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I have had psoriasis for over 50 years and psoriatic arthritis for the past 35 years. In the last 15 years, I have considered myself an expert by experience only...

When you take time to think about it, it makes a great deal of sense why knee pain is so prevalent in the PsA community. After all, the knees are...

Working is just one of those things that most of us have to do on a regular basis. Whether we are feeling up to it or not. There are bills...

After having psoriasis for over 55 years, psoriatic arthritis for 35 years and fibromyalgia for 2 years; these diseases have taken somewhat of a toll on me.  When we are...

I often joke that I move at a snail’s pace. The truth is that I really do move slower than my friends and family. I can’t blame my age, because...

From time to time I am forced to remember that my body is a biological being and that other environmental and biological things can affect it. Have you ever seen...

I wish I had better advice than I currently do for coping with psoriatic arthritis. When it comes down to it, I feel like coping for me can come in...

As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...

Every now and again, you get a nice run of days when you can almost “forget” that you have a chronic illness. You go about your life, like any other...

There are several ways that a doctor can tell if you have psoriatic arthritis. Some of these include swollen fingers, joint damage, or suspect skin rashes. It isn't too often...

For the past month, my stories have been about the new addition to our family, our new granddaughter. Having a new baby brings big changes. I bet you are wondering...

Sleep, how I miss you. We used to be such good friends. When you left in the mornings, I would feel refreshed like having a good cup of coffee with...

We are all made, each and every one of us, differently. No two people are alike. Our life experiences, our bodies, and yes, even how our bodies handle psoriatic arthritis...

People think that I am obsessed with Disney and Disneyland. Okay, maybe they are right. Believe it or not, Disneyland does more than entertain me, it has taught me a...

Being “sick” isn’t a black and white thing. There are a million and one shades of grey, all mixed up together. Our days can’t be categorized by “sick” or “well.”...

I was determined to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner myself this year. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberries, and cookies. I was excited, thrilled! Cooking and hosting...

Work, oh this thing that we have to do to pay the bills. For some of us, it is a passion and for some of us, it is just a...

If you’ve read my diagnosis story, then you might know that it largely revolves around hearing loss as one of my first “real” symptoms. I experienced sudden hearing loss, with...

Although I didn’t receive my first diagnosis until 2001, I have been dealing with chronic pain from psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, degenerative disc disease, and fibromyalgia since 1999. Throughout the past...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of arthritis that typically affects people with psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin condition usually represented by red patches on the skin as well as...