Ask the Patient Leaders: Tips to Start Sharing PsA StoriesManaging life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) comes with lots of lessons, experiences and chapters. Of course, it’s important to remember that our lives are so much more than our condition...reactionscomments
Ask the Patient Leaders: The Overlooked Aspects of PsAYou may be familiar with the term “invisible illness.” It’s a common term used to describe chronic conditions that are not outwardly visible to family, friends, partners, and even healthcare...reactions3comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Why We Share Our PsA StoriesOn paper, it would make sense for a chronic pain story to begin with a diagnosis and go from there. For those with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), that’s not the case...reactionscomments
A Look At What Those With Psoriatic Arthritis Have To SayAdvice can be a tricky thing to manage, especially when it is unwanted. It is forward, hurtful, and isolating. It feels like you are being told directions to a place...reactionscomments
The Reality of Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis flares are inconsistent, and the pain is not always visible. From stiffness to fatigue, PsA comes with an array of symptoms that pose daily challenges. For those without...reactionscomments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of psoriatic-arthritis.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...reactions2comments
Real Stories & Strange Symptoms of Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis does not come without its physical challenges. Swelling, joint pain, fatigue are all commonly shared symptoms. But what about those strange unexplained symptoms of psoriatic arthritis?...reactions10comments
Guided Meditation for Stress ReductionMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration...reactionscomments
The Link Between Physical Health and Mental HealthPhysical health and mental health are inextricably linked. People living with chronic conditions, like psoriatic arthritis, not only have to manage their physical symptoms, but also cope with the negative...reactionscomments
Cortisone Injections: Give Them A Shot!Cortisone injections are a common way to combat joint pain and flare-ups. Your results may vary, but I have seen great success with the ones that I have had. If...reactionscomments
PsA Stretches to Reduce Pain & Increase FlexibilityWith the daily routines of medicine, diet and rest, it's easy to overlook one of the most important things psoriatic arthritis patients can do to help manage the disease: stretching. According to the Cleveland Clinic, gentle...reactions9comments
The Never-Ending Pain with Psoriatic ArthritisWhen you have psoriatic arthritis, how do you best manage pain and how do you try to stay positive in the face of dealing with pain each and every day?...reactions1comment
Dealing With Anger From PsAPsoriatic arthritis comes with a whole host of different emotions. One of the hardest that I have struggled with is dealing with anger. It is a fairly foreign emotion to...reactionscomments
Join the Hashtag Community - #SpottingSpoonsDo you feel like the moments of joy and happiness are few and far between these days? It is easy to get overwhelmed focusing on the negative of living with...reactionscomments
