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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...

There’s a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs to online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is at every...

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...

Even 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...

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...

It’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...

Living 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...

"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...

One 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...

My 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...

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...

My 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...

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...

Psoriatic 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...