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
Pain Levels...I’m responding to the article concerning pain level reporting when seen by primary care and other doctors. I was seeing an orthopedic...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Nail Changes...Approximately 87% of patients with psoriatic arthritis experience symptoms of nail psoriasis, also called nail dystrophy. Nail psoriasis is common in patients...
Reading Books and Pain Management...Ever since I was young, reading books has always been one of my hobbies. Now that we're all stuck at home in...reactions8comments
Eye Care & PsA: Taking Care of My Baby Blues...I have a love-hate relationship with my eyes. My baby blues are one of my favorite physical attributes, but they like to...reactionscomments
Be Kind To You: Easy Exercises at Home...The decision to keep moving and incorporate gentle exercising into your lifestyle can be one of the best treatments for joint stiffness...reactions1comment
Mental Health & Chronic Pain with Dr. Karl Sperber, Clinical Psychologist...Chronic pain, one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care, has been linked to activity limitations, dependence on opioids, anxiety...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Fibromyalgia...I have to admit. I’m. So. Confused. Which, more often than not these days, seems to be a perpetual state rather than...reactions15comments
Finding Friends & Support Within The Psoriatic Disease Journey...Since the age of 5, finding and keeping friends has always been a unique challenge for me. You see, I was diagnosed...reactionscomments
A Years-long Journey to Find Answers and Relief...My PsA story isn't unusual. I started feeling pain and dismissed it as just having done too much. But then the pain...reactions5comments
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
How Do Doctors Diagnose Psoriatic Arthritis?...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) most often develops after psoriasis, although in a small percentage of people (10-15%), the inflammatory joint disease begins before...
Why Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Need More Than A Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis two years after my psoriasis diagnosis. When I look back, I am certain my healthcare team...reactions12comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Cosmic Jokes...I hate telling others about my chronics. I know I’m amazing just cuz I keep going, but others (especially judgy relatives) think...reactions2comments
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...
Ask The Advocate: When PsA Meets Life...Those who live with psoriatic arthritis are constantly having to prove that their pain and fatigue are real. It's a thankless and...reactions3comments
Defining Chronic Pain... In Class...I recently finished a creative analysis of chronic pain for my English Comp class. I enjoyed redefining what chronic pain is, how...reactions3comments
It's been a long journey...I started having symptoms in my early 20's, maybe even earlier. I took NSAIDs for decades. People told me I was too...reactions3comments
