Herbal Remedies for Psoriatic Arthritis...Many people living with chronic diseases like psoriatic arthritis (PsA) turn to herbal remedies and supplements for symptom relief. While the research is ongoing on complementary and integrative medicine, these...
Living With an Autoimmune Disease...Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system is not working as it should. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is one of more than 80 types of autoimmune disease. Each type has unique...
Traditional DMARDs for Psoriatic Arthritis...A common treatment for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). There are different types of DMARDs, including traditional, biologic, and target-specific DMARDs. DMARDs reduce inflammation. Traditional DMARDs –...
How Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to PsA?...People with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) show an increased risk of developing a range of gastrointestinal conditions, including inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. People with PsA...
Psoriatic Arthritis and Eye Problems...Several autoimmune diseases affecting the eyes have been observed in PsA patients, including uveitis, keratitis, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, episcleritis, and scleritis. The most common ophthalmic disease in PsA patients is uveitis...
How Psoriatic Arthritis Can Affect Your Job...Striking a balance between work and personal life is a challenge for anyone. But for people who live with a chronic condition like psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it can be even...
How Does the Weather Affect Joint Pain?...Many people with arthritis, including psoriatic arthritis (PsA), experience more joint pain when the weather changes. Some people even claim they can predict the weather based on how their joints...
How to Continue Exercising With Psoriatic Arthritis...Regular exercise is important to maintain joint flexibility and range of motion in people living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). PsA inflames the joints, causing pain and stiffness. This makes movement...
What Assistive Devices Are Used for PsA?...Since there is no cure for psoriatic arthritis, people who have the disease must learn how to deal with it on a daily basis. Swollen, painful joints can make it...
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Ways to Adapt Your Home for Psoriatic Arthritis...Many homes have design elements that make daily living more difficult for people with chronic health conditions like arthritis. Cabinets may be hard to reach or toilets may be too...
Managing Stress With Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an ongoing (chronic) autoimmune condition that affects the joints and skin. For those with PsA, managing symptoms is crucial. But stress can make this hard. Understanding...
Complications Associated With Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory joint disease linked to psoriasis, a chronic skin condition that causes painful, red, scaly patches. PsA can also cause several other health problems. One...
How Does PsA Affect Tendons and Ligaments?...A key feature of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is inflammation of the connection points between bones and tendons or ligaments. Tendons are tissues that attach muscles to bones. Ligaments are tissues...
How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Affect the Back and Spine?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), the chronic inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis, can affect any joint in the body. This includes the back and spine. When the spine is affected in people...
Psoriatic Arthritis and Pregnancy...Half of all people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are women, and most of them are diagnosed during their childbearing years. PsA does not interfere with a woman’s ability to become...
What Are Non-joint Symptoms of PsA?...A hallmark symptom of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is joint pain. This is because immune cells produce too much of certain proteins that create long-term inflammation in the joints. But PsA...
How Psoriatic Arthritis Affects the Joints in the Fingers and Toes...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition that affects many joints throughout the body. One of the main areas affected by PsA is the distal joints. These are the joints...