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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...

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States. Its telltale sign is a painful...

The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...

If I hear the phrase "I have pain, too" again, it'll be too soon. The people we love the most are often the ones who hurt us the most. Psoriatic...

I had feelings of hopelessness in my early days of navigating psoriatic arthritis. When I decided to search for a community - I found myself still feeling left out and...

“But you don’t look sick!” Whenever I hear those words, I want to respond with: “That’s because I am sick, not ugly!” Looks are deceiving. It doesn’t matter if people...

There is an unending array of emotions that any individual can carry: joy, love, hardship, loss, and pain. From the heights of happiness to the depths of loss, experiencing emotions...

Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) means living with pain. The inflammation of the joints and connective tissues causes discomfort. You often have difficulty moving. Managing symptoms means looking for new...

I cannot emphasize enough how much I love music. Not just listening to it, but also playing music and reading about musicians too. It just fascinates me and has been...

I have lived with psoriatic arthritis for so long that it’s hard to imagine life without chronic pain. At 53, psoriatic arthritis has been with me for half my life...

Even with the influx of information about psoriatic disease, there remains a difference between what people think or assume about psoriatic arthritis and its reality. This isn't just limited to laymen...