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**Author:** [@system](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2016, 9:38am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/about-the-blog-category/11 "2016-09-07T09:38:33Z")
This is an archieve of Blogs from the old site --- ## [Pancreatitis revisit](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/pancreatitis-revisit/11567)
**Author:** [@tamac](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/tamac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 6:12am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/pancreatitis-revisit/11567 "2024-05-07T06:12:28Z")
I searched and found some on pancreatitis. Don;t know if I have it. I have been dealing with bad costo for several months. It had died down some. Now, I have pain starting again under the base of my ribs. My brain r… --- ## [Help! I'm so miserable!](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/help-im-so-miserable/4822)
**Author:** [@amyf1491](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/amyf1491)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 5:45am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/help-im-so-miserable/4822 "2024-01-26T05:45:57Z")
Hi. I am new to this and havent really figured out how to get around on here yet....but does anyone experience a lot of pain in their knees, hips, or bottoms of their feet? Ugghh...it's horrendous and hoping to get some … --- ## [Just call me Grannie](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/just-call-me-grannie/5512)
**Author:** [@Seenie](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Seenie)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 11:57am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/just-call-me-grannie/5512 "2023-04-07T11:57:33Z")
Grannie Clampett, that is. Oh. You don't know who that is? Says something about my age, I guess. Oh well, never mind. If you've been here for a while, you know me. You know that I live in the GWN (that would be, Great … --- ## [Osteo/PsA](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/osteo-psa/11231)
**Author:** [@Amos](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Amos)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/osteo-psa/11231 "2023-02-08T12:50:45Z")
I just had x-rays on my hands, elbows and shoulders because I have been having increased pain in them. All joints had notable osteoarthritis which I kind of expected. But my Dr. is dismissing PsA as a cause of any pain. … --- ## [Gluten Free Diet](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/gluten-free-diet/5825)
**Author:** [@Coffee](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Coffee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/gluten-free-diet/5825 "2021-03-15T22:53:43Z")
Has anyone gotten relief from symptoms by going on a gluten free diet? My symptoms disappear when I'm gluten free, however if I accidentally eat gluten, they return. --- ## [Medical Marijuana?](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/medical-marijuana/4771)
**Author:** [@lynzbee](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/lynzbee)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 11:07am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/medical-marijuana/4771 "2019-02-26T11:07:40Z")
Hello all I am new to this site but not new to this disease. I have struggled to get my stress levels under control and was wondering what your take is on nerve meds and/or medical marijuana as a treatment option. I ha… --- ## [There and Back Again](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/there-and-back-again/5508)
**Author:** [@waterfairy](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/waterfairy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/there-and-back-again/5508 "2018-12-29T23:50:51Z")
In November a friend of mine came to stay with us for a couple of months. This was longer than expected but thats ok. I loved having her around. She is full of wisdom and smiles jokes and laughter! I took her to the … --- ## [2018 Update](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/2018-update/9047)
**Author:** [@Suzanne](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Suzanne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/2018-update/9047 "2018-08-30T01:30:51Z")
Hello friends. :hugs: I hope everyone is managing okay. This disease is tough. My last blog post was in 2015. At that time, I went and saw my rheumy. He ran lab work and my CRP was elevated but my SED rate and all othe… --- ## [Looking of others with Psoriatic arthritis"](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/looking-of-others-with-psoriatic-arthritis/5202)
**Author:** [@Sunni](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Sunni)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2017, 7:01am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/looking-of-others-with-psoriatic-arthritis/5202 "2017-07-23T07:01:51Z")
I am 30 years old and dealing with psoriatic arthritis , which was diagnosed last year as well as 80% body coverage of psoriasis. Right now I am going drug free for both diseases as I am trying to conceive, I am looking … --- ## [July 2016](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/july-2016/5832)
**Author:** [@Moxie](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Moxie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 3:27pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/july-2016/5832 "2016-08-01T15:27:44Z")
Not much to report for July. I have minor aches and pains that seem to stick around. Still on Enbrel and MTX with good results. I am starting to type a little better too....using both hands hahaha. I visit my doc eve… --- ## [Life can be a pain](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/life-can-be-a-pain/5831)
**Author:** [@Virtuakd](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Virtuakd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 2:09pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/life-can-be-a-pain/5831 "2016-06-21T14:09:21Z")
F@ck this sh\*t! I am tired of it, but not yet so tired that I cannot carry on. I wake-up every day and have the same two thoughts. Every. F@cking. Day. “Wow! My \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_… --- ## [Cant chew](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/cant-chew/5830)
**Author:** [@IL-Gal](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/IL-Gal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 5:13pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/cant-chew/5830 "2016-06-19T17:13:16Z")
Hi, Has anyone had any trouble with there jaw? Can this PSA cause that kind of problem mine just started I cant even touch my back teeth together on the left side. --- ## [Just wondering](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/just-wondering/5829)
**Author:** [@IL-Gal](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/IL-Gal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2016, 3:17am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/just-wondering/5829 "2016-06-11T03:17:13Z")
I go to my rheumatologist every three months now should he be examining me when I go. When I go for my appointments he never looks at any thing he did on my first two visits and that was over a year ago. --- ## [June flare up 2016](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/june-flare-up-2016/5828)
**Author:** [@Moxie](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Moxie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2016, 1:40am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/june-flare-up-2016/5828 "2016-06-09T01:40:01Z")
Hi all, Feeling miserable again....and its a full blown flare up. Does anyone know if the doctor will do anything if I make an office appointment? I'm not ready to change enbrel so not much to be done I don't think. T… --- ## [April and May 2016](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/april-and-may-2016/5827)
**Author:** [@Moxie](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Moxie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/april-and-may-2016/5827 "2016-06-01T18:54:00Z")
Nothing new to report. No news is good news! All is going very well for me...other than a few joints hurting--mild aches really--compared to what I was going through. Scary to think of a flare up now. Hope all is wel… --- ## [Another Assessment](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/another-assessment/5826)
**Author:** [@TheOncomingStorm](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/TheOncomingStorm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 9:20am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/another-assessment/5826 "2016-05-18T09:20:18Z")
I had an ESA assessment yesterday to se if I am 'fit for work'. Honestly, these people never give up! It was obviously a box-ticking exercise on behalf of the assessor (who said she was a former rheumatology nurse), but … --- ## [Esophagitis with PSa?](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/esophagitis-with-psa/5824)
**Author:** [@Fee](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Fee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 10:39pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/esophagitis-with-psa/5824 "2016-04-28T22:39:51Z")
Has anyone experience esophagitis with a PSa flare? I am on Humira and am wondering do anyone get flare ups while being on Humira? Mine started last week and slowly brought me down. It didn't hit suddenly like it used… --- ## [Just wondering](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/just-wondering/5823)
**Author:** [@IL-Gal](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/IL-Gal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 7:15am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/just-wondering/5823 "2016-04-23T07:15:52Z")
Hi everyone, I was just wondering has anyone been able to get disability due to psoriatic arthritis? I am waiting for a court date even though I have a lawyer I am still nervous about what to say and do if anyone can giv… --- ## [Need some relief](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/need-some-relief/5822)
**Author:** [@IL-Gal](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/IL-Gal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 12:35am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/need-some-relief/5822 "2016-04-08T00:35:20Z")
I don't know what is going on but I am sick and tired of it. I have been on methotrexate and Humira for over a year now and I still don't have hardly any relief and I still have psoriasis not as bad but still there. I am… --- ## [Welcome to Club 50!](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/welcome-to-club-50/5821)
**Author:** [@ThreadDesigns](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/ThreadDesigns)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 11:24am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/welcome-to-club-50/5821 "2016-04-03T11:24:40Z")
50.....it's just a number.... I was determined to make sure it would be an uneventful day when I reached that magical number only to discover that it would be the first day of the rest of my life..... Just a few months i… --- ## [March 2016](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/march-2016/5820)
**Author:** [@Moxie](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Moxie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 11:16pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/march-2016/5820 "2016-03-23T23:16:27Z")
I have been doing fairly well with the only pain being in my hand. Lyrica helps that a lot. I was able to get my Enbrel paid for by one of the help sites and hopefully that can continue. I was losing my fingernails but… --- ## [Cold Turkey - Denial, wise or stupidity?](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/cold-turkey-denial-wise-or-stupidity/5819)
**Author:** [@Kellr84](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Kellr84)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2016, 10:40pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/cold-turkey-denial-wise-or-stupidity/5819 "2016-02-24T22:40:08Z")
I have been completely ignoring all my symptoms, pain and problems since June 2014. I just packed up and moved to another country, returned home and now I'm back in the UK again. I've been travelling around for nearly 2 … --- ## [PsA -- Wrecks Your Body, Messes With Your Mind](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/psa-wrecks-your-body-messes-with-your-mind/5611)
**Author:** [@Seenie](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Seenie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 1:46pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/psa-wrecks-your-body-messes-with-your-mind/5611 "2016-02-21T13:46:25Z")
"... I thought I was losing my mind these past few years or becoming a hypochondriac because first my finger and hand were killing me and then my doctor said I was fine.. then my toe and foot pain became unbearable again… --- ## [The New Normal](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/the-new-normal/5818)
**Author:** [@Scott2](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Scott2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 1:40am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/the-new-normal/5818 "2016-02-19T01:40:26Z")
I am sure everyone has this same feeling. The same voice in your head saying "I used to be able to do this!" or "ugh -- this didn't used to hurt!". Dealing with the onset of PSA nearly 14 years ago, after a destructive r… --- ## [PsA journal cont](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/psa-journal-cont/5815)
**Author:** [@junix](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/junix)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 12:18pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/psa-journal-cont/5815 "2016-02-12T12:18:08Z")
Truncated from my post "Unicorn Tuesdays." on catricorn.wordpress.com (+ all profanity filtered out) So I should journal about my psoriatic arthritis, I suppose. I started hand therapy this week! :) I learned that my rig… --- ## [The Fear Post](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/the-fear-post/5817)
**Author:** [@junix](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/junix)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 12:16pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/the-fear-post/5817 "2016-02-12T12:16:21Z")
Reposted from my blog catricorn.wordpress.com (+ all profanity filtered out) So I should get this out of the way. As I mentioned in my anger post, fear is a feeling that I know far better than anger. I am angry about my… --- ## [More doctors and only 17](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/more-doctors-and-only-17/5812)
**Author:** [@Fighter26](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Fighter26)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2016, 11:12pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/more-doctors-and-only-17/5812 "2016-02-09T23:12:12Z")
Well, sulfasaline never even began to work. Finally got in touch with my doctor at his new office and boy was that hard. I told him that my mom thinks there is something more and he hates to think there is, but since non… --- ## [Angry and stuff](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/angry-and-stuff/5814)
**Author:** [@junix](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/junix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 6:45am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/angry-and-stuff/5814 "2016-02-03T06:45:23Z")
Reposted from my blog catricorn.wordpress.com (+ all profanity filtered out) My therapist says that I won’t be able to accept my diagnosis until I grieve what I envisioned my life being like without psoriatic arthritis.… --- ## [Feb 1, 2016](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/feb-1-2016/5816)
**Author:** [@Moxie](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Moxie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 4:17am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/feb-1-2016/5816 "2016-02-03T04:17:23Z")
I missed documenting december and Jan. My neice passed away in Dec and my Father just passed away. I was caring for him in my home when he passed. So stress level is super high and I am wondering what is next! I had t… [Next page](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/c/general/blog/5.md?page=1)