A Pain in the FriendshipManaging life with a chronic condition like PsA, we never know what we will wake up with. It is as unpredictable as the weather. That alone is saying something, as... By ClairGBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insufficient Funds: Psoriatic Arthritis Life StrugglesI often imagine checking my body’s energy level like I would my bank balance. After pressing a few buttons and answering a few questions, my body would spit out a... By Cynthia CovertBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Relationships and Friendships With Psoriatic ArthritisManaging life with a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis (PsA) comes with many challenges. In addition to daily pain and fatigue, we're faced with overwhelming treatment options and multiple appointments... By Diane TBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding and Keeping Joy While Living With Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis is hard. For most of us, it means living in pain every day or almost every day. Everyone is different and for me, I experience daily... By Vickie WilkersonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Support Can Improve Life with Psoriatic ArthritisI have lived with chronic psoriasis since the age of 5. I have always felt alone and isolated. These feelings hit their peak when the joint pain developed and my... By Diane TBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Changed What Busy Looked LikeThe outside world often assumes that living with an autoimmune disease like psoriatic arthritis is a life of leisure. Some recognize that there are medical appointments to contend with, but... By Cynthia CovertBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What We Wish Others Knew: PsA Awareness Month 2022It can be hard for others to understand what it means to live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). So, we are debunking some common misconceptions about PsA. We asked community members... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Creating A Psoriatic Arthritis Compatible Home One Room at A TimeHome should be a place of comfort. It should be a place where one feels safe - full of creature comforts when managing life through a flare. Safe from pain... By Cynthia CovertBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
3 Essential Skills You Need to Advocate for Yourself with Psoriatic ArthritisDid you know that being an advocate and advocating for yourself are two different things? When we think of the word “advocate,” we often think about changing laws and making... By Leanne DonaldsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Views: Support When FlaringLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) means going through periods of flares. These times of worsening symptoms are rough. A true struggle with increased pain and inflammation. Learning what you need... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Did Psoriatic Arthritis Do To My Well-Shaped Nails?If I'm being honest, I don’t know, I don’t remember ever having nice well-shaped nails. I thought my nails were normal. Sure, my nails looked different than everyone else's, but... By Diane TBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Community Views: What Triggers Your Flares?One large part of managing life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) involves navigating flares. When symptoms suddenly worsen, we look for an explanation. A trigger is anything that prompts an increase... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Things I Wish I Could Tell Newly Diagnosed Me About Life with Psoriatic ArthritisReceiving an official diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, like many other psoriatic arthritis patients, I had no idea what the rest of my life would look like. The strange thing is... By Cynthia CovertBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Triple Whammy During IsolationCOVID-19 vaccination first dose. Check. COVID-19 vaccination second dose. Check. COVID-19 vaccination third dose (immunocompromised). Check. COVID-19 booster, scheduled for a date exactly five months from my third dose... But... By Jaime Lyn MoyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Unknown Symptoms: Why PsA is More Than Just a Joint PainPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune disease that is often labeled as one of the most frustrating types of inflammatory arthritis. Why is it described this way? Well, because of... By Annelyse AndalBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Community Views: A Good Day with Psoriatic ArthritisThere is so much to consider daily. We know that managing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can significantly impact the quality of life. It's more than just the physical pain of swollen... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Where to Turn to for Support with Psoriatic ArthritisIf 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... By Elizabeth MedeirosBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Could My PsA Journey Be That Much Different?I had feelings of hopelessness in my early days of navigating psoriatic arthritis. When I decided to search for a community - I found myself still feeling left out and... By Davinia AyalaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why It Is Wrong to Judge Someone with Psoriatic Arthritis by How They Look“But you don’t look sick!” Whenever I hear those words, I want to respond with: “That’s because I am sick, not ugly!” Looks are deceiving. It doesn’t matter if people... By Cynthia CovertBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments31 comments
