Psoriatic Arthritis
It’s just a bad day, not a bad life - Julie Cerrone
image by: Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance
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The Danger of Optimism
This is a bit hard to write, but I think others with illness, especially invisible illnesses might find comfort and company in my words. Yet, I know by putting them out there its a bit counter productive for me, making me a bit more vunerable than I prefer to be, maybe some in my life will feel like I am ‘guilting’ them, that isn’t my intention.
I feel a great many people, especially those who have invisible illnesses, go to great lengths to hide their pain, not to appear whiney, not to become burdenous, and not to let their pain or illness become the focus of their friendships and relationships. Our illnesses already take up way too much of our own lives. Even on bad days, we say…
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The Burden of Psoriatic Arthritis
For many patients, psoriatic arthritis encompasses not only joint disease but also psoriasis. Our literature review reveals that the emotional toll of the disease can be higher than that of other arthritic conditions. Similar to the other inflammatory rheumatic conditions, PsA is progressive, erosive, and destructive, resulting in diminished functional capacity and poor quality of life.
Think Like a Doctor: Hurting All Over
One possibility she was considering was a condition called psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, an unusual and aggressive type of inflammatory arthritis that can affect people with psoriasis. The geographic tongue, the ridged nails, the family history of Crohn’s disease were all seen in psoriatic arthritis. And in PsA, the usual tests for arthritis will be negative.
Why Was Her Thumb Turning Black?
A few years earlier she started to see a rheumatologist, who told her she had something called psoriatic arthritis — an aggressive type of arthritis caused by the body’s immune system, which mistakenly attacks itself. Left untreated, this disease can destroy bone. He started her on strong immune-suppressing medicines, and she did feel better.
The Danger of Optimism
This is a bit hard to write, but I think others with illness, especially invisible illnesses might find comfort and company in my words. Yet, I know by putting them out there its a bit counter productive for me, making me a bit more vunerable than I prefer to be, maybe some in my life will feel like I am ‘guilting’ them, that isn’t my intention.
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance
To put people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis at the centre of care, deserving of recognition and effective management.
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A day in the life of a city girl living with psoriatic arthritis.
It's Just a Bad Day
I was officially diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in January of 2013, but if I was a betting gal I’d guess it first reared it’s ugly head back when I was in 5th grade.
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis
My name is Katinka and I have been diagnosed with PsA for about four years, after 10 years of searching for the right diagnoses. I developed Psoriasis at about 11 years old at about the same time my hair started turning grey. I have tried several medications both before and after diagnoses as well as dozens of natural, and holistic approaches. I am trying to reach a healthy balance between the medications I must take, proper health choices, and managing my energy. Join me on my journey.
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis: Memo to Me
Don't ever give up living a normal life.
National Psoriasis Foundation
Up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis, an inflammatory form of arthritis.
Overcoming Psoriasis
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Psoriatic Arthritis & Ankylosing Spondylitis
This blog details my journey before and after receiving the diagnosis for both Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Those with chronic illnesses often suffer from a complex web of conditions, and I am no exception to this rule.
Arthritis.org
Some people might hear “psoriasis” and think of the skin disease that causes itchy, scaly rashes and crumbling nails. It's true, psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin. But about 30 percent of people with psoriasis also develop a form of inflammatory arthritis called psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
Versus Arthritis
Biological therapies are newer drugs that may be used if other DMARDs aren’t working well. These are given by injection into the skin or through a drip into a vein (an intravenous infusion).
Rheumatology.org
Approximately 15% of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis. At times, the arthritis can appear before the skin disorder.
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