Important Things Doctors Should Know about Psoriatic ArthritisPeople with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) depend on their doctors, especially their rheumatologists, for proper treatment. But sometimes, there can be a big disconnect between doctors and patients. Having been treated...reactions17comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Self-EsteemFrom a mental health perspective, there comes a need to accept certain aspects of psoriatic arthritis if you want to just get by day-to-day. Having a chronic illness, fundamentally changes...reactions3comments
Ask The Advocate: When PsA Meets LifeThose who live with psoriatic arthritis are constantly having to prove that their pain and fatigue are real. It's a thankless and valiant fight that's partnered with all the emotional...reactions3comments
The Holiday Rule I Have To Keep With PsAHolidays, specifically Thanksgiving and Christmas, can be terrifying. There are so many unrealistic demands put on us that even someone without a chronic illness would be overwhelmed. Once upon a...reactions4comments
How Can We Deal With Fear and Stress?For me, living with a chronic condition translates to living under continuous stress. Managing appointments, treatment, loved ones' expectations, and the pressures of society - the stress of it all...reactionscomments
I’m Stuck! My Words Won’t Come Out.I've been feeling stuck for a few weeks. I haven't been able to communicate in the way I want. I am at a loss in being able to express, write...reactionscomments
My Stress Triggers Pain, Fatigue, and FlaresWhile brushing my hair this morning, I discovered a single gray hair. This is delightful, especially since I'm still in my early twenties. I'm prone to growing a white strand of...reactions7comments
Ask The Advocate: Let's Talk Healthcare ProvidersThose who live with psoriatic arthritis are constantly having to prove that their pain and fatigue are real. It's a thankless and valiant fight that's partnered with all the emotional...reactionscomments
An Open Letter to My Newly Diagnosed SelfThis is me writing to my newly diagnosed self, only 2 years after receiving an official diagnosis, a name for the pain. This reflection brought clarity, mixed feelings of pain...reactionscomments
The Difficulty Of Sharing Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Management PlansDiscussing the management of psoriatic arthritis can be difficult. When it comes to pain management, it isn’t as easy as telling someone to ice and keep their leg elevated for...reactionscomments
Getting a Knee Scope & The Impact on Psoriatic ArthritisI know all of you reading this can relate when I say that I am so tired of managing my psoriatic arthritis. Eight years of dealing with psoriatic problems, the...reactions2comments
Stiffness in the Morning Makes a New Day TerribleYears’ worth of psoriatic arthritis pain can take a toll on even the strongest of people. Sometimes you simply want to stay in bed all day. That said, even staying...reactions18comments
When Psoriatic Arthritis Becomes A Pain In The NeckWhile I have three of the five types of psoriatic arthritis, spondylitis has served as the most severe. Until recently, my lower back created the most pain and was the...reactionscomments
Responding to "If You Have Arthritis, Then How..."When I was in school, we learned how to write hypotheses before starting experiments in science class. Whether testing the durability of paper towels, building rockets, or mixing chemicals, we...reactionscomments
Why I Decided to Take a Break from AdvocatingIt’s been over a year since I started advocating for and on behalf of the chronically ill. True enough, it has been a massive part of my journey towards healing...reactions1comment
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using Mobility Aids With PsARollators, wheelchairs, and crutches have been keeping me on the move since 2005. Mobility aids allow the damaged parts of my body to rest and heal. They also extend the...reactions3comments
I Feel Like I Never Recovered from That FlareI feel like I never truly recovered from some of my worst flares. There seem to be elements of them that linger. It might be the exhaustion that I can...reactions5comments
Community Views: Simple Stretches and Gentle ExercisesIf you live with the joint pain and swelling of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), you know what it is like to wake up feeling stiff in the morning. You may have...reactionscomments
5 Years of Joint Connection & CommunityThe internet fuels people’s ability to connect, trade ideas, and solve problems. For the past 5 years, this has been just our goal here at Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. We consider ourselves an...reactions7comments
Feeling Better vs Coping Better: How to Tell the DifferenceLiving with psoriatic arthritis, we are often evaluated on how well we are living with and managing our disease. Pain, fatigue, rashes, and more all need to be assessed. This...reactions1comment
