Cynthia Covert

Only 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...

"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...

Psoriatic 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...

C'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...

When 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...

The 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...

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...

Lionel 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...

Living 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...

There 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...

As 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...

When 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...

Psoriatic 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...

The 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...

Psoriatic 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...

If 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...

Wouldn’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...

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...

The 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...

I 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...