Finding My Perfect Canine CompanionsOnly four years of my childhood didn’t include a dog. Growing up with dogs of all sizes, I couldn’t imagine life without at least one. Almost every extended family member... By Cynthia Covert4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Psoriasis Is Flaring Which Has My Psoriatic Arthritis FlaringLast 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... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Inflammation StationThe inflammation experienced with psoriatic arthritis is truly something that is hard to battle on the daily. It can attack various parts of your body, from joints to tendons, and... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Communicating in Relationships with Psoriatic ArthritisI have been living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for a few decades now. Living with this brings many challenges. It doesn't only affect your physical health. Your personal relationships can... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Price of Pain Relief"All magic comes with a price." Rumplestiltskin's line about magic is the most iconic in the show, Once Upon a Time, and most relatable in my battle with psoriatic arthritis... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Giving Too Much of Yourself to the Cause: A LetterDear Community, I wanted to write this piece to you like a letter to an old friend. It's been too long, and I'm sorry for that. I've been on an... By Joel Nelson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Realizing the 3 Year Change in My Psoriatic ArthritisThey 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... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Will My Retirement Look Like with Psoriatic Arthritis?I can’t believe I am writing the word “retirement.” I've been working for forty-eight years. Boy, it’s time to take a break and sit down. I've been thinking about this... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Regularly Stretching for MobilityPsoriatic arthritis is well known for affecting our range of motion in movement. It is honestly one of the most annoying things and something I have found that I have... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How A Long Car Ride Affects My PsAOne 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... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Understanding the Dangers of Dissociating with Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic and often debilitating autoimmune condition that affects all aspects of my life. It is important to recognize that coping mechanisms are essential in managing... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Respecting Your Boundaries to Lessen StressI thought emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic would bring a sense of relief as I started mingling with friends and family again. For the most part, it has. Post-pandemic life... By Jaime Lyn Moy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
What I Needed To Let Go in My Psoriatic Arthritis ManagementC'mon friends. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) consumes so much. Due to its unpredictability, we're always worried when it may rear its ugly head. We're also always thinking about treatment, doctor's appointments... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How I Manage Through A Heavy Psoriatic Arthritis Fatigue FlareWhen people think of arthritis, they picture a certain generation of people in pain with stiff joints. At least, that is what came to my mind before being I myself... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
The One Psoriatic Arthritis Topic I Avoid Like the PlagueThe impact of psoriatic arthritis is as unique as the person who lives with it. Everyone's experience is different which is why placing stigma, judgement or expectations on an individual... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis in the Fingers and ThumbWe use our hands for everything! They are the lifeline of how we get things done. Doing dishes? Need your hands! Washing your body? Gotta rely on them too. Getting... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
How to Thrive in the Workplace Even When You are Chronically IllA few months ago, I was employed as legal staff in a company after being diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis a few years back. Technically, this is the first... By Annelyse Andal4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My 6-Part Plan for Psoriatic Arthritis Disease ManagementManaging psoriatic arthritis is a full-time job. While it doesn't pay in money, it pays off in dividends in so many other ways. Meaning, we get out only what we... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Law and Resilience: Becoming a Lawyer living with Psoriatic ArthritisI consider myself a competitive person. I find myself with a fierce desire for the truth and a drive to win. It's why the study of law and becoming a... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My View of Arthritis Changed After My PsA Diagnosis. Here's How.Arthritis took on a whole new meaning once I received my psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. To be completely honest, I never gave it much thought. Like the rest of the... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments