When a Simple Cold Triggers a FlareI felt like I got hit by a train. All my muscles ached and refused to move, and my fatigue was so...reactionscomments
What to Do When You First Feel a Psoriatic Arthritis FlareA psoriatic arthritis flare can stop you in your tracks. The pain can often be too much for people to continue their...reactions1comment
Getting Value From Your Rheumatologist AppointmentIt should be simple. You get an appointment and you go see the doctor. At the appointment, they tell you everything you...reactionscomments
Feeling Confident In My Decision to Use a Mobility AidManaging my psoriatic arthritis sometimes requires a little extra TLC, and one way I achieve that is by using mobility aids. I'm...reactionscomments
What I Want Post Lockdown Life to Look Like with Psoriatic ArthritisSouthern California has been under its own version of lockdown for over a year. It has only been within the past month...reactionscomments
Amplifying Black Voices: How Healthcare Providers Can Better Serve the CommunityFor our Amplifying Black Voices series, we are exploring how bias in healthcare affects the quality of life for Black people living...reactionscomments
What Is Happening to My Hands?We use our hands for so much. We write, drive, cook and create. Our hands connect us to the ones we love...reactionscomments
Pain Isn't Always My Worst Psoriatic Arthritis SymptomI've certainly had plenty of low points while living with psoriatic arthritis. Of course, that includes severe flares that made walking, talking...reactions25comments
Community Views: Seeing a Rheumatologist RegularlyAt some point, most PCPs refer patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) to a rheumatologist. Rheumatologists specialize in autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases. These...reactionscomments
Coping with Psoriatic Arthritis Enthesitis in My Knees“Having a normal knee would make life a lot easier.” - Andy Murray Can you imagine having normal knees? I wish I...reactions4comments
Knee Surgery & Psoriatic ArthritisFor several months now, I have been dealing with the pain and swelling of a torn meniscus in my left knee. Turns...reactions21comments
Psoriatic Arthritis & The Healing Power of TearsHow often do you cry? In a world where we have become so aware of mental health and shed light on the...reactionscomments
Tired of Defending My PsA DiagnosisI am tired of defending my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. So tired of it that sometimes, instead of explaining my chronic illness, I...reactionscomments
It Feels like My Body Betrayed MeConfession time: I don't like my body very much. As a woman, I certainly have felt pressure to look a certain way...reactionscomments
Unknown Diagnosis: Psoriatic Arthritis As A ChildMy mother has told me that as a young child, my teacher sent a note home about my swollen fingers and how...reactions4comments
Exercise Classes & Psoriatic ArthritisIt sounds contradictory in its very statement. How on earth can someone who has psoriatic arthritis and daily pain possibly do group...reactions2comments
Community Views: New Treatment AdviceMany feelings arise when preparing to start a new psoriatic arthritis (PsA) treatment. No matter how long you have been treating your...reactionscomments
PsA 5 Year Anniversary Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Psoriatic-Arthritis.com’s 5 Year Anniversary Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES...reactionscomments
5 Myths about Juvenile Psoriatic ArthritisBeing diagnosed with juvenile psoriatic arthritis (JPsA) as a kid was an odd experience for two reasons. The first was that I...reactionscomments
A Day In The Life With Psoriatic Arthritis Doesn't Cover It!Living with psoriatic arthritis for as long as I have, you might think I would be keen on the idea of writing...reactions17comments
