Please Don't Tell Me I Don't Look SickHow many times have you heard this in your lifetime? I have lost count of some things that people have had the nerve to say to me over the years...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Will I Have To Go In A Nursing Home?I have had psoriatic disease for 60 years. Unfortunately, each year brings on more pain along with more illness. I just got to thinking this year, what happens when I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingAssistive DevicesCaregiving
If You Have A Rheumatologist, Do You Need To See Other Doctors? I only saw a dermatologist for years. It wasn't until I saw a rheumatologist that I got the proper diagnosis. While a rheumatologist treats the underlying inflammation of PsA, skin...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Do You Know What Type Of Psoriatic Arthritis You Have?I didn't even know that there were different types of PsA. I learned on one of my visits that I have symmetric arthritis. This affects both sides of the body...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesAwareness
Always Something NewI have had psoriatic disease for many decades now. PsA has been a challenge, but something new happened to me in the past year. I wasn't able to use my...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Flu Shot And Psoriatic ArthritisI just turned 65 this year. I have had psoriatic disease for 60 years. On my last doctor's visit for a checkup, she asked if I had my flu shot...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatment
FeaturedHave You Made Any Lifestyle Changes After a Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis?I'm sure we all have tried lifestyle changes such as dieting to help with our PsA. This helped when I was younger and gave me more energy. Exercise can be...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesTips & Advice
Do You Know How Your Doctor Will Diagnose Your condition?Number 1, it took 25 years for me to get the right diagnosis. When I did find a rheumatologist who believed me. He asked about my family history and if...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Communicating in Relationships with Psoriatic ArthritisI have been living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for a few decades now. Living with this brings many challenges. It doesn't only affect your physical health. Your personal relationships can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Will My Retirement Look Like with Psoriatic Arthritis?I can’t believe I am writing the word “retirement.” I've been working for forty-eight years. Boy, it’s time to take a break and sit down. I've been thinking about this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis in the Fingers and ThumbWe use our hands for everything! They are the lifeline of how we get things done. Doing dishes? Need your hands! Washing your body? Gotta rely on them too. Getting...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Alternative Treatments for Psoriatic Arthritis Pain (Physically & Emotionally)Psoriatic arthritis is a tough disease, and it makes us both physically and emotionally tough. The pain can often be unbearable. We are forced to either push through the pain...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lifestyle Habits That Support Psoriatic Arthritis and OsteoporosisI was officially diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis over 25 years ago, though my painful joints can agree, the PsA present long before that. A bone density test recently revealed a...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
What Is It Like To Have Multiple Chronic Illnesses With Multiple Doctors?I live with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia - among a few other conditions. I've lived with psoriasis for over 60 years - and psoriatic arthritis for over 25. Seeing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are JAK Inhibitors Safe for Psoriatic Arthritis?Today, I want to talk about something that's been on my mind lately. JAK inhibitors. My doctor recently talked to me about strange word on one of my many office...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Importance of Good Shoes When Living With Psoriatic Arthritis“Good shoes take you to good places." We know this to be true in all walks of life, but for those with psoriatic arthritis, it's especially important. Our feet experience...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Here's What Changed My Outlook When I Thought PsA Took Everything...One defining moment in my life's journey was receiving my psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. Many of you know my story. You know that psoriatic disease has been a part of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Habits That Support My Psoriatic Arthritis LifestyleAs someone who has been living with psoriatic arthritis for decades, my lifestyle changes have made a significant impact on how I manage this disease. Sometimes, it's been the only...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Maintaining Hobbies With Psoriatic ArthritisWouldn't you agree that life changes after a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis? I mean, of course, it does! Even before an official diagnosis, we've had to give up so many things...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What Do I Do With Stiff Fingers?Yes, I have psoriatic arthritis. But I also have commitments - I'm sure you understand. I'm a relatively busy woman. I like to stay busy - especially with my advocacy...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
