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Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are often associated with the skin. However, PsA also impacts joints. When the joints of the hands are affected, not only does it have an...

Chronic pain, one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care, has been linked to activity limitations, dependence on opioids, anxiety, and depression, and reduced quality of life. Research...

Although I find myself in psoriatic arthritis remission, for the most part, my plantar fasciitis pain has been a constant. Considering, when I was at my worst with psoriatic arthritis...

Life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) differs for everyone. No experience is the same. To highlight diverse experiences during Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month, we are spotlighting some active community members. We...

Growing up we all had that one relative who complained about their bones on cold or stormy days, right? Oh, my arthritis! Well, here I am nowhere near their age...

I lived with psoriatic arthritis for over 25 years before getting a proper diagnosis. This delay caused me to have a deformed finger and excruciating pain in my whole body...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

What started as a small blister on my Achilles heel ended up being anything but. This is my story of how extreme pain, a very swollen joint, and red and...

It is no surprise that many people, especially those with psoriatic arthritis, put off going to the doctor. Going to the doctor should be a good experience that brings relief...

Life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) differs for everyone. No experience is the same. To highlight diverse experiences with PsA, we are spotlighting some active members in our community. We hope...

Oh, man. Some days managing psoriatic disease is simply too much for me. The constant fight, the uphill battle. Some days I just want it all to stop. Imagine if...

Some areas of the world have faced stricter lockdown restrictions. Those of us in southern California have been under some level of a stay-at-home order for over a year. With...

Time to kick off Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month this May! Throughout the month, we will be focusing on highlighting the impact psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has on daily life. Many people...

When you have psoriasis, your chance of having other illnesses also rises. One of them is psoriatic arthritis. This inflammatory condition causes painful, stiff, and swollen joints. It can also...

Don’t tell my husband this, but I often stay in bed after he has gotten up because I know when he gets up first, he will make coffee. I love...

If you’ve lived with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for any length of time you know that this condition is so much more than swollen joints and flaky skin. Chances are, you’ve...

I felt like I got hit by a train. All my muscles ached and refused to move, and my fatigue was so bad I was dragging myself out of bed...

A psoriatic arthritis flare can stop you in your tracks. The pain can often be too much for people to continue their normal days. To get through it, most people...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) affects the joints, but it can also affect the entheses in the body. Entheses are where the tendons or ligaments insert into a bone. Knowing more about...

It should be simple. You get an appointment and you go see the doctor. At the appointment, they tell you everything you need to know. Although seemingly it is never...