20 years old, 3rd Shot of HumiraHello all, I'm not sure how many of you read my last post about a week after my first shot, so give that a read if not. Anyways, I had...reactions9comments
An Experience Using Curcumin For Psoriatic ArthritisFirstly, let me say I am not associated in any way, shape, or form with any herbal (or any other) medication company. I have, over the many, many years of...reactions7comments
Twenty years old and my first time using HumiraHello all, I just recently turned 20 years old, and I want to share my story. Its been a horrible past year as I realized that my psoriasis not only...reactions5comments
Neverending list of medical bolognaThree years ago I threw my back out and spent a week in the hospital. Five months later, it happened again. I have no memory of going to the hospital...reactions6comments
My first flareI am recently diagnosed with PSA and am having my first flare. The pain is intense mostly in my hands, arms, and back. I am also severely anemic so the...reactions9comments
Explaining to friends that you don't look 'that' illOver many years of treatment for PsA, we have all heard the comment, "Well you don't look that ill." Sometimes friends will say it as a way to cheer you...reactions5comments
I feel defeatedI am 49 and was diagnosed with PsA this year. I have had psoriasis since I was around 12, my elbows and scalp, I was diagnosed in my mid 20's...reactions2comments
My PsA work life.My PsA pains became obvious a few years after I first started working. I’ve always had manual jobs which involved lifting heavy objects, fitting engine parts, undoing and tightening nuts...reactions3comments
HopelessI have had PsA for about 5 yrs but it has really progressed in the last year and especially the last few months. I have to travel about 4 hrs...reactions3comments
Long roadI have had PsA for at least 10 years. I think the whole thing started when I stepped out of a truck wrong and rolled my Left ankle. I had...reactions3comments
Will someone please listen to me?I have advanced PSA and other comorbidities. I have been diagnosed with Stage 3b kidney failure. I can't find a team of doctors anywhere willing to communicate with one another...reactions3comments
Why Aren’t More People Talking About Psoriatic Arthritis?There are over 100 arthritis afflictions, illnesses, and autoimmune diseases. However, unless we identify with Lupus or Lyme Disease people don’t see our disease as serious. At least that is...reactions3comments
A Journey With Autoimmune DiseasesI was diagnosed with psoriasis almost 30 years ago. I am now 62. I had a rash on my feet, and tried OTC creams, drugs, etc, and could not get...reactions1comment
PSA: My Uninvited GuestPSA Disease is quite a myriad of symptoms. Some are quite extreme and painful and are always present. Some come and go like the uninvited guest. Many symptoms are unique...reactions2comments
I hate thisHi my name is Wendy aka "fatfinger." My right index finger is my sausage digit. For the longest time doctors knew I had something but over the years the name...reactions1comment
Just diagnosedHello. I was just diagnosed with PsA at the age of 65. I had symptoms for years but ignored them. I am a retired RN and I had never heard...reactions21comments
My First BiologicI just met with my new nurse and took my first Enbrel injection. I'm looking forward to feeling better but scared at the potential of side effects and potential dangers...reactions2comments
The Great Slow-DownSo at the age of forty, it seems it is time to slow down. Take it a bit easier. Conserve some energy wherever possible. But what does that mean, and...reactions4comments
How blessed a pain free day would be.I think being awakened in the middle of the night or very early morning takes the cake in my world of unrivaled pain. For me — there is nothing as...reactions3comments
Every day is a new dayIt was August 2016, I had just returned from an awesome adventure in Gunnison National Park, CO when my world was turned upside down. I began to experience aches and...reactions7comments
