Furry PhysiciansOur family has four pets, three cats, and a dog. One cat thinks he is a dog, and another thinks she is a fierce mountain lion. The other two—a 17...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 I am pain-free when my psoriatic arthritis is...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 choosing to medicate with marijuana was the best...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 in common. Peter Parker’s senses were heightened after...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 how we treat our conditions. Most shocking is...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 later my hips, hands, and/or feet may join...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 pain and somehow we're the lucky ones who...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 of cases, eliminating gluten can lead to improvements...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 were times when I would only sleep for...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 together fashionable outfits, but I also delighted in...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 this condition hear often: "It will get better.”...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 years, my body has been through so much...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 conditions like psoriatic arthritis do that. In my...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 comes to managing my condition. That said -...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 firm schedule for putting up and taking down...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 chronic illness like Psoriatic Arthritis. Even if we...reactionscomments
