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...
The Benefits Of A Service Dog For Psoriatic Arthritis...I had the privilege of speaking to a lady who had a service dog because her psoriatic arthritis was so bad, and...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
The Fear of Psoriatic Arthritis Progression...Arthritis is destructive. Just as your body is effective at fighting off the common cold or that sore throat you developed over...reactionscomments
Community Views: Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment and Side Effects...Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can involve many different treatments in an attempt to manage symptoms. One of the biggest challenges comes...reactionscomments
How to Deal with Tough Mornings and Chronic Pain...You wake up to the sound of your alarm clock. With sleepy and half-closed eyes, you slowly roll over the bed to...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Painful Mornings...Many of us wake up in the morning and simply want to crawl back under the covers. That feeling may be especially...reactionscomments
New Year, New Mindset: Tips For Keeping It Positive With Psoriatic Arthritis...Stress. It is one of the most common triggers for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis flares. My patients often tell me that the...reactions4comments
