Living

5 years after my first psoriatic disease diagnosis, I received my first mobility aid. Since then, I have collected a fleet. I have an old-school hospital-style metal walker for home...

I've been lucky to see some great results with my biologic for seven years. I have had flares from time to time, but overall, it has worked well in managing...

Psoriatic arthritis can often feel like the gift that keeps on giving. Managing life with this chronic condition continues to come with bonus points - often leading us to more...

We asked our community of patient leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that...

Managing life with a chronic condition like PsA, we never know what we will wake up with. It is as unpredictable as the weather. That alone is saying something, as...

For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will be affected by this common...

I often imagine checking my body’s energy level like I would my bank balance. After pressing a few buttons and answering a few questions, my body would spit out a...

Managing life with a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis (PsA) comes with many challenges. In addition to daily pain and fatigue, we're faced with overwhelming treatment options and multiple appointments...

Should I inform my boss that I am on a biologic injection? This was a difficult question for me. First, I didn't want my employer to think I was incapable...

Living with psoriatic arthritis is hard. For most of us, it means living in pain every day or almost every day. Everyone is different and for me, I experience daily...

Patient Leader Jacqueline Harmon shared her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious health conditions. By now, I assume nearly everyone with a TV has seen those commercials with...

I have lived with chronic psoriasis since the age of 5. I have always felt alone and isolated. These feelings hit their peak when the joint pain developed and my...

The outside world often assumes that living with an autoimmune disease like psoriatic arthritis is a life of leisure. Some recognize that there are medical appointments to contend with, but...

It can be hard for others to understand what it means to live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). So, we are debunking some common misconceptions about PsA. We asked community members...

Home should be a place of comfort. It should be a place where one feels safe - full of creature comforts when managing life through a flare. Safe from pain...

Did you know that being an advocate and advocating for yourself are two different things? When we think of the word “advocate,” we often think about changing laws and making...

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Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) means going through periods of flares. These times of worsening symptoms are rough. A true struggle with increased pain and inflammation. Learning what you need...

If I'm being honest, I don't know; I don't remember ever having nice, well-shaped nails. I thought my nails were normal. Sure, my nails looked different from everyone else's, but...

Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of getting it. Here are 7 common myths about...