Treatment Discrimination for Chronic PainTreatment discrimination for chronic pain can occur for those who need prescription pain relief and for those who opt to treat their condition naturally.reactions1comment
Furry PhysiciansOur family has four pets, three cats, and a dog. One cat thinks he is a dog, and another thinks she is...reactionscomments
A Pain-Free Day? What the Heck is That?One thing my friends and family struggle to accept is that I never experience a pain-free moment or day. Many assume that...reactions40comments
How I Medicate with Medical MarijuanaIn this post I share how I treat my chronic illnesses, which includes psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, with medical marijuana (MMJ). While...reactions6comments
Developing Spidey Senses with PsAI may not be able to climb walls or shoot webs from my hands, but Spiderman and I do have some things...reactionscomments
Respecting Treatment ChoicesAs if having our lives altered by psoriatic arthritis wasn’t hard enough, we also face harsh judgment from those who disapprove of...reactions3comments
What I Carry In My Chronic Care BagI never know how my body is going to behave. One moment I may experience pain in my spine and an hour...reactionscomments
5 Ways Psoriatic Arthritis Has Improved My LifeWhen asked how our chronic conditions have changed our lives, we often focus on the negative. Rightfully so, we're in so much...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and GlutenThe jury is still out on eliminating gluten — a complex protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. In a small number...reactionscomments
Finding My Sleep Pattern and Experiencing a Restorative SleepWhen I was combatting pain with prescription pain pills, I either slept all the time or not at all. There was no in-between. There...reactionscomments
When Comfort Trumps Being FashionableIn my life prior to living with chronic pain, I looked forward to getting dressed every day. I not only enjoyed putting...reactionscomments
Redefining the “It" in “It Will Get Better”If you have been recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, get ready to hear what those of us who have been living with...reactions1comment
Enjoying the Freedom My Mobility Aid ProvidesWalking and standing are not easy for me. That is also not an easy thing to admit freely. For the past 10...reactionscomments
Facing My FearsNo one should live in fear. It's a vulnerable and troubled place to live. Sadly, most of us who suffer from chronic...reactionscomments
Tips for Getting Through a Psoriatic Arthritis FlareAcceptance of psoriatic disease is far from easy. It took me around 13 years to feel comfortable, confident, and guilt-free when it...reactionscomments
Giving the Gift of More Energy and Less PainPrior to my life with psoriatic arthritis, I used to transform my house to reflect one holiday after another. I had a...reactionscomments
My Top Five Tips for Surviving the HolidaysSurviving the holidays without exhausting yourself is hard even for the healthy, but it is especially tough for those of with a...reactionscomments
