3 Reasons Why My Arthritis Flares in the SummerThis year, I feel like a kid nearing summer vacation. I'm anxious for the sun, warm weather, and summer activities; they aren't...reactions6comments
PsA and Hearing SensitivityPsoriatic arthritis causes immune-related inflammation that can affect more than just the joints. For example, an inflammatory eye condition—uveitis—is a well-known complication...reactions21comments
Dealing with Stiff Fingers: Assistive Devices for People with Psoriatic ArthritisOne of the known symptoms of psoriatic arthritis is joint pain and stiffness of the digits - our hands and fingers. Before...reactions3comments
4 Things to Consider When Choosing A Mobility Aid For Psoriatic Arthritis5 years after my first psoriatic disease diagnosis, I received my first mobility aid. Since then, I have collected a fleet. I...reactions2comments
It’s Not ‘Just a Flare’ This TimeI've been lucky to see some great results with my biologic for seven years. I have had flares from time to time...reactions2comments
Encouragement Can Come From The Strangest PlacesPsoriatic arthritis can often feel like the gift that keeps on giving. Managing life with this chronic condition continues to come with...reactions2comments
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of ShinglesWe asked our community of patient leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with...reactionscomments
A Pain in the FriendshipManaging life with a chronic condition like PsA, we never know what we will wake up with. It is as unpredictable as...reactions4comments
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
Insufficient Funds: Psoriatic Arthritis Life StrugglesI often imagine checking my body’s energy level like I would my bank balance. After pressing a few buttons and answering a...reactionscomments
Managing Relationships and Friendships With Psoriatic ArthritisManaging life with a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis (PsA) comes with many challenges. In addition to daily pain and fatigue, we're...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis, Biologics and the WorkplaceShould I inform my boss that I am on a biologic injection? This was a difficult question for me. First, I didn't...reactions2comments
Finding and Keeping Joy While Living With Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis is hard. For most of us, it means living in pain every day or almost every day. Everyone...reactions2comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune SystemPatient Leader Jacqueline Harmon shared her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious health conditions. By now, I assume nearly everyone...reactions1comment
How Support Can Improve Life with Psoriatic ArthritisI have lived with chronic psoriasis since the age of 5. I have always felt alone and isolated. These feelings hit their...reactions12comments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Changed What Busy Looked LikeThe outside world often assumes that living with an autoimmune disease like psoriatic arthritis is a life of leisure. Some recognize that...reactions3comments
What We Wish Others Knew: PsA Awareness Month 2022It can be hard for others to understand what it means to live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). So, we are debunking some...reactions2comments
Creating A Psoriatic Arthritis Compatible Home One Room at A TimeHome should be a place of comfort. It should be a place where one feels safe - full of creature comforts when...reactions12comments
3 Essential Skills You Need to Advocate for Yourself with Psoriatic ArthritisDid you know that being an advocate and advocating for yourself are two different things? When we think of the word “advocate,”...reactions3comments
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