I Want To TravelI have been an advocate for my diseases for many years now. This has given me the opportunity to travel to more than 35 states. I love traveling; it has...reactions2comments
It Wasn’t The Onion That Made Me CryI have had to deal with ignorant people my whole life, especially when it comes to explaining my psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. My family and friends have been the worst offenders...reactions2comments
Trying to Avoid Getting SickI had the pleasure of going on a 5-day vacation this year and I had the time of my life. When I returned back home, I was sick for the...reactionscomments
How To Tell Your Significant Other You Are Getting Worse?I walked into the grocery store the other day and couldn’t move because the pain was so sharp in my leg; that it just stopped me cold. It wasn’t the...reactions4comments
I Need My Beauty SleepI know you all with psoriatic arthritis can relate to this. It’s not just getting sleep; your body is so tired. It is a tired that is deep down in...reactionscomments
How Do You Feel When You Are Having A Flare?The first word that comes to my mind is miserable when I think about how you are feeling when you are having a flare. I see why they used the...reactions39comments
I’m Not Brick and MortarIf I could voice my opinion of how living with psoriatic arthritis has really brought my true self to surface, I would say this - many times, people really don’t...reactionscomments
Working Out While On Vacation At The BeachIt’s that time of year again; family trips, beaches, pools, and water-parks. This is the time of year we all get lazy and just want to relax and take in...reactionscomments
Strength Training For The 60+ Woman With Psoriatic ArthritisI have had psoriatic arthritis for 35 years now. As we all know this disease can affect all our joints and each of us at a different level. Some of...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Autoimmune DiseaseI started the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis at the age of 25. I didn’t get a proper diagnosis until 25 years later. I knew something was wrong with me, but I...reactions11comments
Does Your Medical Insurance Really Matter?I have had some different types of insurance since 1963, so I am going to say yes medical insurance does matter. I think it does when we factor in that there...reactionscomments
Don’t Worry, Be HappyI had the honor of attending a health conference last week. It was very powerful. I met old and new friends. One of the ladies I met last year asked...reactionscomments
Breakdown with A PurposeWhen I hear the word breakdown, I immediately think of something that is about to malfunction or break. I have said this more times than I can remember that my...reactionscomments
Is It Psoriatic Arthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis?I have had psoriatic arthritis for over 30 years now. It took a long time for me to get the proper diagnosis. There were times I felt like my doctor...reactions4comments
The Benefits Of A Service Dog For Psoriatic ArthritisI had the privilege of speaking to a lady who had a service dog because her psoriatic arthritis was so bad, and she needed help daily. She knew that a...reactionscomments
Tips To Make Life Living With Psoriatic Arthritis EasierI just turned 61 this month and have been dealing with my disease for over 55 of those years. I have been living with pain, fatigue and emotional stress for as...reactionscomments
Yes, I am Able Bodied - Don’t Label MeI asked someone the other day what does being able-bodied really mean. They said it is someone that is very healthy, with a great body, lots of muscles, and strong...reactionscomments
Can I Get It Right the First Time?I have been seeing different doctors since the beginning of time (since 1963). I have completed hundreds of forms over this time. I recently had to see a doctor that...reactionscomments
Are You An Expert?I might not be an expert on my disease but I have become very knowledgeable about it. What does it take to be considered an expert anyway? My doctors always...reactionscomments
Is Vlogging For Me?First off, what is vlogging? My best definition is putting your blogs on video. That’s pretty much it in a nutshell. You upload a clip to a host site and...reactionscomments