HOW MY JOURNEY BEGANOne day, my eyes became swollen, running and painful. It took 5 years for my diagnosis, after multiple doctor visits and being...reactions6comments
Up and downNoticed unusual source on my body a lot in the scalp and some on my arm. Also had, and other symptoms such...reactions1comment
PsA and FibromyalgiaMy first psoriasis spot appeared on my knee when I was pregnant with my first child at 22 years old. I continued...reactions2comments
Some Days Are HardI was diagnosed after many years of not knowing why I had so many hard days. There are really hard days. Getting...reactions2comments
Still looking for the right treatmentLooking back, I started having symptoms in my 20’s, but didn’t connect the dots until they increased and I had my first...reactions1comment
Living in pain and trying as hard as I can to not let Psoriatic arthritis eat me alive!I was an extremely active person hiking, dirt biking, swimming, all the time. In 2000, I began to really struggle with pain...reactions2comments
I WAS okay.Over the summer, I used our pool to exercise. I lost 10 lbs, I walked straight and was doing very well. I...reactions2comments
It took so long to find out what was wrongI used to be a really active person. In 2019, I qualified as a personal trainer and at the age of 48...reactions2comments
MOVING FORWARDI was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in 2018 when the base joint of my big toes, riddled by gout for almost...reactions13comments
I wishI can not find a physician that agrees with the psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. My fingernails are all over the map. Some...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
I Woke Up In A New World With Psoriatic ArthritisI woke up in a world of pain and anger. Psoriatic arthritis has caused me more pain than I have ever known...reactions7comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions3comments
Rheumatologist and DermatologistThis article was so on target for me. I recently received direction from my rheumatologist to stop all medications (Enbrel and sulfazalazine)...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
Trough testI am on Humira and have been for about 6 months. At my last visit with my doctor, he asked how I...reactions8comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions13comments
