Articles

Over the course of human history, we have learned to view pain as a weakness. As in, we aren’t “strong” enough to overcome or push through the pain. We are...

For 30 years, I have had to endure the silent enemy of psoriatic arthritis. When did I notice that something was wrong? As a young adult, something always hurt me...

I recently had the opportunity to have a telehealth appointment with my rheumatologist. I was happy that my doctor’s office offered this as an option at this time as a...

Is it just me? Surely it cannot be just me, whose fingers seem to forget how to work properly when flare season arrives. My agile limbs suddenly seem slower and...

I’m lying on my bed in the darkness. It’s nighttime and, as usual, my mind is crowded with thoughts such as, "How did today go? Why did that lady at...

A couple of years back, I wrote a story for inflammatoryboweldisease.net. It starts off, “Every painful step is a painful reminder that I still have Crohn’s disease.” The piece detailed...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...

Last year's Mother's Day weekend was one of the best I have had in a long time. At the same time, the psoriatic arthritis seemed to be at its worst...

Everyone has a need to be understood. For those of us with psoriatic arthritis, we have a need to have others understand what it's like to live every single day...

I hope you understand how much we appreciate you taking time out of your day to help us better understand how psoriatic arthritis impacts daily life. Your experiences, your insight...

For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...

Living with psoriatic arthritis does not come without its physical challenges. Swelling, joint pain, fatigue are all commonly shared symptoms. But what about those strange unexplained symptoms of psoriatic arthritis?...

Abhor. Its official definition is a verb and means “regard with disgust or hatred.” My definition is so much more. There are many words that come to mind when I...

Psoriatic arthritis is so hard on the body. I haven't been dealing with it for as long as others. Mine started about seven years ago. It is mainly located in...

I have had psoriasis since 1996, partnered with psoriatic arthritis. Recently, I've attended my niece's wedding. My daughter is a junior flower girl and I am looking forward to taking...

Psoriatic arthritis impacts every part of my life. As much as I wish it wasn’t true, I’m also a realist who understands (and on a good day, accepts) the reality...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...

Psoriasis causes red patches of inflamed skin, or plaques, that form during flare-ups. They are itchy, painful, and can crack and bleed. Plaques can form anywhere on your body but...

About 2 out of every 5 people with psoriasis get psoriatic arthritis. Those with psoriatic arthritis may have stiffness, joint pain, and swollen fingers or toes. Foot and lower back...