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Managing psoriatic arthritis is a full-time job. While it doesn't pay in money, it pays off in dividends in so many other ways. Meaning, we get out only what we...

I consider myself a competitive person. I find myself with a fierce desire for the truth and a drive to win. It's why the study of law and becoming a...

Arthritis took on a whole new meaning once I received my psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. To be completely honest, I never gave it much thought. Like the rest of the...

Psoriatic arthritis is a tough disease, and it makes us both physically and emotionally tough. The pain can often be unbearable. We are forced to either push through the pain...

I was officially diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis over 25 years ago, though my painful joints can agree, the PsA present long before that. A bone density test recently revealed a...

When I first found out I had psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I had many thoughts about what it was. First, I considered this as terrible as a death sentence. Second, the...

My father is a dementia patient. He is 90 years old. Last summer, our family was informed that Dad was definitely a victim of this disease. My oldest brother and...

I live with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia - among a few other conditions. I've lived with psoriasis for over 60 years - and psoriatic arthritis for over 25. Seeing...

Happiness, a complex feeling that is generally described as having positive emotions or satisfaction. Generalized satisfaction isn't easy to come by when managing life with a chronic pain and an...

Today, I want to talk about something that's been on my mind lately. JAK inhibitors. My doctor recently talked to me about strange word on one of my many office...

What comes to mind when you read the words "psoriatic arthritis treatment"? It might be a lot of different thoughts, feelings and emotions. After all, the treatment journey for those...

When “motion is lotion,” how do we listen to our bodies to participate in exercises that benefit our joints without overdoing it and causing more pain or injury? More or...

My PsA journey is as unique as my fingerprint and certainly not a one-size-fits-all. This pain is not all in my head - and I have to explain it often...

Managing life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) comes with lots of lessons, experiences and chapters. Of course, it’s important to remember that our lives are so much more than our condition...

Lionel Richie’s mom may have been once, twice, three times a lady. But was she once, twice, diagnosed three times with psoriatic arthritis? Because I was! And not for the...

You may be familiar with the term “invisible illness.” It’s a common term used to describe chronic conditions that are not outwardly visible to family, friends, partners, and even healthcare...

A good night's sleep is a gift when you live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). It's also a gift that few and far between. Between stiffness, intense pain, swelling and general...

On paper, it would make sense for a chronic pain story to begin with a diagnosis and go from there. For those with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), that’s not the case...

Life is overwhelming. We're constantly overthinking the past and planning for the future. When you live with psoriatic arthritis, this type of approach to life amplifies. We're always worried about...

Living with psoriatic arthritis is challenging. And while I would rather not admit it, there are times when it can make me feel like giving up. The pain, stiffness, and...