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
I Should Be Doing More And Other Lies I Tell Myself...Psoriatic arthritis and my other debilitating chronic illnesses are not in my head, but they sure do a number on it. They...reactions3comments
What Funerals Tell Me About Chronic Illness...Do you think it’s appropriate for kids to attend funerals? Many of my relatives don’t think it is. They think death is...reactions3comments
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
Slow and gradual decline...I realised in my early 30's things weren't as they should be. It didn't seem right that I was so tired and...reactions2comments
Shake the Morning Ache: Exploring Habits that are Part of Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...I recently found myself in a development workshop that explored and evaluated personal habits. I've learned by analyzing those little things we...reactionscomments
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
A Bad Day vs. A Bad Life...How many times have you been in the throes of a flare and uttered the following words; “I hate my life”? I...reactionscomments
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
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
Why the Rain Makes My Arthritis Symptoms Worse..."Why can't I focus? Why can't I stay still? Why am I so uncomfortable, as if on the verge of a flare?"...reactionscomments
Positivity and Psoriatic Arthritis...Can you maintain a positive attitude while also living with psoriatic arthritis? That is a good question. We all can admit that...reactions5comments
