Living

Do 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...

My husband and I have been busy redecorating and improving the accessibility of our home. Unfortunately, as renters, we are limited in what we can change. However, we have still...

Let me start this article by saying, if you suspect that you are experiencing hearing loss of any sort, related to your psoriatic arthritis or not, please speak with your...

I started experiencing psoriatic arthritis symptoms when I was in my early twenties. Like so many people who live with PsA, it took decades before I got the correct diagnosis...

Do you feel your age? For example, I am 52, yet there are days when psoriatic arthritis makes me feel like I am 99 or 29. Before my psoriatic arthritis...

It all started when I was 5 years old. My whole body was covered with flakes. I was scaly. I had itchy spots that were alarming and uncomfortable. When I...

In my last article, I took the time to break down and asked the question "What Is An Effective Treatment Plan?". I shared how my medicine is “technically” effective, or...

Once upon a time, my friends, family, and I had the same idea of what living well with psoriatic arthritis should look like. We all agreed that anything less than...

Having had psoriatic arthritis for the last eight years, I have been much more aware of my surroundings. I am always scared of falling. I know that living with psoriatic...

I just recently had to have surgery on my left knee to repair a torn meniscus. When that knee pain started, it was only in that knee. However, now I...

Are you going through excessive joint pain and swelling because of psoriatic arthritis? Well, let’s get up and water walk. Like all water exercises, water walking is easy on the...

What do we mean when we say a biologic, or any treatment plan for that matter, is “effective?” You would think it is an easy question to answer - your...

Pacing oneself is to do something at a speed that is steady. It allows someone to continue without becoming too tired. The art of pacing myself with PsA is one...

One of the most difficult things in receiving a PsA diagnosis is seeing how intensely it can affect your loved ones. If you receive a diagnosis when you're younger, you're...

The best doctor I ever had recently passed away. He cared for me for 21 years. He was unlike most physicians for several reasons. Doctor Rocky never rushed our time...

Of 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...

The internet has changed how we've done everything these days, from dating to finding doctors. And oddly enough- sometimes they're very similar experiences! The other day while looking for a...

If you’re living with psoriatic arthritis, chances are regular visits with your rheumatologist are a routine part of your life. In an ideal world, your rheumatologist will take the time...

FOMO stands for fear of missing out. FOMO triggers emotions like loneliness for everyone. But for someone with psoriatic arthritis and chronic pain, it can quickly become a doubly painful...

I 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...