA in my teens. So to say I'm a...reactions8comments
