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Living with psoriatic arthritis is hard. For most of us, it means living in pain every day or almost every day. Everyone is different and for me, I experience daily...

Patient Leader Jacqueline Harmon shared her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious health conditions. By now, I assume nearly everyone with a TV has seen those commercials with...

I have lived with chronic psoriasis since the age of 5. I have always felt alone and isolated. These feelings hit their peak when the joint pain developed and my...

The outside world often assumes that living with an autoimmune disease like psoriatic arthritis is a life of leisure. Some recognize that there are medical appointments to contend with, but...

The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...

It can be hard for others to understand what it means to live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). So, we are debunking some common misconceptions about PsA. We asked community members...

Home should be a place of comfort. It should be a place where one feels safe - full of creature comforts when managing life through a flare. Safe from pain...

Did you know that being an advocate and advocating for yourself are two different things? When we think of the word “advocate,” we often think about changing laws and making...

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Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) means going through periods of flares. These times of worsening symptoms are rough. A true struggle with increased pain and inflammation. Learning what you need...

If I'm being honest, I don't know; I don't remember ever having nice, well-shaped nails. I thought my nails were normal. Sure, my nails looked different from everyone else's, but...

Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of getting it. Here are 7 common myths about...

Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a specific disease. They are our best protection against...

One large part of managing life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) involves navigating flares. When symptoms suddenly worsen, we look for an explanation. A trigger is anything that prompts an increase...

Receiving an official diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, like many other psoriatic arthritis patients, I had no idea what the rest of my life would look like. The strange thing is...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a complex disease. The symptoms – which can include joint pain, inflammation, and swelling of the fingers and toes – vary from person to person. The...

COVID-19 vaccination first dose. Check. COVID-19 vaccination second dose. Check. COVID-19 vaccination third dose (immunocompromised). Check. COVID-19 booster, scheduled for a date exactly five months from my third dose... But...

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN. PHN causes severe pain that can last...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune disease that is often labeled as one of the most frustrating types of inflammatory arthritis. Why is it described this way? Well, because of...

There is so much to consider daily. We know that managing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can significantly impact the quality of life. It's more than just the physical pain of swollen...