Treatment Guidelines for Psoriatic Arthritis...The goal of treatment for people living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is to delay or avoid joint damage. At this time, there is no one standard of care for psoriatic...
I Wish I Didn't Have to Go...You wouldn’t necessarily know it by the title, but this topic is a bit of a sensitive one with me. It involves so much more than just accurate communication or...reactions4comments
NSAIDs for Psoriatic Arthritis...Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to treat pain and inflammation. They are often used in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), especially in mild cases. NSAIDs block enzymes...
Corticosteroids for Psoriatic Arthritis...Corticosteroids are used as a treatment for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) to reduce the joint inflammation and skin lesions caused by the disease. Corticosteroids may be taken by mouth, used as...
Even Experts Need Help Sometimes...After living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in our household for 13 years, you’d think I could maneuver the ins and outs of these diseases like the back of my...reactionscomments
Sean Rodman...Sean was previously an advocate on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Sean Rodman is a contributing writer for Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. He first developed psoriasis in his early 20s in the form of a couple of...
Picking Up the Pieces...When going through a particularly difficult time with psoriatic arthritis, life can quickly feel like it is falling apart around us. The longer we go without symptom relief, the more...reactions1comment
The Dreaded Flare...This invisible disease PSA has many twists and turns. It can lead us through more challenges than we care to go and having a flare is in the top ten...reactions4comments
My Story Psoriatic Arthritis Pain...I have been dealing with psoriatic arthritis for over 5 years. I had never even heard of psoriasis until I was diagnosed at age 23 It was hard for me...reactions1comment
Pain and Neuroplasticity...I recently stumbled upon some literature about neuroplasticity (the brain's ability to change structurally and functionally based on personal experience and use) and chronic pain. It sounds like there have...reactions2repliesTreatment
Why Do Autoimmune Conditions “Collect”? – Part 1...If you’re reading this article, it might be because you saw the title and thought “yes, this is me!” If so, you are not alone. Outside of our chronic autoimmune...reactions18comments
A Psoriatic Arthritis Patient's Journey: The Consequences of Being Unreliable...There are a great many attributes that I admire in people: trustworthiness, loyalty, and honesty for example. Some of these are things that I’ve always strived to be and try...reactions14comments
The Miracle of Cannabis CBD Oil...I am 56 years old and have been struggling with PsA since I was very young. Psoriasis started when I was about 7 on my elbows. I was prescribed a...reactions33comments
How Clothing Empowers People With Disabilities...If you're a woman dealing with psoriatic arthritis pain, the last thing you probably want to do is put on a bra. I have had psoriasis for 55 years and psoriatic...reactions3comments
PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS Vs. OSTEOARTHRITIS...Hi everyone new and need help. I'm sitting here writing because I'm irritated with my recent diagnoises of OA but, I'm not convinced that this is really the case. My...reactions9repliesRheumatologistDiagnosis
Fueling the Flames of Pain: Why “This is Us” May Not Be For You!...While scrolling through my Facebook feed on Super Bowl Sunday, my heart began to ache as I read one post after another about how people were preparing to watch “This...reactionscomments
Dietary Changes: Have They Made a Difference? Part 2...If you ever wondered if changing your diet might help manage your psoriatic arthritis pain, you are not alone. It’s something that has been on my mind for awhile now...reactionscomments
Fatigue and Bad Choices...Of all of the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, honestly the one I fight the most is fatigue. Overwhelming, unending fatigue. Having a “normally” busy life with three children, I know...reactions3comments
Playing Jenga: Taking Risks With Each Piece...One of the things I’ve noticed about living with psoriatic arthritis is that no two days are the same. There is a wide variance of factors that can impact how...reactionscomments
Carrie Ricketts...Carrie was previously an advocate for Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Carrie Ricketts was diagnosed in 2016 with psoriatic arthritis and would currently describe her disease as mild. Upon being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis...
