Exchanging Steps for SplashesFinding ways to keep active when you have psoriatic arthritis (PSA) can be very challenging. This is due to stiff joints and pain levels that seem to have a mind...reactionscomments
Choosing To Use A Mobility Aid For PsA: Why It’s Nobody Else’s BusinessWhen someone suggests you not use a mobility aid because you might "get used to it," my go-to response is: “I hope I do get used to doing something without...reactions10comments
The 7 Psins (Sins with a Silent P) of Psoriatic ArthritisAh, psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The autoimmune arthritis that no one seems to know about, let alone take seriously. If it had a mascot, it’d be a ninja—sneaky, unpredictable, and constantly...reactions1comment
Hoping 2025 is a Better Psoriatic Arthritis YearEach year always brings new hope, at least for some of us. For those living with psoriatic arthritis, the dawn of a new year represents a beacon of potential improvements...reactions2comments
Decades Of Pain Without The Correct DiagnosisSince the age of 25, I have complained of lower back discomfort without receiving a clear diagnosis, despite my efforts to visit many doctors. The physicians in different doctor’s offices...reactions3comments
Does Your PSA Feel Like You Are Riding a Ferris Wheel?One of the good things about the holidays is watching all the movies. During one of these movies, people were riding a ferris wheel. The title of the movie is...reactionscomments
How I Made My Home PsA-Friendly (and Gravity-Proof!)When I was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I lived in a tri-level home. While I loved the unique layout and character of the house, I absolutely hated the...reactionscomments
The Sun Became My Enemy: Sun Sensitivity and Psoriatic ArthritisBefore psoriatic arthritis (PsA) barged into my life, I was a sun worshipper. I lived in the desert and often compared my love of sunbathing to a lizard lying on...reactions4comments
The Effects Of Psoriatic ArthritisIt is possible to learn how to work with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) rather than let it try and defeat me. I have suffered with PsA for many decades now. I...reactionscomments
Making Ends Meet With Severe PsAHave you ever wondered what you would do if you could no longer work and make money? For me, that question was answered many years go when I got a...reactionscomments
Sometimes Using Airport Assistance Is Not Enough When Living With PsAI love going on trips and seeing new places I have never been to. However, psoriatic arthritis has made it harder and harder as the years go on to do...reactions3comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and the Right PillowDid you know that your psoriatic arthritis can be affected by your pillow when you are sleeping? I am not sleeping great, and I just discovered that my pillow needs...reactionscomments
The Final Chapter Closed That Affected My Psoriatic ArthritisI believe in writing about things that affect me personally. By being open, it helps others relate to what I am going through. It also serves as a type of...reactionscomments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Shifted My Role in My MarriageWhen I married my husband, I embraced the traditional role of a wife. I quit my job to stay home, raise our children, and keep the house running. I cooked...reactions2comments
Prepping for Winter With PsAWinter is coming, and I already know it's going to hurt. The changing seasons can hurt a lot when you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Having lived in New England my...reactionscomments
The Unexpected Clue to My Psoriatic Arthritis DiagnosisLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is like navigating a complex puzzle of symptoms, pain, and uncertainties. While I've shared my journey to diagnosis before, there's a crucial aspect that bears...reactionscomments
Rest Days Then and NowRest days. We all need rest days in one way, shape, form, or another. Sometimes, I sit and think about it, and I am sure that rest days should be...reactionscomments
Preparing for PsA Flares This Fall and WinterSummer is on its way out, and soon, the leaves on the trees will change color to soft hues of oranges and reds, and the mornings will be cooler. Soon...reactionscomments
Osteoarthritis or Psoriatic Arthritis: What's Your Diagnosis?Do you know the difference between osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis? Before I was diagnosed, I didn't. I also had no idea there are so many different types. 4 of the...reactionscomments
Easing into Exercise After PsA FlaresIt's tough to start trying to exercise and rebuild your body after psoriatic arthritis (PsA) flares. When you first start, it can feel like you're working with a whole new...reactionscomments
