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My main form of exercise is swimming. I happen to live in central Florida where it’s usually warm. It really helps me to exercise and get out of the house and keep m ... read more
Deeanne
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 42 More than 5 years
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A robot vacuum works wonders and helps you avoid prolonged standing, bending, or poor posture.
Erica Illium
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 41 Female
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
Do you have a favorite gadget, assistive device, or other product that you think other people with psoriatic should know about?
Here's an Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast I recommend:
Oatmeal made with unsweetened almond milk and chia seeds. Top with blueberries (summer) or chopped apple (winter ... read more
Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis
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Give yourself grace when you need to rest. Don’t feel like you have to push yourself to make others happy.
CGood
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 35 Less than 1 year
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Engage in an aerobic exercise program to improve joint range of motion and promote circulation, which are essential components to any exercise program aimed at reduc ... read more
Kelvin Carter PT, DPT, OCS
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 29 Less than 1 year
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3 Fail-Proof Tips for an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
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Start treatment for psoriatic arthritis as early as possible. Early treatment can control pain and prevent permanent damage. Non-medication treatment can improve pai ... read more
Kim05
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 44
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Lean on technology! With the recent surge of voice-assisted products, you can complete many small tasks by asking "Siri," "Alexa," or "Google." Now we can search for ... read more
Dr. Thanu Jey
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis Male
3
I've had good luck with doctors. We moved to Florida three years ago, so I had to choose new doctors. I looked for a doctor who had a great education, was knowledgea ... read more
Deeanne
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 42 1 to 5 years
2
Sit at your kitchen table to chop vegetables/perform meal preparation. Use the timer on your cellphone to change positions every 15 minutes.
John Indalecio, OTR/L, CHT at HSS
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis Male
4
I exercise at least three times a week. It helps with pain and fatigue.
TAD
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 61 More than 5 years
1
Take a warm shower or bath before bed. It can help calm the joints and relax the muscles. The moist heat can reduce pain.
Tyrell Hoover
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 35 Male More than 5 years
4
If you feel overwhelmed by stress, it is important to discuss with your physician, to allow early effective treatment.
Kim05
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 44
0
Listen to your body. Take a nap or prop your feet up when you need to. Physical therapy helps a lot and PTs have some great tools and stretches that you can apply d ... read more
Kara Boeldt
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 41 Female More than 5 years
2
Poll
Which complementary therapy have you found most helpful to manage PsA symptoms?
Make sure your bedroom is quiet. Wear earplugs if noises disturb you while sleeping. Some people find that it helps to hear "white noise" from a machine that produce ... read more
Harris McIlwain, MD
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis Male
4
Use the bottle opener's innermost tabs to pinch the foil on film-covered containers.
John Indalecio, OTR/L, CHT
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis Male
5
Complementary medicine therapies are actually very important. Patients with PsA that do them regularly can tell the difference in stress, Fatigue; pain and when work ... read more
Harris H McIlwain, MD
Healthcare provider for Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 65
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Fast Fact
Delaying PsA treatment for as little as 6 months can result in permanent joint damage, studies show.
National Psoriasis Foundation
Delaying PsA treatment for as little as 6 months can result in permanent joint damage, studies show.Buy a motorized armchair that ejects you. My parents gave me one and I was hugely embarrassed, but it is actually wonderful!
Robyn De
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 60 Female More than 5 years
3
Use alternating hot and cold applications for painful, swollen joints. This can be done with water, compresses, or frozen popcorn kernels and microwaved dry rice pac ... read more
Danielle Quimby Currey, ND, CST-T
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 37 More than 5 years
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Prep is key when making meals if you have a disease like psoriatic arthritis. I recommend shopping early in the morning when grocery stores aren’t crowded and employ ... read more
Melinda
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Age: 45 More than 5 years
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