Home Treatments For Psoriatic ReliefWhen it comes to life with psoriatic arthritis, there is always pain. Always. This is the worst winter we have had here...reactions6comments
Acupuncture: Myth or Magic?Growing up my mother always discounted acupuncture, chiropractors, and anything that wasn't traditional medicine. Soon after I got married, my wife hurt...reactions5comments
Being Open to Alternative Therapies“Well, have you tried…?” “I had this friend of a friend one time who…” “My aunt’s cousin’s sister used to have it...reactions6comments
Three Ways to Lower the Bar Before I Can Raise ItFrom the time I was first diagnosed with PsA and up until a few years ago, I believed that not expecting myself...reactions1comment
Never-Ending Loop of Waiting and WonderingI feel like I’m in a never-ending loop of waiting and wondering. There are so many things that we spend our lives...reactions1comment
Medical Gaslighting and Trust: The Value of a Healthy Relationship with Your DoctorI recently ran across a phrase that I was unfamiliar with, at least in its relation to health care. Maybe I’ve had...reactions2comments
Methotrexate AccessMethotrexate is a common drug prescribed to people with inflammatory forms of arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. In an autoimmune disease, a...reactionscomments
Managing Relationships With Psoriatic ArthritisI have lived with psoriatic disease for 59 years and have learned a few things along the way. As with any journey...reactions1comment
Daily Life as a Perfectionist with Psoriatic ArthritisBefore my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, I used to be so many admirable things. Healthy, dependable, and even hard-working. And, believe it or...reactions8comments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactionscomments
Overcoming Chronic Illness DoubtsThroughout the entire painful process of searching for an official diagnosis, a reason for pain, I was questioned by so many people...reactions10comments
Mother to Daughter: Coping with Psoriatic Disease TogetherI look just like my dad, but I inherited my mom's personality. We're so similar, from our senses of humor, hobbies, and...reactions3comments
Baker's Cysts and Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) can sometimes trigger another painful condition called a Baker's cyst. A Baker's cyst (popliteal or synovial cyst) is a...reactions2comments
Voices of the PsA Community: Hear Kendall's StoryWhen managing life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), there is so much that is unknown. Will this treatment work? Unknown. Will this flare...reactions1comment
Voices of the PsA Community: Hear Elisabeth's StoryThe definition of understanding is showing comprehension of a subject or compassion or sympathy for another person. For those with psoriatic arthritis...reactions1comment
Voices of the PsA Community: Hear Brittany's StoryPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a unique and misunderstood chronic condition. Lack of awareness can mean a lack of support, physically and emotionally...reactionscomments
Community Views: What Triggers Your Flares?One large part of managing life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) involves navigating flares. When symptoms suddenly worsen, we look for an explanation...reactions10comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune SystemPatient Leader Jacqueline Harmon shared her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious health conditions. By now, I assume nearly everyone...reactions1comment
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of ShinglesWe asked our community of patient leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
