Living

Life is overwhelming. We're constantly overthinking the past and planning for the future. When you live with psoriatic arthritis, this type of approach to life amplifies. We're always worried about...

Living with psoriatic arthritis is challenging. And while I would rather not admit it, there are times when it can make me feel like giving up. The pain, stiffness, and...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) consumes so much of a person's life. In addition to managing chronic pain, doctor's appointments, triggers, and symptoms - we also have the added emotional pain of...

“Good shoes take you to good places." We know this to be true in all walks of life, but for those with psoriatic arthritis, it's especially important. Our feet experience...

Fatigue. We're all familiar with it. It can be described as constant tiredness and heavy weakness. It's a primary symptom of psoriatic arthritis and most people with chronic illnesses. Our...

On paper, psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory rheumatic condition that affects the joints and tendons. Now, that's on paper. In the real world, those who live with this condition manage...

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...

There should not have been a two-year gap between my psoriasis (Pso) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. I'd say a lack of knowledge between myself and the diagnosing doctor was...

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...