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 a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that...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 the weather. That alone is saying something, 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 United States will be affected by this common...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 few questions, my body would spit out 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 faced with overwhelming treatment options and multiple appointments...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 want my employer to think I was incapable...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 is different and for me, I experience daily...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 with a TV has seen those commercials with...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 peak when the joint pain developed and my...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 there are medical appointments to contend with, but...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 common misconceptions about PsA. We asked community members...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 managing life through a flare. Safe from pain...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,” we often think about changing laws and making...reactions3comments
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Community Views: Support When FlaringLiving 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...reactions4comments
What Did Psoriatic Arthritis Do To My Well-Shaped Nails?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...reactions15comments
7 Myths About ShinglesShingles 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...reactionscomments
Community Views: What Triggers Your Flares?One large part of managing life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) involves navigating flares. When symptoms suddenly worsen, we look for an explanation. A trigger is anything that prompts an increase...reactions5comments
4 Things I Wish I Could Tell Newly Diagnosed Me About Life with Psoriatic ArthritisReceiving an official diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, like many other psoriatic arthritis patients, I had no idea what the rest of my life would look like. The strange thing is...reactions4comments
Triple Whammy During IsolationCOVID-19 vaccination first dose. Check. COVID-19 vaccination second dose. Check. COVID-19 vaccination third dose (immunocompromised). Check. COVID-19 booster, scheduled for a date exactly five months from my third dose... But...reactions6comments
