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Guess what, we are spending too much time talking only to each other instead of learning from others. Don’t misunderstand, the PsA community is the greatest for supporting one another...

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, also called a thrombus. It can develop inside the deep veins of the body. These clots generally form in the lower...

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and symptoms are important parts of a treatment plan...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder. AFib occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat very fast in a disorganized way. When this happens...

When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their blood vessels have plaque built up inside them...

Psoriatic arthritis mutilans is a rare but severely disabling form of psoriatic arthritis. While there is some debate about the actual clinical definition of arthritis mutilans, there is no doubt...

In early April 2019, I had the extreme honor to attend Capitol Hill with the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) to advocate for the psoriatic disease community. This was the third...

I don’t expect everyone I meet to research my chronic illnesses. They don’t need to become a scholar of psoriatic diseases. However, it would be nice if they would take...

When I hear the word breakdown, I immediately think of something that is about to malfunction or break. I have said this more times than I can remember that my...

“Goals” seems to be quite the buzz word this year. Plastered all over my social media, I seem to be constantly bombarded with the questions: “What are your goals?”“What do...

Dear back pain,I hate you.Signed,Me. When it comes to lower back pain, there really isn’t much more to say. Lower back pain is a common symptom of psoriatic arthritis. In...

I received my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in 2003. That was two years after being diagnosed with psoriasis and a few months after my fibromyalgia diagnosis. At that time, I...

I have had psoriatic arthritis for over 30 years now. It took a long time for me to get the proper diagnosis. There were times I felt like my doctor...

Germs around someone with a compromised immune system are seriously no joke. Someone who is otherwise incredibly healthy can go into a complete tailspin after as little as one uncovered...

I have a love-hate relationship with my biologic. I love it 11 out of 12 months when my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are well-managed. My skin is nearly clear, and...

I'm not as much of a picky eater as most people think. Granted, I will never like pork chops or alfredo sauce. But I'm not actually that choosy when I'm...

Spring is officially here. That means new growth and time for cleaning up the flower beds after the cold winter. I love gardening. It is one thing I find relaxes...

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