Applying for Social SecurityMy journey applying for social security started June 23, 2023. Dr. Sun my arthritis specialist made the suggestion that I should try to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)/Supplemental... By Melissa Withem-Voss5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fatigue, It Gets the Best of MeOne of the greatest battles I have faced with psoriatic arthritis is fatigue. It has affected me in ways that I never even knew were possible. Who would have ever thought... By ClairG3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
How Have I Worked Around High-Cost Medications?This has been the age-old question I have been asking for decades. Managing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been a journey with its fair share of difficulties. This journey's turning point... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Journey: 3 Key Insights I Wish I Knew at Diagnosis"While we can't change the past, our hindsight can illuminate the present. What we see now, with the wisdom of experience, has the power to guide and inspire others today."... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Varying Levels of Jaw PainDo you know that psoriatic arthritis can cause problems with your jaws? The answer is no right? I didn’t either until my friend who has had pain in her jaw... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Have No Patience for Flares or RecoveryI have been told I'm a patient person when it comes to dealing with other people. I especially received a lot of compliments on my patience when I was in... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top 5 Tips to Prepare for WinterAutumn has shared with us the beauty of letting go, her beautiful colors of all the shades of red, orange, yellow, brown, and everything in between. Knowing that when autumn... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Bitter Cold is Bitterly Painful for My Psoriatic ArthritisHere in the Chicago suburbs it's been bitter cold, which can been bitterly painful for psoriatic arthritis! Temperatures dip into the negatives in the winter months here. Bundling up is... By Melissa Withem-Voss4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Psoriatic Arthritis vs Winter's One Two PunchI hate winter now. That is really saying something because I used to love winter. Louisiana can be so hot in the summer. I looked forward to the cooler weather... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Love-Hate Relationship with PsA FatigueLiving with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) offers a unique set of challenges beyond the obvious symptoms of rashes and joint pain. One such hidden challenge is fatigue, a symptom... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It’s Not Easy Explaining the Impact of an Invisible IllnessBelieve it or not; I used to run track when I was very young. It was not easy explaining to people the pain I was having in my knees. I... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don't Judge Me for My Good DaysPlease don't judge me based on my good days. Looks can be deceiving for someone with a chronic illness. What looks like a good day might actually be a good... By Elizabeth Medeiros2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Sleeping in a Pillow Fort for My Psoriatic ArthritisSleep is not something that I have ever been very good with. I have suffered from insomnia since I was a young girl and have never known consistent sleep. Since... By ClairG3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Weather Sensitivity and Psoriatic Arthritis: The Storm WithinLiving with psoriatic arthritis is an ongoing challenge, as the symptoms of this chronic condition can fluctuate unpredictably. What adds an extra layer of complexity to this struggle is the... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Joining a Clinical Trial on Meditation To Help PsA PainI have lived with psoriatic arthritis now going on 10 years. It has progressed over those years with the areas infected hurting more and more. Every day is a balancing... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tools to Make Life Easier With Psoriatic ArthritisDay-to-day living with psoriatic arthritis can be really challenging. Simple mundane tasks can become impossible to do on a regular basis and test even the most resilient of us. Pain levels... By ClairG3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
My Advice For Those New to and Adapting to a Life with PsAA diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) might change your life. I can still clearly recall my range of feelings after learning of my diagnosis. It was a journey filled with... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Welcome Change in My Psoriatic Arthritis CareLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and other chronic illnesses can be an arduous journey, filled with ups and downs, trials, and tribulations. One of the most crucial aspects of this... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Navigating and Understanding Testing for PsATest results for psoriatic arthritis are at best not easy to understand. Once you have a diagnosis of having psoriatic arthritis there are some housekeeping things to keep track of... By Melissa Withem-Voss3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Missing My Bed (Which Is Not That Great for My PsA)If you have psoriatic arthritis for any length of time you know the pain that brings. Living each day consumed in pain can bring even the best person to their... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments