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Psoriatic arthritis is two words that, for most of us, have changed how we live our daily lives. We have made adaptations and sacrifices by the dozen to be able to...

Living with psoriatic arthritis for the last seven years, I have gotten used to daily pain. Usually, the pain resides in my back, however, for the last couple of months...

When I was in high school and faced with trying to choose a career, I had an extra consideration my friends didn't have. What type of job would be arthritis-friendly?...

I can’t tell you the countless times that I’ve laid alarmingly awake at 3AM, in pain, and unable to sleep. Sometimes the pain is in my knees, sometimes my back...

"You have a personal choice in your life. It’s your fault when you don’t set goals for your health. It’s your choice." These are just a few statements I have...

While some appointments can be done virtually using telemedicine, there are still many visits that need to be done in person. If you need to attend an in-person visit, planning...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of arthritis where not only is there joint pain, joint swelling, and joint stiffness, but there are also psoriasis—or red, thick, scaly skin patches...

Self-blaming a psoriatic arthritis flare. We have all done it. Some more than others, but at one time or another we have all blamed a flare on something we think...

Every single person reading this has been affected by the current global pandemic, even if you personally have not been diagnosed with the virus. Whether you’re suffering from job loss...

Weight is a very sensitive topic for many people. I am one of those people. I have struggled with my weight my whole life and I am really not a...

Sometimes, looking good helps me feel a little better. Granted, squeezing my swollen feet into pinchy shoes won't help. And during a flare-up, as long as I'm presentable, it's good...

There are so many people in the United States who can’t afford medical care. Sometimes we have good insurance, but then the high deductible gets in the way, which causes...

The Social Security Administration is a branch of the U.S. federal government that provides disability benefits to people who cannot work due to long-term disability. The benefits are paid through...

When I was young, I looked at life within very clear chunks of time. In grade school, time revolved around holidays-Christmas break, summer vacation, and of course, my birthday. As...

I will never forget the day I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. On one hand, I was surprised to have been diagnosed with yet another chronic illness so quickly after...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a progressive autoimmune disorder that can lead to permanent and debilitating joint damage. In PsA, immune cells are activated and produce too much of certain proteins...

My psoriatic arthritis journey started about seven years ago. Where I tend to feel the most pain and have the most difficulty would have to be my lower back. Not...

Life with psoriatic arthritis certainly has its ups and downs. There are times when your pain and other symptoms are minimal. While they still affect you, you're able to make...

"You cannot pour from an empty cup". This might be one of my most favorite sayings. This quote has taught me so much about life. Most importantly, the lesson about...

If you have been following my articles, then you are aware that I have been having trouble with my left knee. The pain has progressively gotten worse. My doctor thought...