Common Complications Individuals living with Spondyloarthritis (SpA) diseases are at an increased risk of developing certain common complications (commonly referred to as comorbidities, manifestations or symptoms) that as a result add to daily challenges. ...
What is a stroke?A stroke is an event that occurs in the brain due to a disruption in the blood flow to the organ. There are 3 different types of stroke, ischemic, hemorrhagic, and transient ischemic. Ischemic strokes are caused by a blockage in the arteries, whereas...
11 Ways to Prevent Psoriasis FlaresWe understand that Psoriasis flares could not only bring discomfort, but nagging pain to those who live with Psoriatic Arthritis. We've gathered these tips and tricks that to help our community learn 11 Ways to Prevent Psoriasis...
Chronic Pain One of the predominant manifestations of spondylitis is chronic pain in the spine. Chronic pain can decrease mobility, daily functioning of tasks, mental health and overall quality of life. Therefore, it is critical to minimize the amount of pain you...
Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body has trouble producing insulin, or can’t utilize the insulin it produces effectively. Insulin is a hormone in our bodies that is produced by the pancreas and is used to help regulate blood glucose (blood sugar) levels....
Psoriasis? What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease affecting the layers of the skin. Psoriasis speeds up the creation of new skin cells from 28-30 days to 3-4 days. By speeding up this process, psoriasis doesn’t allow older skin cells to be shed properly...
Osteoporosis is often called “The Silent Thief” because it can cause bone mass and tissue deterioration without any noticeable symptoms. Osteoporosis is most common in older adults, especially females after menopause. Osteoporosis leads to an increased risk of bone...
What is Lupus?Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes your body’s immune system to attack its own tissues. The inflammation that occurs results in swelling, pain and other symptoms. As a result, the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, the...
What is Uveitis/Iritis?Uveitis is an inflammatory disease affecting primarily the middle layer of the eye known as the uvea. Anterior uveitis, also referred to as iritis, is the type of uveitis commonly associated with spondyloarthritis. Iritis is the swelling of the...
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disorder that causes amplified musculoskeletal pain, and is often confused with arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. FM mostly impacts women with symptoms appearing between the ages of 20 and 50. Although less...