Vickie Wilkerson

Can I start by telling you I do not like insurance companies and all the drama they bring when trying to get proper treatment? I haven’t had proper treatment when...

During a recent discussion with someone, I was telling them my history of psoriatic arthritis. It’s the same old tale that most of us have in that it took way...

Do you know that psoriatic arthritis can cause problems with your jaws? The answer is no right? I didn’t either until my friend who has had pain in her jaw...

I hate winter now. That is really saying something because I used to love winter. Louisiana can be so hot in the summer. I looked forward to the cooler weather...

I have lived with psoriatic arthritis now going on 10 years. It has progressed over those years with the areas infected hurting more and more. Every day is a balancing...

If you have psoriatic arthritis for any length of time you know the pain that brings. Living each day consumed in pain can bring even the best person to their...

If you have been reading my articles, then you know I have been trying hard to rehab a broken knee. The incident happened in December 2022. While I am now...

What has me so excited about this holiday season? When compared to last year’s season, just being able to celebrate it with family is a world’s difference. Last year, through...

Our Thanksgiving this year was not a typical holiday. None of our three sons could come over on Thanksgiving so my husband and I were alone. However, late afternoon, we...

I love the holidays. Cooking big meals for my family to enjoy and enjoying them being home. However, my psoriatic arthritis is not conducive to being on my feet for...

Lately, it seems like all I have been doing is caring for others in my family. I’m not complaining because I am one that loves to care for others when...

It was recommended to me that I should interview my husband concerning my psoriatic arthritis and him being a caregiver. I found that intriguing. My husband and I have been...

Since December 2022, I have been battling a knee injury. When it first happened, the orthopedic surgeon told me that because of the broken knee, a meniscus repair, and extensive...

Last year was a terrible year for me and this year hasn’t been much better. It started with the passing of my mom and ended with an assault by a...

They say time changes things. I guess that is true. Three years ago, I wrote an article entitled “Pushing Yourself Can Be Rewarding.” It was about the birth of my...

One of the things I used to love was getting into my vehicle and going on a long drive. Pop a CD into the radio and turn it way up...

My PsA journey is as unique as my fingerprint and certainly not a one-size-fits-all. This pain is not all in my head - and I have to explain it often...