Pain: Are You Willing to Pay the Price?We’ve been lucky in my house over the past 2 years – none of us have caught COVID-19. That said, we are still subject to its effects. My daughter, my husband... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
9 Kitchen Hacks for Life with Psoriatic ArthritisWhen I buy groceries, I do it with such a sense of optimism. This week, I’m going to cook all of our meals at home and we’re not going to... By Julie Greenwood4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
7 Reasons I’m Glad I have Psoriatic ArthritisI have lived with psoriatic arthritis for so long that it’s hard to imagine life without chronic pain. At 53, psoriatic arthritis has been with me for half my life... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Trouble with Sleep and Psoriatic ArthritisDoes psoriatic arthritis affect your sleep? I have found that psoriatic arthritis often gets in the way of good quality sleep. Many nights I lie in bed, sleepy, wishing I... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Newly Diagnosed with Psoriatic ArthritisA few weeks ago, I was enjoying my second cup of morning coffee when I got a text message from my neighbor, Georgia. “Can you come over?” My neighbors are... By Julie Greenwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Adventure Travel with Psoriatic ArthritisMy younger sisters, Denise and Lisa, and I started planning a fall trip to Costa Rica back in March, our first big trip together, and both of my sisters' first... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Patient Practices with Psoriatic Arthritis2001. That’s the year I was pregnant with my daughter, Nora, and the year I discovered what it felt like to be free of symptoms of psoriatic disease. Like many... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feeling Frustrated by Doctors Appointments?Does anyone else find rheumatology appointments where nothing fruitful or informative happens as frustrating as I do? I had an appointment today and, apparently, my doctor is pleased with my... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nerve Pain Injections for Psoriatic Arthritis Back PainI used to be terrified of needles. Someone else (the person with the needle in their hand) was in control and I didn’t like that. Having blood drawn or even... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
I Believe You When You Say You're in PainDo you ever worry that people think you might be faking your pain? I constantly worry about that! I think I feel that way because psoriatic pain isn’t constant, or... By Julie Greenwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Putting Pain on PauseOf all the challenges I face with psoriatic arthritis, the most frustrating is never knowing what to expect. With psoriatic arthritis, it’s hard to make plans because the disease often... By Julie Greenwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Embracing Fear: Life With Psoriatic ArthritisI was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 30 years ago. I remember feeling relief at the time. There was a name for what was going on. Sure, I was disappointed to... By Julie Greenwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Affected My Mental HealthThroughout my life, I’ve chosen to go to therapy. I made this decision a small handful of times to get some help with my mental health. The first time was... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It Feels Like Life Should Be EasierDon’t tell my husband this, but I often stay in bed after he has gotten up because I know when he gets up first, he will make coffee. I love... By Julie Greenwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mobility AidsIt was the fall of 2019 and the pain in my back and hip was worse than ever. After sitting at my desk for a couple of hours, I found... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When Your Psoriatic Pain Won't Allow You To WorkTwenty-nine years ago, I started to recognize the impact that psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis had on my ability to live a full and active life. It was difficult to even... By Julie Greenwood4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Help! My Fingers Look like Sausages!My journey with psoriatic disease began with two seemingly unrelated symptoms, scalp flaking and stabbing pain in my little finger. They were symptoms that were each troublesome on their own... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Psoriatic Arthritis Dilemma: It's Okay to Accept HelpI've always been able to count on my recliner to provide me with at least some degree of relief, especially from lower back pain. Sitting there today, I continued to... By Julie Greenwood4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Words We Use MatterYears ago, back when my journey with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis was just beginning, I had an experience that will forever change the way that I speak to people who... By Julie Greenwood1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments