Pencil-in-Cup Deformity and Psoriatic ArthritisEven though it is very rare, some people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can experience a severe form of the disease known as psoriatic arthritis mutilans (PAM). PAM only affects about... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What's Your Pain Number?One of the things when dealing with psoriatic arthritis is pain. Whether it is short-term pain while trying to do chores or long-term pain that debilitates you, it is all... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis, COVID-19, My Husband, and My GuiltIt’s been an especially difficult 6-week medication cycle for me. I usually experience increased and additional psoriatic arthritis manifestations during the hottest months of the summer. The only difference is... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
10 Tips To Help Beat Your Psoriatic Arthritis FatigueLiving with psoriatic arthritis can often make you feel tired and guilty. People used to say to me that the fatigue I was feeling was caused by my thoughts and... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Psoriatic Arthritis Story"I want to share my story with psoriatic arthritis, but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I've heard people say this quite often... By Jake2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Healing with the Psoriatic Disease CommunityOne day, I was scrolling through my phone, thinking about how I could survive my first flare-up. I was longing for comfort, validation, and the need to feel understood. I... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why No One Gets Your Psoriatic Arthritis LifeMy life with psoriatic arthritis is like no other. Neither is yours! Yet day after day, we see people comparing their lives with this debilitating illness and walking away confused... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What Foods Trigger Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms?Joint inflammation and pain are common in people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The cause of these and other symptoms is a little less clear. The symptoms of PsA and their... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
The Daily Grind of Caring For Your JawMy house is filled with equipment to help care for my joints. I have compression socks and gloves for when I'm swollen, foam rollers for my tight tendons, and pillows... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
What Causes Psoriatic Arthritis Flares?Living with psoriatic arthritis is challenging. The disease is complicated and unique to each person. No two people living with psoriatic arthritis have exactly the same set of triggers. Rather... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Prognosis and Quality of LifePsoriatic arthritis (PsA) can cause serious pain, stiffness, and disability. It is a chronic condition without a cure, so the focus is on controlling symptoms and preventing joint damage. With... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Vitamin D and Psoriatic Arthritis: What’s the Link?The trademark symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) include patches of irritated, scaly, and flaky skin on the elbows, knees, and across the trunk of the body. These symptoms can be... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Effective Ways I've Managed My Knee and Back PainPsoriatic arthritis has literally been a pain in the knee and back for me. I used to love taking jogs or going for a run. These days all I can... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask The Advocate: How PsA Impacts Daily LifePsoriatic arthritis can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center of the wheel that outreaches to all different aspects of life: physical and... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Endless Search For A DiagnosisThe journey searching for a clear cut diagnosis is long, cruel, and exhausting. Some have struggled for years, while others are still endlessly searching for answers. In my case, I... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Loving Someone With Chronic PainEditorial Note: This article was contributed by a guest author. This is one of those articles intended for the ones who love those of us in chronic pain, more than... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rock Climbing With Psoriatic ArthritisTrying something new became heartbreaking and exhilarating all at the same time. It also became a theme of sorts for 2019. I received news of remission for psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic ArthritisPlease do not take this as the standard stiffness all of us with psoriatic arthritis usually experience first thing in the mornings. I want to talk more about being active... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments53 comments
Enthesitis and Psoriatic ArthritisOne of my pre-diagnosis symptoms of psoriatic arthritis was enthesitis. Of course, I didn’t know it at the time, but that was the name for the pain that radiated from... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments97 comments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of LifeIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Psoriatic-Arthritis.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
