Control Issues While Living with Psoriatic ArthritisI have been told, perhaps on more than one occasion, that I just might have some control issues. When it comes to...reactions2comments
My Shingles SurpriseRecently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It...reactionscomments
Controlling Body Temperatures With PsA: Yes, I Am One Hot Mama!I’m here today with a problem that has not been adequately studied by research but is happening to many of us with...reactions53comments
Good Shoes for Arthritis Shouldn't Have to Break the BankHere's a controversial opinion: good shoes for people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) do not always have to be expensive. There, I said...reactions3comments
Sleepless in the CityIt is 3AM and I am awake. This is nothing unusual for me. I spend many nights tossing, desperate to find a...reactions3comments
Hitting a Mental Wall With Psoriatic ArthritisI am struggling, my friends. Saying that out loud isn't easy. Life with psoriatic arthritis isn't always sunshine and roses - and...reactions10comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions14comments
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...reactionscomments
