Stories

I’m responding to the article concerning pain level reporting when seen by primary care and other doctors. I was seeing an orthopedic surgeon for after-care of shoulder surgery for arthritis...

I recently finished a creative analysis of chronic pain for my English Comp class. I enjoyed redefining what chronic pain is, how it affects people, and where my hope comes...

I started having symptoms in my early 20's, maybe even earlier. I took NSAIDs for decades. People told me I was too young to have the pain I was describing...

My PsA story isn't unusual. I started feeling pain and dismissed it as just having done too much. But then the pain continued for days. Then weeks. Then months. But...

I hate telling others about my chronics. I know I’m amazing just cuz I keep going, but others (especially judgy relatives) think I live a decadent life. Yeah, a real...

I realised in my early 30's things weren't as they should be. It didn't seem right that I was so tired and sore. I've always had issues with my skin...

Two years ago, I got a serious infection from having a cervical epidural. I was admitted to the hospital and on a cocktail of IV antibiotics for two weeks. Then...

A couple of months ago, I went to the hairdresser to have my regular colour and trim. I had started to feel a mild flare coming on: I was more...

Hi, I'm Carrie and was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, over 10 years ago. My mum had this also and I've inherited everything from her. I've had both knees replaced, one...

I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 3 years ago. I have been on multiple oral meds, infusions, and now high dose Cosentyx injections every 4 weeks. It seemed like nothing...

One year ago, I received my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. I’m 62 and thought my life quality was done. I’d wake each morning exhausted with pain in most joints, including my...

Turning 17 and 18 are supposed to be some of the best years of your life. You're about to finish high school, and even though you are battling the intense...

My mother was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 41. She lived with it for 30 years before she passed from liver failure. Six years ago, I was diagnosed...

Hello everyone, I am a 44-year-old female and yes, I have psoriatic arthritis. Unfortunately, I never have a dull day. Always waking up like what part of my body are...

I was 16 when I got psoriatic arthritis but wasn’t diagnosed until over a year later. I’m so thankful for some answers, but it didn’t change one thing: I feel...

My health has been going down for quite a few years. I have lupus, fibro, neurology, diabetes, mini-strokes, seizures, and black-out spells. Additionally, terrible back pain that I've already had...

I've dealt with a blood cancer, polycythemia vera, for almost 6 years. Last year in 2020, before I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis in May 2021, I was...

I have lived with psoriatic arthritis since age 15. I am disabled from it now. I worked for over 20 years as a registered nurse. So I was able to...

I’ve had “inexplicable” pain since I was a child. I am 40 and was finally diagnosed a month ago. It’s been life-changing in terms of my mental health, as well...

I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and osteoarthritis in 2018 after competing in a 15K race and suffering debilitating neck pain for about 6 months. I have tried 5 different...