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...reactions1comment
My Thanksgiving Tradition That PsA Can't RuinEven before my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in 2003, chronic pain interfered with my ability to keep up with my family’s Thanksgiving...reactionscomments
Prepping for Flu SeasonIt’s almost here, that wonderful time of the year... Flu season!!! I don’t care if you have psoriatic arthritis or not, nobody...reactions1comment
Respecting My Body’s BoundariesThere was a time when I showed little or no respect for the boundaries that psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses...reactions2comments
Vowing to Love Myself in Sickness and in HealthWhen I hear the words “in sickness and in health”, I think of marriage vows. It is the commitment that two people...reactions3comments
At War with Physical StressWhen we think about stress, it is usually our mental health that comes to mind. But that is only one form of...reactions4comments
PsA Friendly ExercisesI used to laugh at the notion that exercise could decrease my pain level. However, once I found the forms of exercise...reactionscomments
Loving Myself Through Every Stage of My IllnessI wish I could say that I have loved myself through every stage of psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and endometriosis, but I haven’t...reactionscomments
Health Insurance Bingo: Selecting a Plan That Works For YouChanging health insurance providers is not something I like to do. It often requires having to find a new primary care physician...reactionscomments
Three Myths about Using a Mobility AidPhysical pain from psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses forced me to utilize mobility aids for much of my chronic life...reactions6comments
Freezing Your PsA PainIt is no secret that I only use natural and alternative pain relief options for psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and my other chronic...reactions5comments
There’s Nothing Fun About Canceling Plans Because of a FlareFor some strange reason, there are quite a few people who think that those of us who cancel plans due to our...reactionscomments
Sending Kids Back To School Without Increasing Your PainIt’s that time of year! The kids are heading back to school! While most parents are giddy with excitement, those who live...reactionscomments
Learning to Coexist with Psoriatic ArthritisThe other day I thought about how far I have come since I was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia in...reactions3comments
Adding Chiropractic Care to My Pain Management PlanWe are all proof that there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for psoriatic arthritis. Our symptoms, as well as the degree of severity...reactions2comments
Five Things That Throw Off My Sleep ScheduleI didn’t realize how important following a sleep schedule was until it was disrupted! Today I am sharing ways my sleep schedule...reactions2comments
Creating a Fitness Program I Could Stick WithI used to think that exercising with psoriatic arthritis was impossible. However, in the past year and a half I have learned...reactions1comment
A Painful Choice: To Cancel Plans or NotThere are many reasons why I cancel plans. I’d be a liar if I said that psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic...reactionscomments
Learning to Walk AgainSince my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in 2003, my life has been filled with many moments of learning. I had to learn...reactions2comments
Simple Injuries Aren’t So Simple With PsAOne of the most painful lessons of living with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia has been that there is no such thing as...reactions18comments
