Community Views: What Triggers Your Flares?One large part of managing life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) involves navigating flares. When symptoms suddenly worsen, we look for an explanation...reactions9comments
4 Things I Wish I Could Tell Newly Diagnosed Me About Life with Psoriatic ArthritisReceiving an official diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, like many other psoriatic arthritis patients, I had no idea what the rest of my...reactions4comments
What Is a PsARC Exam?Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a complex disease. The symptoms – which can include joint pain, inflammation, and swelling of the fingers and...reactions3comments
Triple Whammy During IsolationCOVID-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...reactions6comments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real PainPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop...reactionscomments
Unknown Symptoms: Why PsA is More Than Just a Joint PainPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune disease that is often labeled as one of the most frustrating types of inflammatory arthritis. Why...reactions15comments
Community Views: A Good Day with Psoriatic ArthritisThere is so much to consider daily. We know that managing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can significantly impact the quality of life. It's...reactionscomments
What Is Shingles?Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactions1comment
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
Where to Turn to for Support with Psoriatic ArthritisIf I hear the phrase "I have pain, too" again, it'll be too soon. The people we love the most are often...reactionscomments
Could My PsA Journey Be That Much Different?I had feelings of hopelessness in my early days of navigating psoriatic arthritis. When I decided to search for a community -...reactions1comment
Why It Is Wrong to Judge Someone with Psoriatic Arthritis by How They Look“But you don’t look sick!” Whenever I hear those words, I want to respond with: “That’s because I am sick, not ugly!”...reactions32comments
3 Steps to Protect Your Mental HealthThere is an unending array of emotions that any individual can carry: joy, love, hardship, loss, and pain. From the heights of...reactionscomments
Community Views: AcupunctureLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) means living with pain. The inflammation of the joints and connective tissues causes discomfort. You often have...reactions5comments
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
Hair Loss, Is It A Psoriatic Arthritis Symptom?My hair is my crown. It gets many compliments. And to be honest, I love it too! But what most people do...reactions7comments
Remission in Psoriatic Arthritis: Miracle, Myth or Reality?Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about a pain-free life? How about even a day with limited pain? Well, then you've gotten...reactions12comments
Keeping the Spark Alive with Psoriatic ArthritisHaving psoriatic arthritis doesn't have to mean kissing your sex life goodbye, but it does make it more difficult. It's not so...reactionscomments
