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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...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be easy to confuse. Both are forms of arthritis in which the immune system attacks the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition closely related to and frequently co-occurring with psoriasis. Both PsA and psoriasis are chronic life-long autoimmune conditions. While psoriasis primarily affects the skin...

Fatigue can often be one of the most frustrating and confusing phenomena those with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) experience. It's not uncommon to get a somewhat restful night's sleep, only to...

If you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA), you are at risk for developing nail psoriasis. Nail psoriasis is very common in people with PsA and psoriasis. In fact, 80 to 90...

Time and time again, individuals with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) receive advice that often centers around getting adequate exercise to relieve symptoms. While exercise can provide many benefits, such as improving...

For most of my life, I have learned to handle and withstand pain. I remember at the age of 5, trying to play outside and having to hold on to...

I won't let the everyday stress of life rule me. I will take control of my health by doing everything possible to eliminate how stress affects me.

The immune system uses inflammation as a form of defense. Inflammation helps the body remove harmful substances like damaged cells or bacteria. It also helps the healing process begin. There...