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    When Your PsA Gets Worse

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    Should You Stay or Go? When to Change Treatments

    It may take time to find the right psoriatic arthritis medication for you. Here’s what to expect from treatment and when to think about trying a new drug.

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    Weigh Risks and Benefits of Each Medication

    Finding the right psoriatic arthritis medication can take time. Know the signs that you need to switch and how to work with your doctor to make the change.

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    How Biologics Can Improve Your Condition

    Take a look at how biologic drugs can target your immune system and cut inflammation in your joints and skin.

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    What You Need to Know When Using Biologics

    A doctor shares what you need to consider before starting a biologic injectable to treat your painful joints.

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    Track Your PsA Every Day

    By logging your daily diet, fitness, and sleep patterns, you can better manage your PsA symptoms and pain.

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    The Emotional Toll

    Psoriatic arthritis affects your emotions as well as your body. Learn how to manage stress, anxiety, and depression to feel better from the inside out.

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    Food Dos and Don’ts

    Diet alone won’t treat an inflammatory condition, but it can help manage your symptoms. Check this guide for what foods to choose – and stay away from.

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    Heat and Cold Therapy

    Warming or cooling your joints is an easy way to get relief from PsA. Here’s when to turn the temp up, and when to turn it down.

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    Ways to Pamper Your Joints

    Joint pain and stiffness can make ordinary tasks a hassle, but a few lifestyle adjustments can keep inflammation at bay.

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    Foot Pain Relief

    Your feet take you through each step of the day. Lower pain and stay mobile with these tips.

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    How Changes in the Weather Play a Role

    The weather can affect how good (or bad) your skin and joints feel with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Here’s how to read the forecast with your condition in mind.

    Live Your Best With PsA

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    How to Exercise With Psoriatic Arthritis

    It may come as a surprise, but exercise is one of the best ways to fight psoriatic arthritis pain. Here’s how to find a routine you enjoy and do it safely.

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    What Is Psoriatic Arthritis?

    Psoriatic arthritis has been around for thousands of years. Learn what to expect and how treatments have changed.

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    Ways to Ease Your Pain

    Self-care is a key part of managing your psoriatic arthritis. Learn some tips to help yourself feel better on those not-so-good days.

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    Sleep Better With PsA

    When you have psoriatic arthritis, poor sleep can be an issue – and cause a flare. Break the cycle with these tips for getting the rest you need.

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    How Psoriatic Arthritis Affects Your Body

    An inside look at how this ongoing inflammation causes painful, stiff, and swollen joints.

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    What Do You Know About Psoriatic Arthritis?

    How much do you know about psoriatic arthritis causes, symptoms, and treatments? Test your knowledge in this quiz.

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    Take Care of Your Skin and Joints

    Managing your psoriatic arthritis takes more than medication. Use these strategies to head off flares, ease symptoms, and protect your body from damage.

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    How to Ease Your PsA Symptoms

    When you know your triggers and how to keep your symptoms from getting worse, you can take charge of your psoriatic arthritis. Here’s how.

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    Why It's Important to Care for Your Skin

    Adding a few steps to your skin care routine can ease the troubles of psoriatic arthritis.

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    A Well-Rounded Treatment Plan

    Your treatment plan is the road map for managing your psoriatic arthritis. Here’s what to know about plans and your part in it.

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    Can a Special Diet Help?

    Changing how you eat won’t cure or treat psoriatic arthritis, but it may help ease some symptoms. See how some popular diets might affect you.

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    Best Foods for PsA

    What you eat can help ease your PsA symptoms by boosting your immunity and reducing inflammation.

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    Is Remission Possible?

    If you’re living with psoriatic arthritis, remission is possible. Learn just what that means so you can manage your expectations and keep symptoms at bay.

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    Set Treatment Goals With Your Doctor

    The earlier you treat your psoriatic arthritis, the better chances you have of slowing or stopping joint damage.

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    Natural Remedies to Ease Aches

    Here are some natural ways to deal with your psoriatic arthritis.

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    Fight the Fatigue

    A long-term condition can leave you feeling tired. Here are a few ways to boost your energy.

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    Conditions Related to Psoriatic Arthritis

    It’s not just flares. Here’s how psoriatic arthritis affects your whole body and raises your risk of depression, and why meds may help -- or harm.

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