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Over the years of dealing with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, my nails have certainly been one of the most frustrating things. My nails are more stubborn than what my teenage...

During a recent discussion with someone, I was telling them my history of psoriatic arthritis. It’s the same old tale that most of us have in that it took way...

When I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) two decades ago, I never imagined the misconceptions and dismissive responses I would encounter from well-meaning friends, family, and even popular media...

My journey applying for social security started June 23, 2023. Dr. Sun my arthritis specialist made the suggestion that I should try to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)/Supplemental...

One of the greatest battles I have faced with psoriatic arthritis is fatigue. It has affected me in ways that I never even knew were possible. Who would have ever thought...

This has been the age-old question I have been asking for decades. Managing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been a journey with its fair share of difficulties. This journey's turning point...

"While we can't change the past, our hindsight can illuminate the present. What we see now, with the wisdom of experience, has the power to guide and inspire others today."...

Do you know that psoriatic arthritis can cause problems with your jaws? The answer is no right? I didn’t either until my friend who has had pain in her jaw...

I have been told I'm a patient person when it comes to dealing with other people. I especially received a lot of compliments on my patience when I was in...

Autumn has shared with us the beauty of letting go, her beautiful colors of all the shades of red, orange, yellow, brown, and everything in between. Knowing that when autumn...

Here in the Chicago suburbs it's been bitter cold, which can been bitterly painful for psoriatic arthritis! Temperatures dip into the negatives in the winter months here. Bundling up is...

I hate winter now. That is really saying something because I used to love winter. Louisiana can be so hot in the summer. I looked forward to the cooler weather...

Living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) offers a unique set of challenges beyond the obvious symptoms of rashes and joint pain. One such hidden challenge is fatigue, a symptom...

Believe it or not; I used to run track when I was very young. It was not easy explaining to people the pain I was having in my knees. I...

Please don't judge me based on my good days. Looks can be deceiving for someone with a chronic illness. What looks like a good day might actually be a good...

Sleep is not something that I have ever been very good with. I have suffered from insomnia since I was a young girl and have never known consistent sleep. Since...

Living with psoriatic arthritis is an ongoing challenge, as the symptoms of this chronic condition can fluctuate unpredictably. What adds an extra layer of complexity to this struggle is the...

I have lived with psoriatic arthritis now going on 10 years. It has progressed over those years with the areas infected hurting more and more. Every day is a balancing...

Day-to-day living with psoriatic arthritis can be really challenging. Simple mundane tasks can become impossible to do on a regular basis and test even the most resilient of us. Pain levels...

A diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) might change your life. I can still clearly recall my range of feelings after learning of my diagnosis. It was a journey filled with...