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My husband gets up, makes coffee and takes my dogs out. He does most of the cleaning, sweeping, mopping and loads the dishwasher. He makes my lunch before I go to wo ... read more
Rhonda
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis More than 5 years
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Openness with the people close to you can help avoid awkward moments. So far, I’ve been pretty lucky. When I have a bad day, it’s not outwardly apparent as with most ... read more
Lindsey
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis More than 5 years
1
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What’s been your biggest challenge to taking care of yourself and managing your psoriatic arthritis? What has helped you overcome that?
Listen to your doctor. My doctor told me I needed to lose weight. I was very offended and mad. About four years ago I made up my mind that I was going to do it. I to ... read more
Layne
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis More than 5 years
1
Psoriatic arthritis is a disease where cyclic exacerbations are common. You need to have a physical therapist that has time to listen to your symptoms and can spend ... read more
Deb Jackson, PT, PhD, OCS, CMP, ATC
University of St. Augustine Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis
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Before presenting to the ER with questions about skin infections, be very clear on your temperature. Infections of the skin cause fevers, so measuring fevers careful ... read more
Shuhan He, MD
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis Male
3
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I de-stress with yoga and aromatherapy (I use peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils with my diffuser at home). Eliminating stress can really feel like lifting a w ... read more
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis More than 5 years
7
Follow the right exercise program for you. Such a program will have many benefits that may improve your day-to-day quality of life and overall health. When exercisin ... read more
Adnan
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis
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Taking a walk along a peaceful waterway, such as a beach with only the water, nature, and you involved. Breathe deeply and smell the salty or fresh air. Perhaps bea ... read more
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 54 Female 1 to 5 years
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Research shows us that a slow and steady weight loss at a rate of 1-2 pounds per week is more likely to stay off years later -- so don't attempt crash diets or fad d ... read more
Caylee Clay, RDN, CDN
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis Female
7
Use a large chip clip to pinch credit/debit cards at ATMs. So much easier to maneuver!
Cheryl Albright, OTR/L
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis Female
2
Utilizing adaptive utensils with wider grips helps because they don’t require me to grasp or pinch too tightly to eat. When symptoms are really bad, I just order out ... read more
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis More than 5 years
3
My husband is never negative about my condition and will do whatever it takes to make me comfortable. He is one of the few men who understands "happy wife, happy lif ... read more
Barb
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis More than 5 years
14
Put cheap wire baskets in all the kitchen shelves, and pack things into the baskets. You just pull out the wire basket like a drawer. Works like a dream!
Robyn De
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 60 Female More than 5 years
6
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Which complementary therapy have you found most helpful to manage PsA symptoms?
I take anti-inflammatory medicine. The absolute worst time of the day for me is when I first wake up. It can take 30 minutes just to roll over from my back to get ou ... read more
Jim
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis More than 5 years
0
Be creative about your haircut, as washing and blow drying can take its toll. An undercut reduces hair bulk for long hair. Try a pixie cut for short hair if you can ... read more
Robyn De
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 60 Female More than 5 years
4
If you're on vacation or travel for work, be sure to request a hotel room with a refrigerator to store your medication.
Dr. Amparo L. Gordian
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis Female
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Fast Fact
Delaying PsA treatment for as little as 6 months can result in permanent joint damage, studies show.
I always get a flu shot early in September. But I tend to be a nurturer, so if anyone gets sick, I take care of them. It’s hard for me to avoid being around sick peo ... read more
Mollie
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis More than 5 years
3
I walk 3,000 steps at least 4x a week.
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 77 Female
1
Stretching! Stretch in the morning and evening. You may not feel a difference overnight, but in a few days, you for sure will! Massages, as well, but of course that ... read more
