How Is Psoriatic Arthritis Linked to Cardiovascular Disease?...People with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, also known as heart disease. In fact, research shows that...
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
5 Things I Wonder as a Psoriatic Arthritis Patient...Psoriatic arthritis takes up so much brain space. Of course, we think about treatment or what we may want to mention at...reactions5comments
Are you kidding me?...In 1996, I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and had a discectomy L3 and L4. While recovering, I got very sick...reactions9comments
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...
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...
Yoga Was Not For Me...As a person who lives with a few different chronic conditions, I find once I reveal them to people, I'm usually met...reactionscomments
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...
How Is Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosed?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a complex disease to diagnose. There are several reasons why this is the case. First, it shows up...
What Screening Tools Are Used to Help Diagnose Psoriatic Arthritis?...There are several questionnaires used to screen patients for psoriatic arthritis (PsA). These screening tools can provide insight into a person’s symptoms...
Navigating The Airport with Psoriatic Arthritis...Living with psoriatic arthritis, there are plenty of times I had pushed my body when I knew I should not. I am...reactionscomments
Risk Factors for Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a disease that causes inflammation in the joints and tendons. This leads to joint pain, stiffness, and swelling...
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...
Community Views: Do Rheumatologist Appointments Stress You Out?...Visits to the rheumatologist can be incredibly stressful, especially if you see a doctor whose suggestions have not proven helpful. We wanted...reactions2comments
Knee Surgery & Psoriatic Arthritis...For several months now, I have been dealing with the pain and swelling of a torn meniscus in my left knee. Turns...reactions21comments
PsA and Your Legs...Psoriatic arthritis can develop in any areas that you have joints in your body. The most common areas are usually in your...reactions2comments
Feeling Confident In My Decision to Use a Mobility Aid...Managing my psoriatic arthritis sometimes requires a little extra TLC, and one way I achieve that is by using mobility aids. I'm...reactionscomments
Nerve Pain Injections for Psoriatic Arthritis Back Pain...I used to be terrified of needles. Someone else (the person with the needle in their hand) was in control and I...reactions8comments
When Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Makes Me Irritable...I've seen irritability and crankiness listed on quite a few lists of possible juvenile arthritis symptoms, but never on a list for...reactionscomments
Kim Clune...Kim was previously an advocate on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. At 8 years old, Kim Clune was told that she mustn’t wash well enough to...
