Living

Cycle. A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order. For those with psoriatic arthritis, a cycle would be described as a series of pain that is...

Five years ago, I wrote an article on how to improve your plantar fasciitis. At the time, I thought I had tried everything: stretching, tape, orthotics, shockwave therapy (with plenty...

When you have psoriatic arthritis, you're likely all too familiar with how it can affect your joints. The word inflammation seems to become an everyday word, and discomfort is the...

When I was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I did stop and think about what my life would look like, what disease progression might look like, and the toll it...

Psoriatic arthritis is a difficult condition to live with. There's no doubt or arguing that. However, I sometimes think that caring for someone with PsA can be just as difficult...

Chronic pain can make everyday chores more challenging. The longer someone has lived with a painful diagnosis such as psoriatic arthritis (PsA), the more devices they tend to rely on...

Psoriatic arthritis takes up so much brain space. Of course, we think about treatment or what we may want to mention at our next rheumatologist appointment. But we also internalize...

As a person who lives with a few different chronic conditions, I find once I reveal them to people, I'm usually met with unsolicited advice. How about you? The practice...

Living with psoriatic arthritis, there are plenty of times I had pushed my body when I knew I should not. I am stubborn; I will admit that. My knees have...

Visits to the rheumatologist can be incredibly stressful, especially if you see a doctor whose suggestions have not proven helpful. We wanted to find out more. To start a conversation...

Anytime you experience prolonged pain in a new area, it raises many complex questions. These questions and concerns rarely get an immediate answer. It often takes several months or even...

Medical treatment can only go so far when managing psoriatic arthritis and its partnering pain. Many of us who live with this chronic condition also turn to alternative therapies and...

Drawing comparisons is something we do as a human species. It's a default behavior that people can use to protect themselves - whether helpful or hurtful. The act of comparing...

Over the past 3 years, working from home has become the new normal for some. It was how we adjusted to working life during the global pandemic, and many people...

I used to love winter. The scorching summers of Louisiana take their toll, and the cooler temperatures of winter become a welcome relief. Of course, I felt this way all...

One defining moment in my life's journey was receiving my psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. Many of you know my story. You know that psoriatic disease has been a part of...

Restful and peaceful sleep is difficult to come by for me - I'm sure most of you who live with psoriatic arthritis agree. Personally, my pain levels are higher at...

I recently had a bad fall, and I mean bad. Two broken bones, my friends. The breaks are in and around my kneecap. I'm currently in a brace that does...

Fatigue is a noteworthy symptom of PsA. With fatigue, most people immediately think of its physical effects, but it's just as important to mention the mental impact as well. Fatigue...

Generally speaking, I have enough trouble holding all the pieces of my life together at this point; I rarely have the extra time or energy to borrow trouble from tomorrow...