What Is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?About 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, meaning their pain is long-term. Chronic pain can come and...reactions4comments
Community Views: Psoriatic Arthritis Bumper StickersPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) consumes so much of a person's life. In addition to managing chronic pain, doctor's appointments, triggers, and symptoms -...reactions1comment
We Are All in This TogetherI find it difficult to spend time in most chronic illness groups. You might think it is because I don’t like being...reactionscomments
When Grief Triggers a Disease FlareFor many years, my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis were considered mild. Over-the-counter medications worked beautifully. I was very lucky. In fact, I...reactions3comments
What Part of Incurable Don't They Get?Living with multiple chronic diseases which includes psoriatic arthritis, has brought to light just how ignorant people can be. I am sorry...reactionscomments
Community Views: Building Your PsA Healthcare TeamOn paper, psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory rheumatic condition that affects the joints and tendons. Now, that's on paper. In the real...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis: Breaking The Pain CycleCycle. A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order. For those with psoriatic arthritis, a cycle would be...reactions14comments
Bloodwork for PsA: What Do the Results Mean?There is no single test to diagnose psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Reaching a diagnosis of PsA is a process that includes a physical...reactions6comments
Blood Tests and Sed Rate in Psoriatic ArthritisBlood tests are commonly used as a tool to diagnose psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Specifically, a type of blood test called a “sed...reactions4comments
What is Bursitis?Bursitis is an inflammation (“-itis” means inflammation) of the bursa, which are small sacs filled with a jelly-like substance that is found...reactionscomments
4 Things to Consider When Choosing A Mobility Aid For Psoriatic Arthritis5 years after my first psoriatic disease diagnosis, I received my first mobility aid. Since then, I have collected a fleet. I...reactions2comments
Bruises, Bruises, and More BruisesIf I went to the doctor today, I’m sure she would have some serious questions for me about the condition of my...reactions8comments
Are You Asleep Yet?I’m sure we all have had our feet fall asleep. In medical terminology what does this mean? We have all been sitting...reactionscomments
Tingling Fingers and Dropsy HandsI grew up being deemed klutzy. Walking into a wall that’s been in the same place for 10 years was a normal...reactions32comments
Decision Fatigue: What It Is and A Few Ways to Get Past ItI almost hesitate to bring up the f-word again. No, not that one. I’m talking about fatigue. Fatigue is a common symptom...reactions1comment
Maintaining Friendships as an Introvert with Chronic PainIt can be hard to be an introvert. There have been times when I come away from a social gathering completely drained...reactions3comments
When Your PsA Flare Is FLARINGWhile the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) may differ from person to person, one thing remains constant — experiencing flares. What is...reactions13comments
Using a Walker Living With Psoriatic ArthritisWhen I was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I did stop and think about what my life would look like, what disease...reactions3comments
Behind the Scenes: The Real Impact of Psoriatic ArthritisWhat does daily life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) really look like? Living with PsA is not just about coping with symptoms like...reactions1comment
My Shingles SurpriseRecently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It...reactionscomments
