Coping Each Day...I've had psoriasis since the age of 5. That's right - 5. At a very young age, I experienced discrimination that many...reactionscomments
PsA versus RA: Similarities & Differences...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be easy to confuse. Both are forms of arthritis in which the immune system...reactions26comments
Senior Citizen Story...I am female senior citizen, age 69, and only developed psoriasis some 12 years ago. It was over my entire body except...reactions6comments
Frustrated, Fatigued, and Fighting for Pain-Free Days...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition closely related to and frequently co-occurring with psoriasis. Both PsA and psoriasis are chronic life-long...reactions6comments
So Exhausted! Managing Fatigue with Psoriatic Arthritis...Fatigue can often be one of the most frustrating and confusing phenomena those with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) experience. It's not uncommon to...reactionscomments
Treatment Options for Nail Psoriasis...If you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA), you are at risk for developing nail psoriasis. Nail psoriasis is very common in people with...reactions8comments
When is Rest the Best?...Time and time again, individuals with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) receive advice that often centers around getting adequate exercise to relieve symptoms. While...reactions2comments
The Pain Boss! The Pain!...For most of my life, I have learned to handle and withstand pain. I remember at the age of 5, trying to...reactionscomments
Stress! Who Me?...I won't let the everyday stress of life rule me. I will take control of my health by doing everything possible to eliminate how stress affects me.reactionscomments
The Link Between Chronic Inflammation and Psoriatic Arthritis...The immune system uses inflammation as a form of defense. Inflammation helps the body remove harmful substances like damaged cells or bacteria...reactions19comments
Top 4 Must-Have Assistive Devices...Having psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can make everyday tasks difficult, and people living with the disease learn many coping strategies to get through...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...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...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...
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...
