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Diagnoses can come in many forms and take on various weights. A diagnosis for the common cold, for instance, may provide to be a little annoying, and require a week or...

After I got over the initial shock and denial of my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), It swiftly came to my attention how much this condition impacts every single aspect...

In my life prior to living with chronic pain, I looked forward to getting dressed every day. I not only enjoyed putting together fashionable outfits, but I also delighted in...

Do you live with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis? Consider speaking up! I have had psoriasis for 50 years and psoriatic arthritis for the past 25 years. I have been very...

As we look forward to 2017, we make many resolutions to start the year off right include losing weight, getting organized and spending more time with family. But as a...

Sometimes it seems as though my right knee is a weather barometer. I'm telling you when the weather is bad, so are my joints. You may have heard of this...

If you have been recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, get ready to hear what those of us who have been living with this condition hear often: "It will get better.”...

Walking and standing are not easy for me. That is also not an easy thing to admit freely. For the past 10 years, my body has been through so much...

Sometimes, your insurance company’s decisions, distance to your doctor’s office, or your doctor’s retirement dictate your need to find another doctor for your care. But sometimes, it’s your strained relationship...

Managing a chronic disease, such as psoriatic arthritis (PsA), is challenging enough without having to think about paying for PsA treatment or dealing with the cost of drugs. And it...

I have a love-hate relationship with my eyes. My baby blues are one of my favorite physical attributes, but they like to cause trouble and have a hard time behaving...

No one should live in fear. It's a vulnerable and troubled place to live. Sadly, most of us who suffer from chronic conditions like psoriatic arthritis do that. In my...

Acceptance of psoriatic disease is far from easy. It took me around 13 years to feel comfortable, confident, and guilt-free when it comes to managing my condition. That said -...

Prior to my life with psoriatic arthritis, I used to transform my house to reflect one holiday after another. I had a firm schedule for putting up and taking down...

You know the saying: "When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade." But with a chronic disease like psoriatic arthritis, sometimes the lemonade is still very sour. Psoriatic arthritis is...

Surviving the holidays without exhausting yourself is hard even for the healthy, but it is especially tough for those of with a chronic illness like Psoriatic Arthritis. Even if we...

I learned many years ago that having psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis has turned out to be a blessing for me. I no longer have that chip on the shoulder. I...

The decision to keep moving and incorporate gentle exercising into your lifestyle can be one of the best treatments for joint stiffness with PsA. One thing is for sure, it...

Since the age of 5, finding and keeping friends has always been a unique challenge for me. You see, I was diagnosed with psoriasis at that same age. My severe...

I've had psoriasis since the age of 5. That's right - 5. At a very young age, I experienced discrimination that many adults will never experience facing. Because of my...