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By Cynthia Covert - June 22, 2017

My chronic conditions changed more than what I could physically do, it changed my personality as well. Living with psoriasis, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and psoriatic arthritis is tough. I experience pain in some... READ MORE

My Psoriatic Arthritis Is a Rain Indicator

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By Diane T - June 21, 2017

Do your joints ache when it’s going to rain? Do you feel like a walking, talking weather prediction station? You may be convinced your arthritic pain is worse when the barometric pressure... READ MORE

Easy And Healthy Daily Habits That Don’t Require Exercise

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By Ryan Johnson - June 20, 2017

Making the commitment towards a healthier you is an arduous journey to begin. I get it. Excuses are available in bulk and are easily justified by our rationale. Maybe you tell yourself... READ MORE

The “What If” War

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By Cynthia Covert - June 19, 2017

There was a time when I let the fear of “what if” keep me from trying new things or from going places that I have never been to before. What if I... READ MORE

Thief in the Night-Stealing Moments of My Life

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By LeanneD - June 16, 2017

I missed a soccer game. My youngest daughter’s first game ever, and I missed it. I missed a lunch date with friends. Wonderful friends who have been ridiculously supportive. I missed a... READ MORE

Choosing a Biologic to Fit Your Lifestyle

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By Jaime Lyn Moy - June 15, 2017

Between my son and myself, we’ve tried nearly every biologic approved for psoriatic arthritis. Often they would work for about eight months before the effectiveness would wear off. In the early years,... READ MORE

New Tools & Features on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com

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By Editorial Team - June 13, 2017

You may have noticed some changes around Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added some new features and functionality to provide an even better experience for the most important people in... READ MORE

The “Amazing” Joint Juice

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By Elizabeth Medeiros - June 13, 2017

One of my favorite parts about my college is that it’s right down the street from my aunt’s workplace. In my first year of school, I’d drop in to visit her on... READ MORE

Changing My Tune: Learning How to Stay Out of an Emotional Funk

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By Cynthia Covert - June 12, 2017

Like it or not making errors in judgment or mistakes in regards to how we manage our chronic illnesses is something we all will do at one time or another. Diseases like... READ MORE

Scheduling Outings: Needing Time to Prepare & Recover

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By Cynthia Covert - June 9, 2017

Recognizing and accepting that everything I do comes with a risk has made it easier for me to make plans. Gone are my days of scheduling events/outings and just hoping for the... READ MORE

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By Editorial Team - June 8, 2017

Managing a chronic condition such as psoriatic arthritis is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What do you do to unwind and take your mind off coping with your... READ MORE

My Joy Jar: Reminding Me of the Good

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By Cynthia Covert - June 8, 2017

A few years ago I received a joy jar from a friend. You may have seen them called memory jars on Pinterest. I call it my joy jar because that is what... READ MORE

Unmasking the Effects of Psoriatic Arthritis

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By Jaime Lyn Moy - June 7, 2017

I like to think of myself as a smart, independent woman. I’m not bragging; I’m just trying to lift myself up because there are so many issues with having psoriatic arthritis that... READ MORE

Looking at the Past with Rose-Colored Glasses

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By Cynthia Covert - June 6, 2017

Raise your hand if you have ever uttered the words “I want my old life back” or “I wish my life was what it used to be”. My hand is high in... READ MORE

Psoriatic Arthritis Without Psoriasis

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By Elizabeth Medeiros - June 5, 2017

A common phrase in medicine is “when you hear hooves, you don’t think of zebras.” But sometimes those hooves do belong to zebras. And sometimes a patient has all of the symptoms... READ MORE

Finding the Balance: Meds vs Disease

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By Jaime Lyn Moy - June 2, 2017

Some medications used to treat psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis aim to calm the patient’s overactive immune system. It would be great if these meds would work just well enough to bring the... READ MORE

Spotlight: Weather

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By Editorial Team - June 1, 2017

With the change in season comes changes in the weather. Whether it’s summer sunshine, sweltering heat or rising humidity, the weather can impact symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. This month we’re discussing how... READ MORE

Member Spotlight: Leanne Donaldson

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By Editorial Team - May 31, 2017

Chances are you’ve seen Leanne Donaldson around the community. Not only does Leanne contribute to Psoriatic-Arthritis.com, she also runs her own blog called Smiles and Sundays. We’re honored to to announce that... READ MORE

Psoriatic Arthritis: The Red-Headed Stepchild

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By AlishaB - May 30, 2017

At times the arthritis component of psoriasis can be neglected, unwanted, and mistreated. And according to the Oxford dictionary, that is the truest definition of a “Red-Headed Stepchild,” which is a fitting... READ MORE

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