Psoriatic Arthritis Diet and Cooking Interview with Dr Elizabeth Perkins Rheumatologist Sponsored by Novartis

Psoriatic Arthritis Diet & Cooking Interview with Dr Elizabeth Perkins

The following blog post was created through a paid partnership with Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. They were gracious enough to compensate me for my time and give me the opportunity to speak with Dr. Elizabeth Perkins, an Alabama-based rheumatologist with a wealth of experience treating PsA. #sponsored   Last year I had the absolute pleasure of …

Managing Weight & Psoriatic Arthritis | Psoriatic Arthritis, Autoimmune Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Avascular Necrosis, Autoimmune Arthritis, Chronic Illness

Managing Weight & Psoriatic Arthritis

When it comes to psoriatic arthritis, managing your weight can have significant impacts on your overall health. As reported by the National Psoriasis Foundation, weight loss in conjunction with certain medications can together help improve your symptoms. Carrying less weight will help lessen the burden on your joints and can potentially give you more energy. However, …

The National Psoriasis Foundation and Novartis' The Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Project _ itsjustabadday.com

The Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Project

Sharing my psoriatic arthritis story is something that has been important to me for the last few years. Why? Because in the beginning, I felt alone, with not many options. Learning about other’s stories, and what has helped them (and conversely not helped), really assisted me in getting on a path to managing my condition. …

Managing Psoriatic Arthritis & Psoriasis While Pregnant AND Otezla Update_ itsjustabadday.com Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis

Managing Psoriatic Arthritis & Psoriasis While Pregnant {Otezla Update}

Each of us with psoriatic arthritis and/or psoriasis is unique. Some of us are on biologics, some on other drugs, and some of us can manage our conditions in alternative ways. I’ve been someone who’s tried methotrexate, did a 2-year stint on Humira (1 year bi-weekly and 1 year weekly), spent 2 years off of medications …

Psoriatic Arthritis And Biologics. What You Should Know.

Back in middle school, my doctors didn’t want to put me on “heavy duty meds” because I hadn’t even gone through puberty. And, come to think of it, it was the mid 90’s so biologics were probably not indicated for juvenile use yet. In 2012, when I did start on them, I wanted everything and ANYTHING that …