Are You Too Fatigued to Work Out? Here’s How to Tell
Explore the importance of exercise and managing fatigue. Learn when to push through and when to consult your doctor.
Continue readingHow Inflation Is Making Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis Even Harder
“Living with a chronic illness can be incredibly expensive. Add in the rising costs of inflation and life with rheumatoid arthritis becomes even harder.”
Continue readingWhat You Need to Know About the Fall COVID Vaccines and COVID Trends
FDA gave approvals and authorizations for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and CDC committee met to review data and give recommendations for fall boosters. Learn more.
Continue readingSweaters in Summer, Strange Sores, an Everlasting Flare
“Imagine sweltering in the summer heat, battling spontaneous menopausal hot flashes, all while searching for a long-sleeved blouse or sweater to conceal my arms. These sores were not just painful; they were highly conspicuous.”
Continue readingThe Inflation Reduction Act and Drug Price Negotiations: What Chronic Illness Patients Should Know
Here’s a look at how the IRA impacts health care costs, which is particularly important for people living with chronic illness.
Continue readingUnderstanding the Visible and Invisible Symptoms of Psoriatic Disease
Discover how a patient advocate effectively manages both physical and emotional symptoms of psoriatic disease.
Continue readingIs Your Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Working? Six Red Flags to Raise with Your Doctor
Frequent flare-ups, fatigue, or difficulty with daily tasks might signal a medication change. Learn how to talk to your doctor about these signs for improved care.
Continue readingCreakyChats: Assured Resilience: Navigating Insurance & Chronic Illness
Here’s what our patient community shared about how insurance-related challenges affect well-being, how to navigate hurdles like prior authorization, and ways to discuss insurance with your health care providers.
Continue readingHealth Disparities and Hope: Navigating Indigenous Health Care Across Generations
Patient advocate Ashley Krivohlavek, a quarter Cherokee, reflects on the health care challenges her grandparents faced on a reservation and contrasts it with her own experiences.
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