It’s a common belief that psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis go hand in hand. While the two diseases share genetic similarities, they are two different chronic diseases. Psoriasis is an immune system disorder that affects your skin and psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory form of arthritis. People who develop psoriatic arthritis almost always have psoriasis first …
With summer fast approaching many of us are gearing up for warmer weather, longer days, and those long-awaited summer vacations! While traveling can be stressful and challenging at times, adding a chronic illness, like psoriatic arthritis, to the mix sure doesn’t help. Though it certainly doesn’t have to stop you! Traveling can be good for …
While no one really looks forward to cleaning, something about ‘spring cleaning’ seems to give us all a sense of refreshment. Everything from deep cleaning to simple organizing and de-cluttering can pick us up and help us feel more satisfied and motivated. Add in the birds chirping and the flowers starting to bloom and it …
As this year’s Master’s Tournament wraps up, you may be itching to get out and play nine holes. Fortunately, an osteoarthritis(OA) diagnosis doesn’t have to stop you. While OA is a chronic joint disease that causes pain and stiffness, some simple adjustments can be made to help keep you in the game. Golf is associated …
Every relationship has good days and bad days. When you toss a chronic condition like osteoarthritis(OA) into the mix, it can put an even bigger strain on things. However, there are steps you can take to make sure your OA doesn’t become a wedge in your relationship. First off, it’s important to be open and …
Osteoarthritis, or OA, is the most common chronic condition of the joints. Known as the “wear and tear” arthritis, it occurs when the cushioning between the joints breaks down causing symptoms like pain, swelling, and stiffness. OA affects more than 27 million Americans and is most common is those aged 65 and older. Several factors …
Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that wreaks havoc on the body’s immune system and joints. RA is marked by painful swelling in the joints, most commonly the hands and feet. Eventually, joint deformities can occur along with bone erosion. Many people with RA are battling constant pain or discomfort, which can lead to …
Psoriatic arthritis is a form of inflammatory arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis. Psoriasis is marked by scaly, red patches that are often painful and may be itchy. Most people are diagnosed with psoriasis first and are later diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis; however, joint problems can begin for some before the skin lesions …
Lupus is often times referred to as an “invisible illness” because many of the symptoms can’t be “seen.” This however does not make lupus any less real or painful for those affected. Just because those suffering from lupus may not “look” sick, they may in fact feel very sick. Lupus is associated with symptoms like …
February is American Heart Month. It’s a time to remind us to focus on the importance of heart health and encourage our friends and families to do the same. Cardiovascular diseases claim 2,300 Americans each day. The heart does more work than any other physical muscle in the body, pumping over 2,000 gallons of blood …
