Living

Managing life with psoriatic arthritis is different from what I had ever planned or envisioned. But, and that's a big but, different doesn't always have to mean bad. Sometimes, I've...

I was lucky enough to have about a year-and-a-half-long remission from psoriatic arthritis (PsA) - and it was just as you would think - absolutely fabulous. It fell right around...

Wouldn't you agree that life changes after a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis? I mean, of course, it does! Even before an official diagnosis, we've had to give up so many things...

For most people, psoriasis is sometimes the first symptom of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Psoriasis causes itchy, scaly rashes on the skin. Joint pain and swelling usually follow this rash. But...

“You can do everything right and still not be well.” - Dr. Will Bulsiewicz I’ve spent quite a few years now trying to wrangle my psoriatic arthritis into semi-manageable. More...

Yes, I have psoriatic arthritis. But I also have commitments - I'm sure you understand. I'm a relatively busy woman. I like to stay busy - especially with my advocacy...

Psoriatic arthritis is such a unique condition. Unless you're looking for it, rarely will you find someone who also lives with this distinct condition. Finding others who live with this...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...

Being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at any age is rough, but it can be especially challenging in childhood and young adulthood. No one sees the struggle and pain: they see...

I have been told, perhaps on more than one occasion, that I just might have some control issues. When it comes to my psoriatic arthritis - the assumption just may...

Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles erupt...

I’m here today with a problem that has not been adequately studied by research but is happening to many of us with psoriatic arthritis. Do you ever feel like somebody...

Here's a controversial opinion: good shoes for people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) do not always have to be expensive. There, I said it. There's a lot to unpack in that...

It is 3AM and I am awake. This is nothing unusual for me. I spend many nights tossing, desperate to find a comfortable position to fade off into sleep. Maybe...

I am struggling, my friends. Saying that out loud isn't easy. Life with psoriatic arthritis isn't always sunshine and roses - and today, it's definitely lightening and weeds. I have...

If I could travel through time, I'm not sure if I would want to go back to the past or into the future. On the one hand, it would be...

For many years, my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis were considered mild. Over-the-counter medications worked beautifully. I was very lucky. In fact, I had a daily reminder of just how lucky...

One of the hardest parts of living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is dealing with its impact on your hobbies and pastimes. It may seem like you have to give up...

Learning to live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a process. Physical and mental activities that you used to be able to do may become challenging. Then comes the anger or...

During rheumatology training, we had a special clinic called the “Rheum-Derm” clinic. Once a month, rheumatologists and dermatologists would huddle together in the same office space to put our heads...