How many bad days a month do people with multiple types of arthritis experience?
Living with psoriatic arthritis alongside other conditions can be really challenging, and the number of bad days varies greatly from person to person. While specific data on people managing three types of arthritis isn't available in the Show Full Answer
How many bad days a month do people with multiple types of arthritis experience?
Living with psoriatic arthritis alongside other conditions can be really challenging, and the number of bad days varies greatly from person to person. While specific data on people managing three types of arthritis isn't available in the search results, we do know that psoriatic arthritis significantly impacts quality of life.
In a survey of people with psoriatic arthritis:
- 72% reported that PsA negatively affects their quality of life
- 89% experience fatigue
- 92% deal with joint pain
- 90% have morning stiffness
PsA symptoms tend to flare up periodically, alternating with periods of remission or lower disease activity. The frequency and severity of these flare-ups differ for everyone.
A MyPsoriasisTeam member shared: "This is a really hard condition to live with. The pain, fatigue, depression, etc., can be overwhelming."
Since everyone's experience is unique, connecting with others who understand what you're going through can be helpful. Many members share their experiences with managing multiple conditions and the ups and downs they face throughout the month.
April 17