Why Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Need More Than A DiagnosisI was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis two years after my psoriasis diagnosis. When I look back, I am certain my healthcare team...reactions12comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Ask The Advocate: When PsA Meets LifeThose who live with psoriatic arthritis are constantly having to prove that their pain and fatigue are real. It's a thankless and...reactions3comments
I Should Be Doing More And Other Lies I Tell MyselfPsoriatic arthritis and my other debilitating chronic illnesses are not in my head, but they sure do a number on it. They...reactions3comments
What Funerals Tell Me About Chronic IllnessDo you think it’s appropriate for kids to attend funerals? Many of my relatives don’t think it is. They think death is...reactions3comments
Stress! Who Me?I won't let the everyday stress of life rule me. I will take control of my health by doing everything possible to eliminate how stress affects me.reactionscomments
Shake the Morning Ache: Exploring Habits that are Part of Life with Psoriatic ArthritisI recently found myself in a development workshop that explored and evaluated personal habits. I've learned by analyzing those little things we...reactionscomments
When is Rest the Best?Time and time again, individuals with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) receive advice that often centers around getting adequate exercise to relieve symptoms. While...reactions2comments
A Bad Day vs. A Bad LifeHow many times have you been in the throes of a flare and uttered the following words; “I hate my life”? I...reactionscomments
Benefits of Low-Impact ExercisesWhen talking about exercising with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), many individuals may cringe or laugh at the thought. Pain and joint swelling can...reactionscomments
Why is Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis So Challenging?Whether you’ve had psoriatic arthritis (PsA)for years, or are in the process of diagnosis, chances are you and your healthcare provider had...reactions16comments
Why the Rain Makes My Arthritis Symptoms Worse"Why can't I focus? Why can't I stay still? Why am I so uncomfortable, as if on the verge of a flare?"...reactionscomments
Positivity and Psoriatic ArthritisCan you maintain a positive attitude while also living with psoriatic arthritis? That is a good question. We all can admit that...reactions5comments
New Year, New Me? Another Year With PsA And The Changes That Came With It.My psoriatic arthritis diagnosis arrived two years after my psoriasis diagnosis, even though all the symptoms were present at the time. Twenty...reactionscomments
120 Little Hours: My Five Days Without PainThree years ago, a flare started that, in some ways, would never end. Although the active disease was only detectable for around...reactions2comments
Doing All The Right Things Does Not Guarantee A PsA Flare-Free LifeDo you want to know what frustrates me? It is aiming to do everything right to avoid a flare and still end...reactionscomments
Dear Friend, Psoriatic Arthritis Changed Who I AmTo my dear friend, I'm sorry if our friendship changed when I received my diagnosis or when my arthritis became more severe...reactions2comments
Support Goes A Long Way with Psoriatic ArthritisI’ve been fighting psoriatic disease for more years than I can count. When I first got pregnant in my mid-twenties, I had...reactionscomments
Life Altering Side Effects of Psoriatic ArthritisWhat does life with psoriatic arthritis look like? What does it feel like? With so many symptoms, treatments and side effects, how...reactionscomments
