Diane T

I am in my 60’s now and have had psoriatic arthritis for over thirty years. I guess you’re wondering why I’m happy to be older. People expect you to have...

I 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...

I 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...

I 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...

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...

I 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...

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...

If 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...

It’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...

I 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...

I 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...

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...

I 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...

When 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...

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...

I 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...

I 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...

I 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...

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...

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...