My First Year with PsAOkay. I admit the title to this story is a bit misleading. Of course I didn't just start dealing with PsA symptomatology a year ago and conveniently received a diagnosis... By AlisaLavine2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The gift of timeOlder people always complain about aches and pains as they age. This gets overheard by young people. So in my mind, the pain that worsened from childhood into adulthood was... By CommunityMembercb11aa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A life changerIt all started with just a swollen toe back in 2013. Within a year of seeing different doctors, I was officially diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 2014. I had never... By lesomom1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
From Sores To PainIn 2018, I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and was forced to retire from a 30+ year combined career in security corrections and law enforcement. I have had psoriasis most... By CommunityMember8741 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 told there was nothing wrong with me. The... By harrisdb3201 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Up and downNoticed unusual source on my body a lot in the scalp and some on my arm. Also had, and other symptoms such as fibromyalgia and RA and was not aware... By CommunityMember4071 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
PsA and FibromyalgiaMy first psoriasis spot appeared on my knee when I was pregnant with my first child at 22 years old. I continued to get more patches through the years. At... By CommunityMember6717b71 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 up and going to work was hard. Working... By PsA is hard1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hands that comfort but can’t be comforted.I myself have arthritis, but my elderly aunt who recently turned 74, has been living with it for many years now. I love my aunt and it saddens me, yet... By CommunityMember1897011 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 psoriasis flare in my late 30’s. It took... By CommunityMembercb9b1f1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 in my hip joints terribly. My active life... By lisaandchrisv3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 over do, but do not know how I... By kitzers14 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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, I felt really quite proud. This was in... By CommunityMember86354222 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
MOVING FORWARDI was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in 2018 when the base joint of my big toes, riddled by gout for almost 50 years, became chronically inflamed. One toe had... By kenlip2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
I wishI can not find a physician that agrees with the psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. My fingernails are all over the map. Some club, some spoon and some just split and... By CommunityMemberc2945a1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 be my most dedicated advocate. I've learned diet... By lindabilly1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 to hide my pain because I didn't want... By Perchfry1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 effect on my stomach. I’m then switched to... By CommunityMember4e3d251 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Rheumatologist and DermatologistThis article was so on target for me. I recently received direction from my rheumatologist to stop all medications (Enbrel and sulfazalazine). I was to start Cosentyx. There is a... By CommunityMember4e3d251 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 arthritis (PsA) weather flare. I wanted to stay... By Autumn Herald3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments