Benefits of Low-Impact Exercises...When talking about exercising with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), many individuals may cringe or laugh at the thought. Pain and joint swelling can often make activities challenging, or feel insurmountable. Although...reactionscomments
My Painful Journey...I was 25 years old when I first started experiencing the symptoms of arthritis, and it took another 25 years before I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis—so I was 50...reactions4comments
Making Your Healthcare Team Work For You!...One of the first steps in managing your psoriatic arthritis is assembling the best healthcare team. This journey might have started while you were trying to navigate the perilous waters...reactions8comments
Why is Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis So Challenging?...Whether you’ve had psoriatic arthritis (PsA)for years, or are in the process of diagnosis, chances are you and your healthcare provider had some difficulty determining the cause of your symptoms...reactions16comments
Sulfasalazine and Upset Stomach...Does anyone else find their stomach gets upset if taking sulfasalazine on an empty stomach?...reactions9repliesTreatment
Welcome to Psoriatic-Arthritis.com Stories...At Psoriatic-Arthritis.com, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with psoriatic arthritis can be a challenge, but the more we share and support one another...reactions2comments
Janet Geddis...Janet was previously a health leader on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com.Janet Geddis, also known as The Migraine Girl, is a business owner as well as a longtime migraine patient advocate and essayist at...
Alisha B...Alisa was previously a health leader at Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Alisha has dealt with psoriasis since 7 years old after a bad case of chicken pox triggered her disease to spread on...
Welcome!...Looking for the latest news and updates in the Psoriatic-Arthritis.com community? You’ve come to the right place. This is where we’ll be posting community news, events, and updates!...reactions27repliesAwareness
Emerging Areas of Research for Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) affects about 1 million people in the United States. In the past few decades, areas of research for PsA have evolved. Researchers are working to better understand...
Catherine Dolan...Catherine Dolan is a moderator for Psoriatic-Arthritis.com and PlaquePsoriasis.com. While she has had psoriasis for as long as she can remember, the severity and type of which has varied throughout...
Vicki Nowell...Vicki was previously a health leader on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Vicki Nowell is a Moderator for Psoriatic-Arthritis.com and PlaquePsoriasis.com. She was officially diagnosed with psoriasis via a biopsy in her late teens...
Diane Talbert...Diane Talbert has had psoriasis for more than 50 years and psoriatic arthritis for about 20 years. However, she was not diagnosed with PsA until 10 years ago. Her struggle...
Arthritis Gloves and Bracelets for Psoriatic Arthritis...When dealing with chronic, painful conditions like psoriatic arthritis (PsA), many people look outside of traditional medical therapies to get relief from their symptoms. Two therapies commonly tried are arthritis...
Psoriatic Arthritis in Children and Teens...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the skin and joints. It is linked with a skin disorder called psoriasis. Psoriasis causes red, scaly rashes on the...
Are Special Populations Affected by Psoriatic Arthritis?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), the chronic inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis, is thought to occur in up to 1% of the general population. The exact prevalence is difficult to pinpoint, due...
Common Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which a person's immune cells mistakenly attack healthy tissue. This leads to chronic inflammation, which can lead to permanent and disabling...
What Are the Ways Joints Are Affected?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, inflammatory disease that can range from mild joint inflammation to disabling arthritis that impairs quality of life and function. PsA has distinctive clinical features...
How to Manage Day-to-Day Life With Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be difficult and challenging to live with. It can cause significant pain, stiffness, and even loss of function in the affected joints. PsA can also cause...
