Psoriatic Arthritis Videos
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“My pain doesn't really change,” Joel Nelson says. “It's my ability to cope with it that does.” Here’s how he handles the daily exhaustion of PsA.
- Game Changing: Pixels, Pain, and Psoriatic Arthritis
Joel Nelson escaped into a fantasy world of video games while he shouldered a heavy burden. Level by level, he built a community for those with PsA.
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Instead of hiking and painting, Marissa Nicole was confined to her bed. How did she crush the pain of PsA and build her stamina to once again find joy?
- Disparities in PsA Treatment
There’s a long list of reasons why Black and Hispanic patients don’t receive the same care as White patients. Here’s how patients and doctors can bridge those gaps.
- Mindful Matters: Mental Health With PsA
There’s a vicious cycle of worry over losing a job due to arthritis, but needing to keep the job and therefore insurance to afford treatments.
- Best Exercises for People With PsA
From walking to knee extensions, these moves soothe symptoms and ease pain from psoriatic arthritis.
- What They Don’t Tell You
Maureen and Steven connect over their shared experiences with psoriatic arthritis: Things no one warned them about, like the high cost of drugs.
- Dermatology Plus Rheumatology
How will you know your medication is working? How long should you give it to work?
- When Is Flaky Skin and Arthritis Really PsA?
A small percentage of those with psoriasis develop PsA. So what are the telltale signs to look for?
- Using a Treat-to-Target Strategy
With the latest medications, rheumatologists can relieve joint pain and skin irritation. Can you reach remission or what they call low disease activity?
- Don’t Take ‘It’s Probably This’ for a Diagnosis
“I did not have some of the problems that other people of color may have getting diagnosed,” says Angie Fisher of her psoriatic arthritis.
- How to Manage Psoriatic Arthritis Fatigue
A long-term condition can leave you feeling tired. Here are a few ways to boost your energy.
- Everyday Ways to Pamper Your Joints
From medication to physical therapy, there are many ways to ease the pain of stiff, sore joints due to PsA.
- How Biologics Treat Psoriatic Arthritis
Stiff joints and scaly skin can be soothed with a biologic, given through an IV or needle. But how does it work?
- Caring for Your Skin
Soothe irritation and itching with steroid creams, light therapy, and more.
- Best Foods for Psoriatic Arthritis
What you eat can help ease your PsA symptoms by boosting your immunity and reducing inflammation.
- Foot Pain Relief
Get one step ahead of your foot pain with this podiatrist-approved advice, from ice therapy to stretches.
- How Psoriatic Arthritis Affects Your Body
An inside look at how this ongoing inflammation causes painful, stiff, and swollen joints.
- Track Your Psoriatic Arthritis Daily
By logging your daily diet, fitness, and sleep patterns, you can better manage your PsA symptoms and pain.
- Setting Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Goals With Your Doctor
PsA treatment is tailored to your disease activity, your existing conditions, and your social life, says rheumatologist Paula Tanasa.
- Heat and Cold Therapy for Psoriatic Arthritis
Warming or cooling your joints is an easy way to get relief from PsA. Here’s when to turn the temp up, and when to turn it down.
- Doctor’s Orders for Joint Pain Relief
Daniel Gibson has many more treatment options than he did 25 years ago, when he was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.
- Telltale Markers to Diagnose PsA
There’s no definitive test for psoriatic arthritis, so what are the signs? And what imaging tests do doctors use?
- Pointers to Catch Better Zzzs With PsA
Struggle to get a good night’s rest? You’re not alone. Eighty percent of those with arthritis have “painsomnia.” Then add itchy psoriasis on top of that.
- Health Check: Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment
Depending on the severity of your condition, there are different kinds of treatments that could be helpful.
- A National Platform for PsA Advocacy
From Capitol Hill to fundraising events, Tami Seretti is passionate about her cause. She doesn’t want others with psoriatic arthritis to feel alone or unheard.
- Health Check: Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment
Depending on the severity of your condition, there are different kinds of treatments that could be helpful.
- Inside the Body: Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis happens when your white blood cells start being overactive. See how that affects you throughout your body.
- How to Exercise Properly With Psoriatic Arthritis
Exercise is key to minimizing pain from psoriatic arthritis. But not every activity is a good idea. Learn what you should do and what you should avoid.
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There are several things you can do to minimize the pain you feel from psoriatic arthritis. Exercise, your diet, and managing stress all play a role.
- Expert Defines: Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment (Part 1)
There’s a lot you have control over in your life with psoriatic arthritis. Learn how to move more and reduce stress.
- My Story: A Virtual Perspective (Part 1)
When Lori Ann was diagnosed with PsA, she immediately looked for exercise options that would help her. Luckily, there are plenty.
- My Story: A Virtual Perspective (Part 2)
After years of aches and pains, Brenda Kong was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at 21. What changes did she make to care for her joints?
- Expert Defines: Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment (Part 2)
Treatment for psoriatic arthritis will start with basic NSAIDs, but there are several steps after that that can help you feel good.
- Myths & Facts: Psoriatic Arthritis
You may have heard a lot of things about psoriatic arthritis, but how many of them are true?
- What is Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis has been around for thousands of years. Learn what to expect and how treatments have changed.
- Inside the Visit: Psoriatic Arthritis
Dolores Dotson talks with a rheumatologist about her skin condition and joint pain, including how her treatments are working and how she handles flares.
- A Mother and Son's Unexpected Journey
Doctors diagnosed Andy Moy with psoriatic arthritis when he was in kindergarten. Three years later, his mom, Jaime, learned she had it, too. Here's how they tackled the joint pain together.
- The Toughest Trail
Fatigue is too small of a word to describe how psoriatic arthritis zaps her energy, Alicia Anderson says. Learn how she uses the spoon theory, acupuncture, and a cane to keep moving forward.
- Rough Sketch of the Future
Artist Mark Chrapla says his hands are like the engine of a car, and he doesn't want them to seize up. Here's how he balances his design career with his progressing psoriatic arthritis.
- How to Ease Psoriatic Arthritis Foot Pain
Swollen joints can make it difficult to live an enjoyable, active life. Try these tips to control flares.