Three Things Disneyland Has Taught Me About Psoriatic ArthritisPeople think that I am obsessed with Disney and Disneyland. Okay, maybe they are right. Believe it or not, Disneyland does more...reactionscomments
You Are So LuckyAlthough I didn’t receive my first diagnosis until 2001, I have been dealing with chronic pain from psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, degenerative disc...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis at Fifty Is Not What I ExpectedThey say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Well, I am here to tell you firsthand that if you have...reactions1comment
A Psoriatic Arthritis Story: Holiday AmnesiaFinding the right balance between caring for your health and deciding how much of your time and energy to give to others...reactionscomments
Life with Psoriatic Arthritis: Why Is It so Hard to Ask for Help?Over the past twenty years, I have learned how to share my life with chronic pain. Not just from psoriatic arthritis but...reactionscomments
Four Ways Psoriatic Arthritis Filled My Life with FearBefore psoriatic arthritis, I loved life. I laughed, I played and was always up for an adventure. Life was fun and I...reactionscomments
The Joy and Danger of Taking a Stroll Down Memory LaneWhen I am in pain, a stroll down memory lane can be a good thing or a bad thing. It’s great when...reactionscomments
Control FreakI used to believe that I was an easy-going person. To my surprise, chronic pain from psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia proved me...reactions5comments
My PsA Autumn Wardrobe: Head to ToeIt’s time to start putting together my fall wardrobe. Unlike my life before psoriatic arthritis, my autumn outfits are chosen less by...reactionscomments
A Newfound Appreciation For My EntourageMy family and I often make light of the roles my chronic conditions have required them to take on. Since I need...reactionscomments
Y’all come back now!Raise your hand if an emergency room doctor has told you that there is nothing they can do for your pain, but...reactionscomments
Instead of Giving Up, I Will Try Something NewSometimes the hiccups or surprises that psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses produce make doing what I love feel impossible. But...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Working the Nightshift: Finding A Sleep Pattern That WorksIt is common for people who have a painful chronic disease like psoriatic arthritis to struggle getting a proper night’s sleep. Pain...reactions2comments
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
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
