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The exact causes of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are unknown. In PsA, the immune system attacks healthy joints and tissue. This can cause inflammation, swelling, and pain. Environmental factors can play...

I'm only 24, but many of my lifestyle choices already revolve around bone health. I try to have a calcium-rich food item at every meal, I've taken up weight-bearing exercises...

I consider myself to be a strong person. I have lived through some tough things in life like we all do. I come from a line of very strong women...

When we think of active psoriatic arthritis, some of the first things that come to mind are painful joints and raging psoriasis. When it comes to tracking the condition, we...

Two months into the pandemic shutdown, my psoriatic arthritis pain levels flew off the chart! I was completely blindsided. Over the past few years, I have been very fortunate to have...

One thing that I like about writing articles is reading the responses from everyone who reads them. Whether good or bad, it is a growing experience. I learn a lot...

"The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...

In 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...

You know you are struggling with chronic illness when even the most mundane activities seem to always become a significant undertaking. In my case, psoriatic arthritis has made basic tasks...

Because people are often so vastly different in their experience of psoriatic arthritis, it is sometimes difficult to know the best ways to support loved ones with psoriatic arthritis. What...

I grew up being deemed klutzy. Walking into a wall that’s been in the same place for 10 years was a normal occurrence for me. What wasn’t normal was when...

For those with psoriatic arthritis, the condition can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center of the wheel that outreaches to all different...

What is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack a person’s joints, muscles, bones, and organs. There...

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, 30% of people who have psoriasis will also have psoriatic arthritis. I’ve prayed I wouldn’t be a part of the 30%, that somehow my...

In 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...

I used to stay away from journaling. I always thought I was too long-winded in my thoughts and words to try penning them down on paper. Even when I tried...

Unless you are not one to listen to the news, you have probably heard of Hurricane Laura by now. Living in Louisiana one gets used to hearing about hurricanes. After...

A week ago I took a trip to meet a friend. To get to where she lived, it was a two-hour drive to get there. I was so happy to...

It is strange that in a world where mental health is at the forefront of many studies and discussions, there is still any stigma at all. But alas, here we...

I always received compliments on my curls, especially when I was a child. Every day, I wore my long hair down, with a ribbon that matched my outfit. But when...