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
6 Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis that Might Surprise YouIf you’ve lived with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for any length of time you know that this condition is so much more than...reactions40comments
Enthesitis and Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) affects the joints, but it can also affect the entheses in the body. Entheses are where the tendons or...reactions45comments
Sacroiliitis Symptoms: A Sign of Psoriatic ArthritisSacroiliitis is inflammation in one or both of the sacroiliac (SI) joints. These are the two joints – one on either side...reactions15comments
Psoriatic Arthritis in Your Hands: Signs and SymptomsPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition that affects the skin, joints, and tendons. This inflammation can occur in any joint or...reactions15comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Skin Symptoms That Aren't PsoriasisPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is commonly associated with the skin condition psoriasis. There's no surprise there, considering that 4 in 10 people who...reactions3comments
How Hormonal Changes Affect Psoriatic ArthritisStress, bad diets, colds and flu, weather, injuries... it seems like just about anything can be a psoriatic arthritis trigger. They are...reactions2comments
How to Coordinate Care Between Your Rheumatologist and DermatologistDuring rheumatology training, we had a special clinic called the “Rheum-Derm” clinic. Once a month, rheumatologists and dermatologists would huddle together in...reactions4comments
Getting My Psoriatic Arthritis DiagnosisMy name is Janet Geddis, and I have psoriatic arthritis. (Enter that hackneyed AA joke where I expect all of you to...reactions10comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
5 Office Hacks for Working with Psoriatic ArthritisMany people are confined to their desks in an office for a large portion of each weekday, which can making living with...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
What a Psoriatic Arthritis Flare Feels LikeThe first word that comes to my mind is miserable when I think about how you are feeling when you are having...reactions41comments
My Getting Older With Psoriatic Disease Skincare RoutineAt any age a skincare routine is important. But as we aged whether you stay at home or go out is very...reactions10comments
Managing My Psoriatic Arthritis in South AfricaPsoriatic arthritis truly affects us in so many ways. About 20% of people who suffer from psoriasis also experience psoriatic arthritis. Hopefully, as...reactions8comments
Pain and Your EmotionsAbout 1 in 5 Americans lives with chronic pain. Chronic pain is pain that does not go away. Such pain is often...reactionscomments
An Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Psoriatic Arthritis: Foods to Eat and AvoidWhen you have psoriatic arthritis, you're likely all too familiar with how it can affect your joints. The word inflammation seems to...reactions7comments
Mind My Feet: Psoriatic Arthritis, Foot Pain, and the Importance of Supportive ShoesHaving chronic pain in your feet is debilitating. It affects your every movement, and doing simple daily tasks is nearly impossible. Two...reactions12comments
PsA and Hand Dexterity Loss: Tips to Manage Grip Strength and Daily TasksHave you ever struggled with strength and dexterity as a result of your psoriatic arthritis? It is ridiculously frustrating. Am I right?...reactions93comments
The Emotional Impact of Living with Psoriatic ArthritisAfter I got over the initial shock and denial of my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), It swiftly came to my attention...reactions7comments
