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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 covered the backs of my knees that would... By PaigeY943 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Trough testI am on Humira and have been for about 6 months. At my last visit with my doctor, he asked how I was doing and I replied I felt the... By Porkypine1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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 in my mid 20’s (25 tops) and I... By Hilarybarr77143 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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 pain was a shocker. After a few years... By Jupiter2852 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
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 my feet with bent knees. Within 10 minutes... By AlisaLavine2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 to get a diagnosis. My doctor thought I... By debbie710161 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments