The Unique Challenges of PsA in Young Adults“You’re young, why are you sitting down?” Those are the words 30-year-old Aimee Prez says she often hears from people who don’t...reactionscomments
How Music Helps Me Cope With Psoriatic ArthritisI cannot emphasize enough how much I love music. Not just listening to it, but also playing music and reading about musicians...reactions5comments
7 Reasons I’m Glad I have Psoriatic ArthritisI have lived with psoriatic arthritis for so long that it’s hard to imagine life without chronic pain. At 53, psoriatic arthritis...reactionscomments
Incomplete Information About Psoriatic ArthritisEven with the influx of information about psoriatic disease, there remains a difference between what people think or assume about psoriatic arthritis and...reactions15comments
Balance Problems and Psoriatic ArthritisI’m no stranger to falling. Up the steps, down the steps, even simply walking-I’ve hit the ground more times than I can...reactions15comments
Tips for Getting Through a Psoriatic Arthritis FlareAcceptance of psoriatic disease is far from easy. It took me around 13 years to feel comfortable, confident, and guilt-free when it...reactionscomments
Coping Each DayI've had psoriasis since the age of 5. That's right - 5. At a very young age, I experienced discrimination that many...reactionscomments
Reading Books and Pain ManagementEver since I was young, reading books has always been one of my hobbies. Now that we're all stuck at home in...reactions8comments
Eye Care & PsA: Taking Care of My Baby BluesI have a love-hate relationship with my eyes. My baby blues are one of my favorite physical attributes, but they like to...reactionscomments
Be Kind To You: Easy Exercises at HomeThe decision to keep moving and incorporate gentle exercising into your lifestyle can be one of the best treatments for joint stiffness...reactions1comment
Mental Health & Chronic Pain with Dr. Karl Sperber, Clinical PsychologistChronic pain, one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care, has been linked to activity limitations, dependence on opioids, anxiety...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and FibromyalgiaI have to admit. I’m. So. Confused. Which, more often than not these days, seems to be a perpetual state rather than...reactions15comments
Finding Friends & Support Within The Psoriatic Disease JourneySince the age of 5, finding and keeping friends has always been a unique challenge for me. You see, I was diagnosed...reactionscomments
So Exhausted! Managing Fatigue with Psoriatic ArthritisFatigue can often be one of the most frustrating and confusing phenomena those with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) experience. It's not uncommon to...reactionscomments
Why Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Need More Than A DiagnosisI was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis two years after my psoriasis diagnosis. When I look back, I am certain my healthcare team...reactions12comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Ask The Advocate: When PsA Meets LifeThose who live with psoriatic arthritis are constantly having to prove that their pain and fatigue are real. It's a thankless and...reactions3comments
I Should Be Doing More And Other Lies I Tell MyselfPsoriatic arthritis and my other debilitating chronic illnesses are not in my head, but they sure do a number on it. They...reactions3comments
What Funerals Tell Me About Chronic IllnessDo you think it’s appropriate for kids to attend funerals? Many of my relatives don’t think it is. They think death is...reactions3comments
Stress! Who Me?I won't let the everyday stress of life rule me. I will take control of my health by doing everything possible to eliminate how stress affects me.reactionscomments
