Elizabeth Medeiros

Ironically, for someone who shares my medical experiences online, I am a very private person in real life. There are some details about myself I'm quick to share, like being...

This month, I've been binge-watching Call The Midwife. I picked it up again after missing a few seasons and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Through the happy and sad tears, my...

I have been told I'm a patient person when it comes to dealing with other people. I especially received a lot of compliments on my patience when I was in...

Please don't judge me based on my good days. Looks can be deceiving for someone with a chronic illness. What looks like a good day might actually be a good...

Sixteen years ago, my parents brought the cutest tiny Shih Tzu puppy home, a new best friend for their daughter. I named her Gracie, and she was the apple of...

Over the past 3 years, working from home has become the new normal for some. It was how we adjusted to working life during the global pandemic, and many people...

Fatigue is a noteworthy symptom of PsA. With fatigue, most people immediately think of its physical effects, but it's just as important to mention the mental impact as well. Fatigue...

People with psoriatic arthritis often face significant delays in diagnosis. Once you get that diagnosis from a rheumatologist, it's tempting to stay with them for the long haul. And sometimes...

I was lucky enough to have about a year-and-a-half-long remission from psoriatic arthritis (PsA) - and it was just as you would think - absolutely fabulous. It fell right around...

Being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at any age is rough, but it can be especially challenging in childhood and young adulthood. No one sees the struggle and pain: they see...

Here's a controversial opinion: good shoes for people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) do not always have to be expensive. There, I said it. There's a lot to unpack in that...

I never know what to say when people ask what having psoriatic arthritis (PsA) feels like. Some of my first thoughts that come to mind are experiencing the never-ending flu...

Growing up with juvenile-onset psoriatic arthritis (JPsA) was a unique experience. I learned to cope with my chronic illness from a young age. And I learned never to judge a...

If I could use one word to describe my time taking methotrexate (MTX), it would be: sluggish. Frankly, I felt like a zombie sometimes. I had no energy and was...

When I started house hunting in the fall, I had a dream starter home in mind. Nothing fancy, but I was attracted to ranches, so I wouldn't have to deal...

This year, I feel like a kid nearing summer vacation. I'm anxious for the sun, warm weather, and summer activities; they aren't coming fast enough for me. I much prefer...

If I hear the phrase "I have pain, too" again, it'll be too soon. The people we love the most are often the ones who hurt us the most. Psoriatic...

I cannot emphasize enough how much I love music. Not just listening to it, but also playing music and reading about musicians too. It just fascinates me and has been...

Having psoriatic arthritis doesn't have to mean kissing your sex life goodbye, but it does make it more difficult. It's not so easy to feel in the mood when you're...

For the first time in years, my nails are nearly free of psoriasis. There are no deep ridges, and my few pits are barely noticeable. I'm relishing not having to...