3 Reasons Why My Arthritis Flares in the Summer...This year, I feel like a kid nearing summer vacation. I'm anxious for the sun, warm weather, and summer activities; they aren't...reactions6comments
Things in My Arthritis-Friendly Home That Just Make Sense...When I started house hunting in the fall, I had a dream starter home in mind. Nothing fancy, but I was attracted...reactions1comment
Ballet Flats Aren't Always Arthritis-Friendly Shoes...There must be 100 pairs of ballet flats in my closet. Over the years, my mum has bought me so many! She...reactions1comment
Decades Of Pain Without The Correct Diagnosis...Since the age of 25, I have complained of lower back discomfort without receiving a clear diagnosis, despite my efforts to visit...reactions3comments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis Era...The United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a...reactionscomments
Bad Timing: My Struggle to Be Diagnosed with PsA...Even after my doctor confirmed I had juvenile arthritis, he struggled to figure out what subtype I had. For a long time...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Without Psoriasis...There are times when you may have all of the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) without having psoriasis. Continue reading to understand...reactions6comments
Does PsA Increase Your Risk of Developing Cancer?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of arthritis. Symptoms of PsA can include joint pain and inflammation, fatigue, and nail changes. PsA...reactionscomments
Does Your PSA Feel Like You Are Riding a Ferris Wheel?...One of the good things about the holidays is watching all the movies. During one of these movies, people were riding a...reactionscomments
How I Made My Home PsA-Friendly (and Gravity-Proof!)...When I was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I lived in a tri-level home. While I loved the unique layout and...reactionscomments
The Connections of Psoriatic Disease: What Does Remission Look Like?...Our community and dedicated community members here at Psoriatic-Arthritis.com and our sister site PlaquePsoriasis.com help us understand the deep and painful connections...reactionscomments
The Sun Became My Enemy: Sun Sensitivity and Psoriatic Arthritis...Before psoriatic arthritis (PsA) barged into my life, I was a sun worshipper. I lived in the desert and often compared my...reactions6comments
Tell Us You Have PsA Without Telling Us You Have PsA: The Invisibility of Pain...The trend “Tell us without telling us,” or “tell me without telling me” allows people to make pointed statements that play with...reactions8comments
My Stress Triggers Pain, Fatigue, and Flares...While brushing my hair this morning, I discovered a single gray hair. This is delightful, especially since I'm still in my early twenties...reactions7comments
The Effects Of Psoriatic Arthritis...It is possible to learn how to work with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) rather than let it try and defeat me. I have...reactionscomments
The Sweet Spot...Have you found your “sweet spot” yet? You know what I mean? That moment, fleeting as it may be, that you simply...reactions6comments
Everyone Has a Story to Tell...When you have a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it’s common to see patients start to compare themselves to others. Who...reactionscomments
Allodynia and Its Impact on People With Psoriatic Arthritis...People with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can have different types of joint pain in addition to the usual skin symptoms. In fact, pain...reactions7comments
Changed by Pain...Chronic pain from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis entered my life twenty years ago. It has been seventeen years since it took over...reactions5comments
A Welcome Change in My Psoriatic Arthritis Care...Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and other chronic illnesses can be an arduous journey, filled with ups and downs, trials, and tribulations...reactions6comments
