Why I Nominate My Husband for PsAinthoodI received my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in 2003. That was two years after being diagnosed with psoriasis and a few months after my fibromyalgia diagnosis. At that time, I...reactions2comments
What’s the Point of Medical Records If Your Physician Won’t Look at Them?After I moved from Arizona to California, I had to set up my new medical team. Right off the bat I had a doctor question my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis...reactions3comments
Stranger DangerChronic pain from psoriatic arthritis has at one time or another turned me into an ugly beast. No, I am not talking about how I look, but instead about how...reactions1comment
My PsA Spirit Animal Is a Cross Between a Snail and a Road RunnerI recently ran across a silly Facebook quiz saying that it would tell me what my spirit animal was. I didn’t bother taking it because I already know what it...reactionscomments
How to Make Sure Your Partner Gets a Good Night’s Sleep, Even When You Can’tWhether it be insomnia or painsomnia (inability to sleep due to high levels of pain), lack of sleep is never a good thing. For those of with psoriatic arthritis, not...reactions2comments
Flare Day Survival TipsFlare days do more than inflict an unconscionable amount of pain on our bodies, they have the power to destroy our plans and make a mess of our lives. It...reactions5comments
What Happens When I Fail to Listen to my BodyI fought my body for most of my chronic life. The problem with that was that my body wasn’t the enemy, psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses were. My...reactions1comment
Why I Added Journaling to My Pain Management PlanI love that I am able to express myself and share information through written word. Writing gives me a voice when I fumble to push the words out of my...reactions1comment
What I Have Learned from a Wet WinterIn my article, The Impact the Climate Has on My Life with Psoriatic Arthritis, where I live makes a difference in how severely and often I flare. Well, since writing...reactionscomments
Planning with PsA in MindIf I want to plan a spring break getaway, a summer adventure, or a holiday trip that won’t result in a horrendous amount of pain or heartache, it is imperative...reactionscomments
Trial and ErrorThree words sum up what is has been like living with psoriatic arthritis; trial and error. From the day I received my diagnosis and right up to today, those three...reactions21comments
Building Your Support Dream TeamLiving with psoriatic arthritis requires teamwork and I am not just talking about a team of doctors either. Your team should also include members who can assist, encourage, and comfort...reactionscomments
The Impact the Climate Has on My Life with Psoriatic ArthritisDo where we reside have an impact on our life with psoriatic arthritis? If you asked my body, it would have to say absolutely yes! Before becoming chronically ill, my...reactions17comments
There Ain’t No Shame in Using a Mobility AidAre you ashamed or embarrassed to use a mobility aid? Why? Are you afraid of what others might think or say or could it be that you aren’t ready to...reactions2comments
We Are All in This TogetherI find it difficult to spend time in most chronic illness groups. You might think it is because I don’t like being reminded of how difficult it can be to...reactionscomments
Living with PsA is a Balancing ActLiving with psoriatic arthritis has taught me the importance of balance. If not careful, my whole world can fall apart leaving me feeling hopeless, angry, and frustrated. Three areas that...reactions1comment
Starting the New Year with a New Approach to Living with PsAAre you dreading or looking forward to the New Year? As long as I can remember, the New Year has always come with a sense of hope. There’s the hope...reactions1comment
Bracing Myself for the HolidaysDo you look forward to the holiday season? I used to, that is before pain and fatigue from psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses turned it into a season...reactionscomments
4 Ways to Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Without Triggering a FlareThe holiday season demands an awful lot from our bodies. It expects us to attend family and community events, cook and bake more than we normally would, decorate our homes...reactions1comment
When Your Barista Listens Better Than Your DoctorI miss the days when my doctors took the time to get to know me. Prior to 2010, my doctors knew me. They knew that I was married, how many...reactions1comment
