Diane T

I have psoriatic arthritis and more and more my body parts - my arms, legs, knees, and shoulder - are letting me know this. I know our body is made...

If you're a woman dealing with psoriatic arthritis pain, the last thing you probably want to do is put on a bra. I have had psoriasis for 55 years and psoriatic...

When you work 40 hours a week, the last thing you want to hear is "Can you work some overtime?" I have learned over the years how to be a...

What would my life look like if I was a tortoise with psoriatic arthritis? This is a story where my imagination has to really come into play. As children, we...

When we look at the word caregiver, the best definition would be when you need support caring for yourself. It’s during this time you may need the assistance of a...

As I was growing up, I always wondered whether my siblings would get psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (PsA). I figured that since we were sisters they might get either condition...

I know that psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting muscles and joints, but I didn’t have a clue that it could affect our jaw muscles as well. The...

I have had psoriatic arthritis for 25 years, but was just diagnosed 10 years ago. Also, recently, I found out I have fibromyalgia. I was in so much pain every...

I have had psoriasis for over 50 years and psoriatic arthritis for 25 years, but was just diagnosed in the past 10 years. Probably one of the most difficult challenges...

Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory disease. I had to go through x-rays, MRI’s, and ultrasounds to get the proper diagnosis. As a patient, I know firsthand the difficulty in getting...

Anyone suffering from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis knows it’s a constant battle to stay positive. Looking on the bright side of things for a silver lining can be hard when...

I have asked myself this question for the past 10 years; why did it take 25 years to get the proper diagnosis for my disease? First off, what is psoriatic...

Many people who don’t suffer from psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis will not understand the physical pain and fatigue that goes along with having this disease; especially if you’re suffering from...

If I was allowed a few minutes of air time on a syndicated news broadcast, it would bring me great joy. If you would like to know why, it’s because...

Psoriatic arthritis is a lifelong condition that causes your joints to hurt and swell. People with psoriatic arthritis can also have patches of red, thick skin with silvery scales. In...

Do your joints ache when it’s going to rain? Do you feel like a walking, talking weather prediction station? You may be convinced your arthritic pain is worse when the...

It took me 25 years to get the proper treatment for psoriatic arthritis. This is a form of arthritis that affects people diagnosed with the skin disorder psoriasis also. People...

Psoriatic arthritis is a disease that affects the autoimmune system. I grew up on a farm, dairy was a part of my life every day. I would itch like crazy...

Psoriatic arthritis is a real disease that causes me pain every day. It affects my everyday life in the worst way.  It has started to affect me personally. I have...

In this day and age, all we hear about is people’s rights. We have children’s rights, freedom of speech rights, human rights, civil rights, marriage rights, and so on and...