Time Traveling with Psoriatic ArthritisIf I could travel through time, I'm not sure if I would want to go back to the past or into the future. On the one hand, it would be... By Cynthia CovertBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Grief Triggers a Disease FlareFor many years, my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis were considered mild. Over-the-counter medications worked beautifully. I was very lucky. In fact, I had a daily reminder of just how lucky... By Jaime Lyn MoyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Views: Managing Psoriatic Arthritis and HobbiesOne of the hardest parts of living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is dealing with its impact on your hobbies and pastimes. It may seem like you have to give up... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Community Views: Managing a "New Normal" After a Psoriatic Arthritis DiagnosisLearning to live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a process. Physical and mental activities that you used to be able to do may become challenging. Then comes the anger or... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coordinating Care Between Your Rheumatologist and DermatologistDuring rheumatology training, we had a special clinic called the “Rheum-Derm” clinic. Once a month, rheumatologists and dermatologists would huddle together in the same office space to put our heads... By Donica Liu BakerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Flare Recovery Layers: There Are More Than You ThinkWouldn’t it be nice if there was one defining moment of the end of a psoriatic arthritis flare? The funny thing is that I know many people who do not... By Cynthia CovertBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 GreenwoodBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Grieving Life Before Psoriatic Arthritis: Does It Ever End?When someone we love dies, we go through a grieving process. Losing the life I once had before psoriatic arthritis took over has been a similar journey. The process can... By Cynthia CovertBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Do Hospitals Make You Anxious, Too?Beeping machines, long lines, people in scrub suits and white coats. Thermometers, needles, blood work, and medical charts. All of this, and many more, might not be new to you... By Annelyse AndalBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Medical Gaslighting and Trust: The Value of a Healthy Relationship with Your DoctorI recently ran across a phrase that I was unfamiliar with, at least in its relation to health care. Maybe I’ve had my head in the sand, and everyone else... By Leanne DonaldsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips For Psoriatic Arthritis Flare DaysThere are over 300 joints in our body, so I think it is probably safe to say that when I say all my joints are hurting, it is possible that... By ClairGBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Managing Relationships With Psoriatic ArthritisI have lived with psoriatic disease for 59 years and have learned a few things along the way. As with any journey, I was faced with difficult and debilitating challenges... By Diane TBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dealing With Stiff Fingers from Psoriatic ArthritisI have been living with psoriatic disease for several decades. You would think by now that I had experienced it all. There is always something new to be learned in... By Diane TBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Has Me Living in a FogI never know what to say when people ask what having psoriatic arthritis (PsA) feels like. Some of my first thoughts that come to mind are experiencing the never-ending flu... By Elizabeth MedeirosBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Missing the Old MeI try to be realistic in my journey of managing life with psoriatic arthritis. I have come to terms with my limitations. They are simply my reality now. A reality... By Vickie WilkersonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
7 Must-Haves For a Comfortable Office with Psoriatic ArthritisOur patient records, access to our healthcare and test results, and even managing our groceries are often all completed in front of a screen. When our bodies are already prone... By Leanne DonaldsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Enough Sick Days: Life with Psoriatic ArthritisThe average amount of paid sick days available to workers in the United States is eight per year. For a healthy person, this may seem like a lot. To the... By Cynthia CovertBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Daily Life as a Perfectionist with Psoriatic ArthritisBefore my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, I used to be so many admirable things. Healthy, dependable, and even hard-working. And, believe it or not, I leaned towards perfectionist tendencies. Meaning that... By Leanne DonaldsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
What I Wish Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis Parents KnewGrowing up with juvenile-onset psoriatic arthritis (JPsA) was a unique experience. I learned to cope with my chronic illness from a young age. And I learned never to judge a... By Elizabeth MedeirosBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Overcoming Chronic Illness DoubtsThroughout the entire painful process of searching for an official diagnosis, a reason for pain, I was questioned by so many people. Questions as if my pain and my symptoms... By Annelyse AndalBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
