Cynthia Covert

When I was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I lived in a tri-level home. While I loved the unique layout and character of the house, I absolutely hated the...

Before psoriatic arthritis (PsA) barged into my life, I was a sun worshipper. I lived in the desert and often compared my love of sunbathing to a lizard lying on...

When I married my husband, I embraced the traditional role of a wife. I quit my job to stay home, raise our children, and keep the house running. I cooked...

Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is like navigating a complex puzzle of symptoms, pain, and uncertainties. While I've shared my journey to diagnosis before, there's a crucial aspect that bears...

Living with PsA is like being caught in a perpetual tug-of-war between pain and fatigue. When people ask me whether the pain or fatigue is worse, I used to answer...

Psoriatic arthritis is something I live with every day. This flipping form of arthritis causes pain in many parts of my body, like my spine, sacrum, knees, hands, and feet...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a complex autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide, and its symptoms can vary significantly from person to person. For me, it impacts my joints...

Losing weight with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a journey filled with ups, downs, and unexpected turns. Let me take you through my personal experience and what I've learned along the...

You know, before psoriatic arthritis barged into my life like an uninvited house guest, I never thought I'd be the type to throw a mini-celebration for managing to unscrew a...

"The thing I love most about going on vacation is that I get to leave behind any kind of schedule. My entire life is scheduled from morning to night, and...

I’ll admit it. I used to roll my eyes at adjustable beds. You know the ones—their commercials feature impossibly happy couples raising and lowering their mattresses with the press of...

Living with psoriatic arthritis is like navigating an obstacle course that never ends. Between the constant pain and the never-ending search for relief, there's one thing I didn't sign up...

So there I was, embarking on yet another medicinal merry-go-round, courtesy of my ever-troublesome psoriatic arthritis. This time, however, the ride took an unexpected detour. After an endoscopy revealed that...

Every time I think of preparing for PsA flares, a catchy jingle from my childhood comes to mind. In the 70s, Dr. Pepper had a catchy commercial called "I'm a...

When I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) two decades ago, I never imagined the misconceptions and dismissive responses I would encounter from well-meaning friends, family, and even popular media...

"While we can't change the past, our hindsight can illuminate the present. What we see now, with the wisdom of experience, has the power to guide and inspire others today."...

Living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) offers a unique set of challenges beyond the obvious symptoms of rashes and joint pain. One such hidden challenge is fatigue, a symptom...

Living with psoriatic arthritis is an ongoing challenge, as the symptoms of this chronic condition can fluctuate unpredictably. What adds an extra layer of complexity to this struggle is the...

Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and other chronic illnesses can be an arduous journey, filled with ups and downs, trials, and tribulations. One of the most crucial aspects of this...

If you asked me to describe what a typical day is like living with psoriatic arthritis, I'd have to say there is no such thing. There are low pain days...