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Are you going through excessive joint pain and swelling because of psoriatic arthritis? Well, let’s get up and water walk. Like all water exercises, water walking is easy on the...

What do we mean when we say a biologic, or any treatment plan for that matter, is “effective?” You would think it is an easy question to answer - your...

Pacing oneself is to do something at a speed that is steady. It allows someone to continue without becoming too tired. The art of pacing myself with PsA is one...

One of the most difficult things in receiving a PsA diagnosis is seeing how intensely it can affect your loved ones. If you receive a diagnosis when you're younger, you're...

The best doctor I ever had recently passed away. He cared for me for 21 years. He was unlike most physicians for several reasons. Doctor Rocky never rushed our time...

Of all the challenges I face with psoriatic arthritis, the most frustrating is never knowing what to expect. With psoriatic arthritis, it’s hard to make plans because the disease often...

The internet has changed how we've done everything these days, from dating to finding doctors. And oddly enough- sometimes they're very similar experiences! The other day while looking for a...

If you’re living with psoriatic arthritis, chances are regular visits with your rheumatologist are a routine part of your life. In an ideal world, your rheumatologist will take the time...

FOMO stands for fear of missing out. FOMO triggers emotions like loneliness for everyone. But for someone with psoriatic arthritis and chronic pain, it can quickly become a doubly painful...

I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 30 years ago. I remember feeling relief at the time. There was a name for what was going on. Sure, I was disappointed to...

“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ―...

One of the most common tools that doctors use to assess the severity of psoriatic arthritis is the pain scale. This tool asks patients to rate each area of pain...

You wake up to the sound of your alarm clock. With sleepy and half-closed eyes, you slowly roll over the bed to hit stop, or in my case, snooze. You...

Whenever we go through things in our life, in fact, even just going through life, support can make all the difference. When big things happen, we often expect extra support...

“My mind is full of fluff". - Winnie the Pooh. Pooh’s quote precisely describes what it feels like when brain fog takes over. I forget words, names, how to do...

I am 63 years old. I'm a proud wife, mother, grandmother, great aunt, niece, and cousin. I have held many titles over the years. I suffer from psoriasis and psoriasis...

I was indoors at a family party and trying to hold it together. The humidity that day was oppressive, something my joints didn't appreciate. The sky opened up outside, and...

Psoriatic arthritis is tough for many reasons. Among these is the fact that painful days can show up without notice. A really painful day can derail your plans by keeping...

When I hear the word boundaries, psoriatic arthritis is not what comes to mind. Instead, I think of my mental health. Yet, setting boundaries is one of my most effective...

Time to talk what?! Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), you may or may not have heard of enthesitis. Enthesitis is inflammation of the entheses. These are the places where bones...