Get an organized treatment program that includes exercises, the most effective medications, and other complementary treatments. The benefits of maintaining this prog ... read more

I cope using mindful thinking and meditation. I used to feel unproductive when I would take time out to take care of me, but I no longer feel that way. Sometimes I t ... read more

Use the bedroom for sleep and sex only. The TV should be in another room as it stimulates the brain and arouses the nervous system. Make family decisions and argue, ... read more

Exercise is important

I have started having periodic board game nights with friends. Sometimes I will take one or both of the kids to a movie so that my wife (with PsA) can rest and we ca ... read more

Plant foods are high on the list of anti-inflammatory foods, because they are abundant sources of phytonutrient compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties. Thi ... read more

Purge your to-do list. It's a great time to go through your to-do list and see if there's anything that isn't really needed. Sometimes we do things or prepare certai ... read more

I help my friend with psoriatic arthritis address any signs or symptoms of depression. If I see this, I encourage her to talk to her healthcare provider.

Occupational therapists can design ergonomic handles on every tool imaginable to keep joints in neutral position and assist vulnerable joints. An example is a bread ... read more

Take a written list of concerns, symptoms, etc. It's easier than trying to remember when brain fog is thick and it seems like doctors pay more attention when it is ... read more

Don't be afraid to ask for priority boarding at the airport, most airlines will give it to you. The extra time down and getting settled in really eases your stress. ... read more

Wearing compression socks and stockings can help with pain and swelling in feet and ankles for everyday use as well as for more rigorous activity and exercise. They ... read more

My boyfriend of 6 years has been learning about my new PsA diagnosis by reading and asking me questions. That, to me, is just as helpful as when he carries the laund ... read more

Getting on my bike and going for a ride helps me power through psoriatic arthritis symptoms like fatigue and joint stiffness. I ride my bike 20 miles roundtrip to an ... read more

Don’t be afraid to talk to your family about how you feel and what’s going on. They don’t have psoriatic arthritis, and you look normal to them from the outside. The ... read more

Eating a low inflammatory diet like FODMAP has helped wonders

Create a healthy sleep routine and stick with it no matter what day of the week. Aim for 8 hours of uninterrupted, restful, restorative sleep each night. I take magn ... read more

Patients with psoriatic arthritis often present to the emergency room with infections and cellulitis (infections of the skin). There are things that significantly ch ... read more

Don't underestimate the importance of the connection between weight and inflammation. In addition to taking medications to control the disease, it is important to fo ... read more