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Summer. The season we looked forward to most as school kids. No school, no rules. Summer was symbolic for ultimate freedom. Well, as an adult managing psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I've...

When “motion is lotion,” how do we listen to our bodies to participate in exercises that benefit our joints without overdoing it and causing more pain or injury? More or...

My PsA journey is as unique as my fingerprint and certainly not a one-size-fits-all. This pain is not all in my head - and I have to explain it often...

Managing life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) comes with lots of lessons, experiences and chapters. Of course, it’s important to remember that our lives are so much more than our condition...

Lionel Richie’s mom may have been once, twice, three times a lady. But was she once, twice, diagnosed three times with psoriatic arthritis? Because I was! And not for the...

You may be familiar with the term “invisible illness.” It’s a common term used to describe chronic conditions that are not outwardly visible to family, friends, partners, and even healthcare...

A good night's sleep is a gift when you live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). It's also a gift that few and far between. Between stiffness, intense pain, swelling and general...

On paper, it would make sense for a chronic pain story to begin with a diagnosis and go from there. For those with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), that’s not the case...

Life is overwhelming. We're constantly overthinking the past and planning for the future. When you live with psoriatic arthritis, this type of approach to life amplifies. We're always worried about...

Living with psoriatic arthritis is challenging. And while I would rather not admit it, there are times when it can make me feel like giving up. The pain, stiffness, and...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) consumes so much of a person's life. In addition to managing chronic pain, doctor's appointments, triggers, and symptoms - we also have the added emotional pain of...

“Good shoes take you to good places." We know this to be true in all walks of life, but for those with psoriatic arthritis, it's especially important. Our feet experience...

Fatigue. We're all familiar with it. It can be described as constant tiredness and heavy weakness. It's a primary symptom of psoriatic arthritis and most people with chronic illnesses. Our...

On paper, psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory rheumatic condition that affects the joints and tendons. Now, that's on paper. In the real world, those who live with this condition manage...

Cycle. A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order. For those with psoriatic arthritis, a cycle would be described as a series of pain that is...

Five years ago, I wrote an article on how to improve your plantar fasciitis. At the time, I thought I had tried everything: stretching, tape, orthotics, shockwave therapy (with plenty...

When you have psoriatic arthritis, you're likely all too familiar with how it can affect your joints. The word inflammation seems to become an everyday word, and discomfort is the...

There should not have been a two-year gap between my psoriasis (Pso) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. I'd say a lack of knowledge between myself and the diagnosing doctor was...

When I was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I did stop and think about what my life would look like, what disease progression might look like, and the toll it...

Psoriatic arthritis is a difficult condition to live with. There's no doubt or arguing that. However, I sometimes think that caring for someone with PsA can be just as difficult...