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Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is commonly associated with the skin condition psoriasis. There's no surprise there, considering that 4 in 10 people who live with psoriasis go on to develop psoriatic...

Psoriatic arthritis is considered an invisible illness. This means it is a chronic condition that has pain and symptoms that you cannot see. It's this physical burden that takes an...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) consistently gets compared and linked to other conditions. Of course, it can be painful to have a valid condition compared to something else, like rheumatoid arthritis or...

The holidays bring time with loved ones, gift exchanges, warm feelings, and over-commitments. If there is anything those with psoriatic arthritis are good at - it's pushing ourselves, and the...

I’ve written articles about the basics of functional medicine. You see, functional medicine, at its most basic, is an attempt to take a step back and look at the whole...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

I recently attended a conference with presenter, Dr. Christina Hibbert. This lovely woman presented the art of "Self-Love Practices." I know what you're probably thinking. Self-love and self-care are topics...

Managing life with psoriatic arthritis is different from what I had ever planned or envisioned. But, and that's a big but, different doesn't always have to mean bad. Sometimes, I've...

I was lucky enough to have about a year-and-a-half-long remission from psoriatic arthritis (PsA) - and it was just as you would think - absolutely fabulous. It fell right around...

Wouldn't you agree that life changes after a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis? I mean, of course, it does! Even before an official diagnosis, we've had to give up so many things...

For most people, psoriasis is sometimes the first symptom of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Psoriasis causes itchy, scaly rashes on the skin. Joint pain and swelling usually follow this rash. But...

“You can do everything right and still not be well.” - Dr. Will Bulsiewicz I’ve spent quite a few years now trying to wrangle my psoriatic arthritis into semi-manageable. More...

Yes, I have psoriatic arthritis. But I also have commitments - I'm sure you understand. I'm a relatively busy woman. I like to stay busy - especially with my advocacy...

Psoriatic arthritis is such a unique condition. Unless you're looking for it, rarely will you find someone who also lives with this distinct condition. Finding others who live with this...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...

From the minute a person with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) opens their eyes in the morning, they are in pain. Pain that has been described as an intense and shattering earthquake...

Being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at any age is rough, but it can be especially challenging in childhood and young adulthood. No one sees the struggle and pain: they see...

I have been told, perhaps on more than one occasion, that I just might have some control issues. When it comes to my psoriatic arthritis - the assumption just may...

Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles erupt...

I’m here today with a problem that has not been adequately studied by research but is happening to many of us with psoriatic arthritis. Do you ever feel like somebody...