5 Tips To Manage Psoriatic Arthritis Heel PainIt's not unusual for pain to wake me in the early hours of the morning. Nine out of ten times, I wake to find my heels swollen and tender. Enthesitis... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Amplifying Black Voices: The Importance of Finding CommunityWhen you live with a chronic autoimmune condition, finding a community that understands is powerful. And, science backs this up. What is community? It is a group of people with... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Tips for a More Peaceful Life With Psoriatic ArthritisOur days are busy and seemingly only getting busier. As the days melt into weeks and the weeks seem to roll into months. Do you make time to bring peace into... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Doesn't Discriminate by Age"You're so young; it can't possibly be that bad." I can't tell you the number of times someone told me that after I disclosed my juvenile-onset psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. No... By Elizabeth Medeiros2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Reality of Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis flares are inconsistent, and the pain is not always visible. From stiffness to fatigue, PsA comes with an array of symptoms that pose daily challenges. For those without... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Need More Than A DiagnosisI was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis two years after my psoriasis diagnosis. When I look back, I am certain my healthcare team could have detected both at the same time... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
The Worst Winter On Record With Psoriatic ArthritisSo much has been in the news about Texas and how they are faring with this winter snow. See, I live in Louisiana and only 40 short minutes from the... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Physical Support Needed When Living With Psoriatic ArthritisLearning to live with psoriatic arthritis takes time – and practice. Part of the journey is learning where your physical limits are and what works for you to feel good... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Treatment Fatigue of Psoriatic ArthritisTreatment fatigue with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be incredibly stressful. Not only can it sometimes take a long time to receive a PsA diagnosis, but finding a treatment that works... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Office Hacks For Psoriasis and Psoriatic ArthritisIf not working from home, some of us still work in an office. We find ourselves confined to our desks for a large portion of each weekday. For those living... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Warm Weather Trigger Your Psoriatic Arthritis?This title feels like a loaded question if ever there was one. A few years back, I was visiting with a new doctor. As he reviewed my history, he wanted... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
When Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Makes Me IrritableI've seen irritability and crankiness listed on quite a few lists of possible juvenile arthritis symptoms, but never on a list for psoriatic arthritis. While the reason it appears on... By Elizabeth Medeiros2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vitamin Deficiency and Psoriatic ArthritisLike me, you might be inclined to scoff a bit at the idea of a relationship between vitamin deficiency and psoriatic arthritis. You might believe that you have more difficult... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Expectations & OutcomesPsoriatic arthritis can have a significant effect on a person’s life, but timely and appropriate treatment can help reduce its impact. When choosing a treatment option, it is important to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
No Need to Be Pregnant to Appreciate This "Pregnancy" PillowSince the start of the pandemic, my coworkers and I have met via Zoom nearly every week for a staff meeting. As dark as these days have been, we all... By Janet Geddis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Impact of the Pandemic on Life With Psoriatic ArthritisThis pandemic has changed everyone’s life in one way or another. Some fought and won their battle with COVID-19, while others lost loved ones to this awful virus. Everyone’s daily... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Impacts My Mental HealthMy arthritis affects my life in several ways. However, right up there with the pain and fatigue, is how it impacts my mental health. In this article, I explain how... By Joel Nelson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Tendons and Psoriatic ArthritisI'm embarrassed to admit, it took me a long time to learn that psoriatic arthritis was not limited to just joints. My eureka moment was when I attended a talk... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Community Views: The Pains of Showering with Psoriatic ArthritisShowering can be one of the most challenging routine activities for people living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Many people with PsA feel like they do not have the energy to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Part 2: Lessons Learned from the Anti-Inflammatory DietAfter starting the anti-inflammatory diet, I was able to visualize a healthier version of myself. I was confident that there was a version of me that did not have to... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments