Patient Practices with Psoriatic Arthritis2001. That’s the year I was pregnant with my daughter, Nora, and the year I discovered what it felt like to be free of symptoms of psoriatic disease. Like many...reactionscomments
Decision Fatigue: What It Is and A Few Ways to Get Past ItI almost hesitate to bring up the f-word again. No, not that one. I’m talking about fatigue. Fatigue is a common symptom that we all face in so many different...reactions1comment
The Mental Effect of Missing Events Because of PsAWhen I write, I love sharing stories about real-life experiences when it comes to psoriatic arthritis. Well, I might say love is a strong word. It certainly is a spectrum...reactionscomments
(CLOSED) Enter to Win! 5-Year Anniversary Giveaway: Heated Blanket and BootiesIt's a community celebration. Psoriatic-Arthritis.com turns 5 years old this month! Since 2016, we have been proud to serve this supportive and engaged community. And really, we're just the platform...reactionscomments
Our Personality Types And PsA ManagementMy friends know me to be quite a happy-go-lucky type of person with a cheerful personality. I had grown up with psoriasis. I've lived with psoriatic arthritis for a large...reactionscomments
Riding It Out With Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriasis has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old. Despite the onset of symptoms at age 25, I didn’t get an official diagnosis of psoriatic...reactions2comments
Finding (& Sticking With) The Right RheumatologistSometime in 2012, I found myself sitting outside, enjoying the day. It was a nice afternoon and I was totally taking in the sun, the slight breeze, and from what...reactions5comments
A Psoriatic Arthritis Story: The Horror and the TragedyIt has been some time since I wrote something for this wonderful community. I could say it was because I was busy with several awareness campaigns, advocacy work, and navigating...reactions1comment
Community Views: The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and PsoriasisPeople with severe psoriasis could have a greater chance of getting psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis skin plaques can flare up and then get better. Psoriatic arthritis symptoms may also come and...reactionscomments
What I Think About Before Walking Out The Door With PsAPsoriatic arthritis and my other chronic conditions are always at the front of my mind. Perks of the job, I guess? Before I leave the house, these conditions usually consume...reactionscomments
Community Views: Talking About Psoriatic Arthritis ProgressionWhen you are first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), your rheumatologist will want to determine the stage of the disease—mild, moderate, or severe. Determining the seriousness of PsA, helps your...reactionscomments
Growing Older With PsA: Keeping Up With NobodyWhen I was first diagnosed with psoriatic disease, I was terrified of what life would be like as I reached senior status. It wasn’t that I feared growing old, but...reactionscomments
Admitting You are Not OkayI wake up each morning and remind myself that I am strong. I assure myself that I can do this and I will survive until the end of my day...reactionscomments
3 Unique Ways My Partner Supports MeThere were times in the past when I wondered if having psoriatic arthritis would make it harder to find someone, to find a partner. And, if I did meet someone...reactionscomments
The Connections of Psoriatic Disease: Let's Talk ProgressionOur community and dedicated community members here at Psoriatic-Arthritis.com and our sister site PlaquePsoriasis.com help us understand the deep and painful connections of psoriatic disease. In addition to engagement within...reactionscomments
Juicing With PsA: Does It Help?Scroll through any of your social media feeds, and you will surely see some form of diet or food craze promising to heal your chronic condition or pain. While we...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Disease Gave me Thick SkinWhen I say that living with psoriatic disease gave me thick skin, I'm not referring to psoriasis. Instead, I'm focusing on how this condition forced me to get tougher out...reactions4comments
How A Psoriatic Arthritis Flare Affects My DayHaving psoriatic arthritis is tough. There is no doubt about that. It can take years to even get the proper diagnosis. Many of us with PsA can attest to that...reactionscomments
The Connections of Psoriatic Disease: What Does Remission Look Like?Our community and dedicated community members here at Psoriatic-Arthritis.com and our sister site PlaquePsoriasis.com help us understand the deep and painful connections of psoriatic disease. In addition to engagement within...reactionscomments
Tell Us You Have PsA Without Telling Us You Have PsA: The Invisibility of PainThe trend “Tell us without telling us,” or “tell me without telling me” allows people to make pointed statements that play with stereotypes, defining characteristics, and the opportunity to share...reactions8comments
