Throwing Away My Pity Party PlatterWe have all, at some point in our lives thrown ourselves a pity party. In fact, it is perfectly normal to feel sorry for ourselves when dealing with a difficult...reactionscomments
The Danger of Waiting to Address Psoriatic PainIt doesn’t matter if you combat chronic pain from psoriatic arthritis naturally, alternatively, or pharmaceutically. Waiting to address pain is a bad idea. I am just as guilty as any...reactionscomments
Changed by PainChronic pain from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis entered my life twenty years ago. It has been seventeen years since it took over my life. From the beginning, the pain I...reactions5comments
Why I Limit SugarI have made numerous dietary changes in the past few years. All were made in an effort to reduce chronic pain from psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia as well as to...reactionscomments
Revoking My License to ComplainMy blood type is B- Rh-, or as my husband calls it “BE negative”. It’s not that I am generally a downer to be around, because I am typically upbeat...reactionscomments
If I Were to Design a Psoriatic Arthritis Fashion DollI don’t know about you, but my heart goes pitter patter every time I see a doll manufacturer include someone with a disability. A few years ago American Girl began...reactionscomments
Self-Care Is Not EarnedPrior to PsA, I felt that I earned the right to spend extra time and money on my physical and mental health. Working hard and excelling at my job justified...reactionscomments
Trying to Keep PsA Under Control While Doubled over in Pain from Another IssueAs I write this I am dealing with a pain that is unrelated to psoriatic arthritis. However, just because it isn’t related to this disease, it doesn’t mean that I...reactions1comment
My Inconspicuous Mobility AidIf you knew how often I have fallen in the past twenty years, you might think I was klutzy or didn’t understand how gravity worked. While I am a bit...reactions4comments
Making up for Lost TimeDepending on when this article is published I will either be preparing to or have already celebrated my 50th birthday. This milestone feels so surreal, I mean seriously, how the...reactionscomments
What to Consider Before Getting a PetPets are truly wonderful. My dog and cats keep me company when I am unable to join my family for an outing. They comfort me when I am in pain...reactions5comments
Diet Does MatterI cringe every time someone says that they will hurt no matter what they eat. Why does this bother me? Because I used to say the same thing and I...reactions1comment
Vacation Prep 101: Know Before You GoYou’ve planned the perfect vacation. Everything is booked and paid for, all that is left is for you to go and have the time of your life. But what if...reactionscomments
Nothing Lasts ForeverUnless a cure is found, I will have psoriatic arthritis for the rest of my life. However, as I have learned since I first began experiencing symptoms back in 1999...reactionscomments
Game of BonesI don’t watch much television. When I am feeling well, I am on the go. However, for the past six months, I have had a lot of down time recovering...reactionscomments
Living with PsA A to ZAnnoying Seriously! Flares always occur at the most inconvenient times and they hurt like heck! Baffling Just when I think I have this wretched disease figured out it proves me...reactionscomments
Flare or No Flare, Life Still Goes OnThere was a time when I thought just getting through a severe flare with my sanity was enough. But it wasn’t! Throughout my chronic life I have experienced flares that...reactionscomments
A Letter to MyselfPsoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses have done much more than inflict pain on my body. They have also changed how I live, altered my future plans, financially robbed...reactions1comment
The Fatigue FactorWhether you have psoriatic arthritis or any other chronic illness, I am sure you have heard your fair share of bad advice. If you haven’t, hold tight, because it will...reactionscomments
Things I Wish People Understood About Psoriatic ArthritisI don’t expect everyone I meet to research my chronic illnesses. They don’t need to become a scholar of psoriatic diseases. However, it would be nice if they would take...reactions12comments
