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 with autoimmune conditions. Science shows that biases and...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. We use our hands to wipe the tears...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, and even lying down excruciating. And yes, the...reactions26comments
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 include PsA, lupus, and other arthritis diseases. The...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 could. My knees have been anything but normal...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 out the tear was so bad that it's...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 importance of feelings, there are still folks who...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 feel like breaking out into song. The song...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 at all times. I have to wear the...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 it was affecting my writing. I was already...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 exercise and CrossFit? It was me. I was...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 PsA, new treatments trigger an emotional response. You...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 NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE...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 was a kid with arthritis- that's a little strange. But...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 a day in the life type of post...reactions17comments
Fighting Psoriatic Arthritis Pain With Nerve TreatmentsNever say, "Can it get any worse?" I started having symptoms of psoriatic arthritis as a child. My symptoms worsened at age 25. I finally received a diagnosis at age...reactions5comments
Community Views: The Impact of Psoriatic Arthritis SymptomsPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is defined by chronic inflammation that affects the joints. It is a chronic autoimmune disease that creates a ripple effect throughout the lives of those living with...reactionscomments
Managing Psoriatic Arthritis In The HandsA year ago, I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I can still clearly remember how painful it was, and how it has made me immobile for how many months. I...reactions4comments
Home Treatments For Psoriatic ReliefWhen it comes to life with psoriatic arthritis, there is always pain. Always. This is the worst winter we have had here in Louisiana, the increase in pain has piqued...reactions6comments
11 Things Not To Say To Someone With Psoriatic Arthritis"You are too young to be in so much pain..." Sound familiar? Not long after receiving a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, friends, family, and even complete strangers begin offering their...reactions4comments
