Hair Loss, Is It A Psoriatic Arthritis Symptom?My hair is my crown. It gets many compliments. And to be honest, I love it too! But what most people do not know is that I have been dealing... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
3 Tips I Use To Manage Psoriatic Arthritis Stress FlaresThere are so many factors and triggers that can contribute to the intense pain that comes with a psoriatic arthritis flare. Personally, a big one of mine, and probably a... By Cynthia Covert4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Should Be Doing More And Other Lies I Tell MyselfPsoriatic arthritis and my other debilitating chronic illnesses are not in my head, but they sure do a number on it. They highlight my insecurities and whisper destructive lies. One... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Is Overshadowed By Another ConditionSince my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, its pain, symptoms, and treatments have often been overshadowed by my other health issues. This includes, but is not limited to, my endometriosis pain, the... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Road Tripping with Psoriatic Arthritis: Keeping My Neck and Spine HappyI miss traveling so much that I jumped at the opportunity when my husband suggested that I tag along on a whirlwind business road trip. Our adventure from southern to... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
New Year, New Me? Another Year With PsA And The Changes That Came With It.My psoriatic arthritis diagnosis arrived two years after my psoriasis diagnosis, even though all the symptoms were present at the time. Twenty years after that initial diagnosis and I am... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Doing All The Right Things Does Not Guarantee A PsA Flare-Free LifeDo you want to know what frustrates me? It is aiming to do everything right to avoid a flare and still end up suffering. First, let me clarify what doing... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Life With PsA: Revenge Of The Psoriatic RashI was diagnosed with both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis over 20 years ago. Since that diagnosis, I have been lucky to never experience psoriasis on my face. Well, never say... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Change I Made To My Psoriatic Arthritis Toenail CareIt is funny to think - the sole reason I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis was because of my ugly toenails. I often wonder how long it would have gone... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Coping With The Unpredictability And Uncertainty Of Psoriatic ArthritisIt never fails. The moment I think I have found my groove and have figured out how to somewhat live with psoriatic arthritis, the rug gets pulled out from under... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Why I No Longer Take The Little Things In My Life For GrantedI recently watched Introducing, Selma Blair on Discovery+. Even though we do not have the same chronic illness, the story of her multiple sclerosis diagnosis and life with it resonated deeply... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why I Say I Am FineIf I had a nickel for every time, I said “I am fine” since my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, I would be a millionaire. This phrase has become my go-to response... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Holiday Rule I Have To Keep With PsAHolidays, specifically Thanksgiving and Christmas, can be terrifying. There are so many unrealistic demands put on us that even someone without a chronic illness would be overwhelmed. Once upon a... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Difficulty Of Sharing Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Management PlansDiscussing the management of psoriatic arthritis can be difficult. When it comes to pain management, it isn’t as easy as telling someone to ice and keep their leg elevated for... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Psoriatic Arthritis Becomes A Pain In The NeckWhile I have three of the five types of psoriatic arthritis, spondylitis has served as the most severe. Until recently, my lower back created the most pain and was the... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using Mobility Aids With PsARollators, wheelchairs, and crutches have been keeping me on the move since 2005. Mobility aids allow the damaged parts of my body to rest and heal. They also extend the... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What I Think About Before Walking Out The Door With PsAPsoriatic arthritis and my other chronic conditions are always at the front of my mind. Perks of the job, I guess? Before I leave the house, these conditions usually consume... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Growing Older With PsA: Keeping Up With NobodyWhen I was first diagnosed with psoriatic disease, I was terrified of what life would be like as I reached senior status. It wasn’t that I feared growing old, but... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Juicing With PsA: Does It Help?Scroll through any of your social media feeds, and you will surely see some form of diet or food craze promising to heal your chronic condition or pain. While we... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Warm Water Therapy Benefits For Psoriatic ArthritisExercising in water has always been one of my favorite workouts. It is easier on my joints and doesn’t hurt my body like exercising on land. I attended many water... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments