Finding My Perfect Canine CompanionsOnly four years of my childhood didn’t include a dog. Growing up with dogs of all sizes, I couldn’t imagine life without at least one. Almost every extended family member... By Cynthia Covert4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Price of Pain Relief"All magic comes with a price." Rumplestiltskin's line about magic is the most iconic in the show, Once Upon a Time, and most relatable in my battle with psoriatic arthritis... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Understanding the Dangers of Dissociating with Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic and often debilitating autoimmune condition that affects all aspects of my life. It is important to recognize that coping mechanisms are essential in managing... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Needed To Let Go in My Psoriatic Arthritis ManagementC'mon friends. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) consumes so much. Due to its unpredictability, we're always worried when it may rear its ugly head. We're also always thinking about treatment, doctor's appointments... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How I Manage Through A Heavy Psoriatic Arthritis Fatigue FlareWhen people think of arthritis, they picture a certain generation of people in pain with stiff joints. At least, that is what came to my mind before being I myself... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
The One Psoriatic Arthritis Topic I Avoid Like the PlagueThe impact of psoriatic arthritis is as unique as the person who lives with it. Everyone's experience is different which is why placing stigma, judgement or expectations on an individual... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My View of Arthritis Changed After My PsA Diagnosis. Here's How.Arthritis took on a whole new meaning once I received my psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. To be completely honest, I never gave it much thought. Like the rest of the... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis, Not Once, But Three TimesLionel Richie’s mom may have been once, twice, three times a lady. But was she once, twice, diagnosed three times with psoriatic arthritis? Because I was! And not for the... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Do When Psoriatic Arthritis Makes Me Feel Like Giving UpLiving with psoriatic arthritis is challenging. And while I would rather not admit it, there are times when it can make me feel like giving up. The pain, stiffness, and... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
3 Things I Wish I Had Known About Psoriatic Arthritis When Diagnosed with PsoriasisThere should not have been a two-year gap between my psoriasis (Pso) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. I'd say a lack of knowledge between myself and the diagnosing doctor was... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Yoga Was Not For MeAs a person who lives with a few different chronic conditions, I find once I reveal them to people, I'm usually met with unsolicited advice. How about you? The practice... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Learning the Language of Psoriatic ArthritisWhen I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I felt like I had been plunged into a foreign country where I did not know the language. There were many new... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Silent Signs Of Psoriatic Arthritis Pain And Suffering You Should Know AboutPsoriatic arthritis is considered an invisible illness. This means it is a chronic condition that has pain and symptoms that you cannot see. It's this physical burden that takes an... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Life with Psoriatic Arthritis: Setting Boundaries During The HolidaysThe holidays bring time with loved ones, gift exchanges, warm feelings, and over-commitments. If there is anything those with psoriatic arthritis are good at - it's pushing ourselves, and the... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How A Lack of Pain Relief Options Impacts Psoriatic Arthritis PatientsPsoriatic arthritis is such a unique condition. Unless you're looking for it, rarely will you find someone who also lives with this distinct condition. Finding others who live with this... By Cynthia Covert4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Time Traveling with Psoriatic ArthritisIf I could travel through time, I'm not sure if I would want to go back to the past or into the future. On the one hand, it would be... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Flare Recovery Layers: There Are More Than You ThinkWouldn’t it be nice if there was one defining moment of the end of a psoriatic arthritis flare? The funny thing is that I know many people who do not... By Cynthia Covert4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Grieving Life Before Psoriatic Arthritis: Does It Ever End?When someone we love dies, we go through a grieving process. Losing the life I once had before psoriatic arthritis took over has been a similar journey. The process can... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Not Enough Sick Days: Life with Psoriatic ArthritisThe average amount of paid sick days available to workers in the United States is eight per year. For a healthy person, this may seem like a lot. To the... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
What My Psoriatic Arthritis Progression Timeline Reveals About the FutureI had no idea whether or not I would be a full-time wheelchair user before I hit 50. At the time of my original psoriatic disease diagnosis, doctors couldn’t predict... By Cynthia Covert4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments