How Rain, Snow, and Seasonal Changes Impact Psoriatic ArthritisHave you noticed the weather making a difference in your PsA? Since being diagnosed with PsO in 2007 and later PsA in 2013, I've noticed different things. At first, my... By Jim Snedden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleeping for My Psoriatic ArthritisIt sounds ideal, doesn't it? Sleeping for psoriatic arthritis: blissful or a complete contradiction? I am sure that many of us deal with sleep disturbances regularly. Over the years, I've had... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Newfound Appreciation for the Small Victories With PSAYou know, before psoriatic arthritis barged into my life like an uninvited house guest, I never thought I'd be the type to throw a mini-celebration for managing to unscrew a... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Challenges of Bring a High School Student With Psoriatic ArthritisI have noticed that in the last decade, more and more younger adults are being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I’m sure that has a lot to do with doctors' better... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Planning the Perfect Vacation With Psoriatic Arthritis"The thing I love most about going on vacation is that I get to leave behind any kind of schedule. My entire life is scheduled from morning to night, and... By Cynthia Covert4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Today, I Rest (My PsA Said I Must)I am a strong, independent woman. Even when I cannot get out of bed because my psoriatic arthritis is flaring, everything hurts and I cannot stand on my feet. I... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Pet Therapy and Psoriatic ArthritisI never gave pet therapy for psoriatic arthritis a thought as my best friend happens to be one of my therapists. MY dog is a black labrador and is 16... By Melissa Withem-Voss3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Unexpected Magic of an Adjustable Bed: A Psoriatic Arthritis LifesaverI’ll admit it. I used to roll my eyes at adjustable beds. You know the ones—their commercials feature impossibly happy couples raising and lowering their mattresses with the press of... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Importance of Online and In-Person Support for Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been a journey, and one thing that made a huge difference was the support I found from different communities. When I was diagnosed with... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Debating When To Call the Doctor"Call if anything changes," my doctor will say at the end of my appointment. Hearing that is such a friendly reminder. Having a good relationship with your rheumatologist is vital for anyone... By Elizabeth Medeiros2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rheumatology Care Inspired My AdvocacyDo you see a rheumatologist for your psoriatic arthritis? From the very start of my 28-year journey with psoriatic arthritis, I have been lucky enough to have rheumatology care and... By Melissa Withem-Voss3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shutting Down Unsolicited Advice About My Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis is like navigating an obstacle course that never ends. Between the constant pain and the never-ending search for relief, there's one thing I didn't sign up... By Cynthia Covert4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Home and Lifestyle Adjustments for Psoriatic ArthritisYou know the old saying, "You can't take it with you." Well, that is how I feel now. I recently retired and got a few dollars saved. The decision to live... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Long-Distance TravelDoing things with PsA does not normally look like doing things without it. PsA challenges us in the best and worst ways and teaches us things about ourselves that we... By ClairG3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stuck in the Middle Without Insurance CoverageWhile my husband and I aren’t what many consider rich, we own a comfortable house in Michigan suburbia. We make enough money to afford some minor luxuries, like taking a... By Jaime Lyn Moy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Communicating the Challenges of Explaining an Invisible IllnessI have long been telling people about my living with PsA. I have had PsA for over ten years now. There is not a day that I do not hurt... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mental HealthMost days, I wake up in my bed to the sounds of birds singing and my neighbors’ children bustling about in their backyard. My house, my view, and the sights... By Porscha Simmons3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and the Pain ScaleHave you been asked where you rate on the pain scale 0-10? Medical professionals use the visual acuity pain scale to measure pain. They also combine this tool with other... By Melissa Withem-Voss2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Can Stifle CreativityExpressing myself through words and art has always been my safe place. Having had a learning disability my entire academic career, I leaned into my creativity to feel validated. I... By AimeePerez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
For Every Action, There is a Reaction (With PsA)"For every action, there is a reaction." There has never been a truer statement when it comes to living with psoriatic arthritis. My psoriatic arthritis went misdiagnosed for years. I... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments