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
Why It Is Wrong to Judge Someone with Psoriatic Arthritis by How They Look“But you don’t look sick!” Whenever I hear those words, I want to respond with: “That’s because I am sick, not ugly!”...reactions32comments
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
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
Why Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Need More Than A DiagnosisI was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis two years after my psoriasis diagnosis. When I look back, I am certain my healthcare team...reactions12comments
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...reactions3comments
A Bad Day vs. A Bad LifeHow many times have you been in the throes of a flare and uttered the following words; “I hate my life”? I...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Explaining My Pain LevelPrior to being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, expressing my pain level to nurses and doctors was easy. The chart that rates pain...reactions45comments
Ways The Media Disrespects Psoriatic Arthritis“R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what that means to me”. When it comes to having a respectable chronic illness, I drew the short straw!...reactions2comments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Friendly Dream KitchenMy husband and I have been busy redecorating and improving the accessibility of our home. Unfortunately, as renters, we are limited in...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Make Me Feel Both Older And Younger Than I AmDo you feel your age? For example, I am 52, yet there are days when psoriatic arthritis makes me feel like I...reactionscomments
Relearning The Art of Pacing Myself with PsAPacing oneself is to do something at a speed that is steady. It allows someone to continue without becoming too tired. The...reactionscomments
