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Living with PsA and my other chronic illnesses has taught me that I am my best advocate. Nobody, not one friend, family member, or doctor is going to care for...

I know I have caused many a flare for my best friend who has PsA. I’m guilty, her husband’s guilty, basically anyone she holds near and dear has, at one...

Cortisone injections are a common way to combat joint pain and flare-ups. Your results may vary, but I have seen great success with the ones that I have had. If...

I have had psoriatic arthritis for 25 years, but was just diagnosed 10 years ago. Also, recently, I found out I have fibromyalgia. I was in so much pain every...

Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources...

When you have a chronic disease like psoriatic arthritis, life revolves around scheduling doctors’ appointments, taking medications, easing pain, worrying about flares, new symptoms, old symptoms, insurance problems, and so...

It took me years to find an effective treatment, but that didn't come without a significant amount of trial and error before finding a medication that works for me. I...

There are several different ways to take biologics for psoriatic arthritis. Some medications come in pill form, others are given in the form of shots, while still others are given...

I do not treat PsA the same as I did when I was first diagnosed. In fact, my treatment plan has changed many times throughout the years. Some treatments helped...

If you’ve ever met me, you’d know I’m quite shy. But the moment I warm up to you, you’ll realize I always have something to say. My family and friends...

Recently, I attended the Be Joint Smart event sponsored by the National Psoriasis Foundation. Everyone in attendance heard from medical professionals on the best practices involving treatment, nutrition, and exercise...

I have had psoriasis for over 50 years and psoriatic arthritis for 25 years, but was just diagnosed in the past 10 years. Probably one of the most difficult challenges...

When managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes the best recommendations come from fellow sufferers. So we’re keeping track of the products and treatments you say you love! In our last article of...

The holidays are upon us! While it's a time of celebration, if you aren't practicing self-care it can turn into a disaster. The holidays should be enjoyable, not full of...

Am I the only one who struggles with saying, “No,” when asked to do something? I can’t begin to count the number of times I’ve put myself in situations that...

“Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold.A circle is round, it has no end. That's how long, I will be your friend.” Some...

I recently switched rheumatologists – not because of my doctor, but because of his staff getting in the way of my care and my son's care. When I called the...

One of the many things I was not prepared to deal with after being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis was the resentment I would eventually have towards my friends and family...

The holidays are upon us! It’s that time of year when we gather and celebrate with friends and family. It involves more outings than we may be used to as...

The first time my jaw flared up, I was fifteen years old and on a family vacation to Walt Disney World. I already wasn’t feeling great to begin with due...