More than 30 years before diagnosisIn 1990, I was attempting to learn how to rock climb. I took a few minor, 6ft falls but landed correctly on...reactions1comment
Questioning your diagnosis?I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis over 31 years ago. Unlike many others, it didn't take long for me...reactions7comments
A long journey to get the diagnosis!Sadly, my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis has taken about 20 years. My former rheumatologist never even mentioned this disease or the possibility...reactions1comment
Welcome to Psoriatic-Arthritis.com StoriesAt Psoriatic-Arthritis.com, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with psoriatic arthritis can be a challenge, but...reactions2comments
Secondary virus/fungal infection on top of footWith the maddening itching of palmoplantar psoriasis where under the 'cooked' feeling skin small red dots appear, I developed what my dermatologist...reactions4comments
Arthritis and diabetesI have had diabetes since age 35. Slowly progressed neuropathy in feet and hands that started as a feeling of wearing gloves...reactions2comments
Questions I Need to Stop Asking MyselfI suffer from psoriatic arthritis daily. I have for years, even before I knew I had PsA. My diagnosis came almost five...reactions3comments
Are you kidding me?In 1996, I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and had a discectomy L3 and L4. While recovering, I got very sick...reactions9comments
Psoriasis after AstraZeneca InjectionHello, I was 70 when I received my 1st AstraZeneca injection. Within 2 weeks, I started getting these painful sores, mostly on...reactions1comment
PSA JourneyI am a 60-year-old woman diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 2021. I am still new to this and learning every day. Never...reactions2comments
How I Managed 40 Years with PsAI'm 68 years old and was diagnosed in 1983. Basic skin problem with swollen joints. Started with anti-inflammatories, methotrexate, steroids, etc. Managed...reactions1comment
PSAI was diagnosed in 2015, severe plaque psoriasis on my head it was so painful. My story started with a hysterectomy at...reactions4comments
Keep on movingWhen I was initially diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I methodically worked to offset its effects with an eye on holistic arts...reactions9comments
Range AnxietyHere in the UK, the government has decreed that transport power will move to electricity. Owners of electric cars suffer from a...reactions3comments
THE DiagnosisIt's difficult to know that your whole body hurts and nobody believes you. Doctors, friends, and family all seem to think you...reactions1comment
PsA how it affects my whole body and my struggle to carry onMedical information I have no swelling in any of my joints and no inflammation shows in the blood tests, but this has...reactions1comment
So weary of Chronic painI'm one of the lucky ones. I have psoriatic arthritis, but so far I've never had psoriasis. I was diagnosed in 2015...reactions1comment
a host of autoimmune problemsI have Hashimoto’s after having a complete hysterectomy at age 32. Then I was diagnosed with Eagles syndrome, then cervical dystonia so...reactions1comment
The unseen killerI was put on lots of different painkillers, but none of them worked only steroids before I saw the rheumatologist. In June...reactions1comment
Living with PSA FlareI have had psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for 3 years. I take 2 injections of Cosentyx a month to control it in combination...reactions1comment
