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15 Ways to Tame a Psoriatic Arthritis Flare
Use Cold Packs
Give Heat a Chance
Cut Out the Junk Food
Get Stress in Check
Try to Keep Moving
Pace Yourself
Make Sleep a Priority
Consider Acupuncture
Get Smart About Gadgets
Talk It Through
Stretch It Out
Drop Pounds if You Need To
Wear the Right Shoes
Get Back on Track With Your Meds
Tackle the Pain
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SOURCES:
Arthritis Foundation: "7 Hand- and Foot-Care Tips for Psoriatic Arthritis," "The Emotional Toll of Psoriatic Arthritis," "Healthy Lifestyle Habits When You Have PsA," "How to Achieve Remission in Psoriatic Arthritis," "Psoriatic Arthritis Self Care," "Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment," "Warm Water Works Wonders on Pain," "How Overweight and Obesity Affect Psoriatic Arthritis."
National Psoriasis Foundation: "Fatigue and Psoriatic Arthritis," "How to Make Life With Psoriatic Arthritis a Little Easier," "Living With Psoriatic Arthritis," "On Pins and Needles," "Over the Counter (OTC) Topicals," "Stress and Psoriatic Disease," "Tips for Better Sleep With Psoriatic Disease," "Yoga and Psoriatic Arthritis: How It Helps."