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Someone you love has just been dealt a tough blow. Maybe they find their diagnosis a bit of a relief after years spent looking for answers. Perhaps, their diagnosis came...

Several years ago, I discovered that I didn’t suffer from insomnia like my doctors and I had both presumed. My issue with sleep wasn’t an inability to sleep; it was...

Eat, love, and pray, that is how I get through each day.  While it may sound silly, these three actions have made living with psoriatic arthritis a little easier. I...

Sometimes, because we are the ones who live with psoriatic arthritis every day, we can easily and understandably get wrapped up in how it affects us, on a daily basis...

Bursitis is an inflammation (“-itis” means inflammation) of the bursa, which are small sacs filled with a jelly-like substance that is found in the joints of the elbow, shoulder, hip...

Faith is a funny thing. It isn’t tangible, you can’t hold it in your hand. Nor can you really see it, smell it, or taste it. It is not something...

There are many frightening aspects of living with multiple chronic illnesses. What will my future look like? How will I get through today or tomorrow? How much pain can I...

Childhood psoriatic arthritis isn’t a laughing matter. It’s unfortunate that anyone should live with such a chronic, painful disease, but it can be especially taxing for children. Dealing with pain...

When managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes the best recommendations come from fellow sufferers. That’s why we like to keep track of the products and treatments you say have worked for you...

Everyone wants to feel like their voice is being heard, that they can share their thoughts, opinions, worries, and feelings without being judged by someone else. This is especially true...

Whether my psoriatic arthritis is in remission or I am just experiencing a few “good” days, I always find myself scrambling to make the most of that time. I often...

Imagine you’re playing The $10,000 Pyramid, and your partner gives you these clues: You might answer, “Things that are strong.” Yes, those things are strong, but in my world, being...

Do you feel like the moments of joy and happiness are few and far between these days? It is easy to get overwhelmed focusing on the negative of living with...

Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you. There...

Even after I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis I preferred to go grocery shopping by myself. As a stay at home mom, a trip to the grocery store was like...

I have asked myself this question for the past 10 years; why did it take 25 years to get the proper diagnosis for my disease? First off, what is psoriatic...

I expected my doctors to prescribe medications when I was diagnosed with PsA and my other chronic illnesses. But I didn’t expect having reactions to prescriptions that I had taken...

Pain is a part of my everyday life. That is the reality of living with multiple chronic illnesses which includes psoriatic arthritis. I define a flare as being in so...

Just don’t think about it… Has anyone ever said this to you in regards to the pain you experience from psoriatic arthritis? I have heard this more than I can...

Many people who don’t suffer from psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis will not understand the physical pain and fatigue that goes along with having this disease; especially if you’re suffering from...