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...So, here’s the deal, whether we like it or not we are all going to probably need to be wearing masks out and about for a long time. Therefore, we...

...When you live with ankylosing spondylitis, the pain is constant. Not to mention the brain fog, extreme fatigue, stiffness, trouble sleeping, and more. Many people who live with AS also...

...Do you know what our Mediterranean friends consume in their diet? Throughout history, their baseline has always been vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans. Science calls this an anti-inflammatory diet...

...A recent flare reminded me that arthritis is far wider reaching than physical pain and limitations alone. Alongside my independence, PsA deprives me of my confidence and interferes with relationships...

...I grew up in the ’60s and '70s, need I say more? Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant used primarily...

...Whenever there’s a large-scale health crisis, the natural inclination is to panic for the well-being of our loved ones with compromised immune systems. The funny thing is, in my experience...

...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic condition characterized by red, scaly patches on the skin and inflammation in the joints, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. But there is another hidden...

...In late April 2020, I had an office visit scheduled with my rheumatologist. I actually considered postponing the appointment because my psoriatic arthritis was being well managed. I really didn’t...

...Around 4 or 5 years ago, my daughter took notice of the number of pills I took on a daily basis. There were two muscle relaxers, two for pain that...

...Psoriatic arthritis picks its fights in many areas of the body. For me, my neck is the most painful, followed by my back. Most inconvenient, however, is when my disease...

...Results from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 61 percent of survey participants living with RA experienced brain fog within the last month of taking the survey. Along...

...I was watching a cop show the other day and one of those obligatory, “drug addled-club goers rave” scenes came on. You know, the one that shows what Hollywood thinks...

...A few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked at them. The best way I can describe...

...When suffering from such a mysterious illness, you are often required to see multiple doctors that specialize in different things. I can definitely get a little messy at times. This...

...As a psoriatic arthritis patient, one of the things I struggle with is feeling like my family and friends really “understand” what my life is like with chronic diseases. Psychologically...