My Resting Pain FaceI was indoors at a family party and trying to hold it together. The humidity that day was oppressive, something my joints...reactions14comments
How to Cope with Psoriatic Arthritis on Painful DaysPsoriatic arthritis is tough for many reasons. Among these is the fact that painful days can show up without notice. A really...reactions2comments
Boundaries That Make My Life With Psoriatic Arthritis Less PainfulWhen I hear the word boundaries, psoriatic arthritis is not what comes to mind. Instead, I think of my mental health. Yet...reactions1comment
Community Views: Time to Talk EnthesitisTime to talk what?! Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), you may or may not have heard of enthesitis. Enthesitis is inflammation of...reactionscomments
Five Types of Psoriatic ArthritisDid that title catch you off guard? I know it did for me. One of the things I've learned is that the...reactions17comments
Rheumatologist MisunderstandingsPsoriatic arthritis takes a toll on daily living. Many people’s rheumatologists do not understand the effects of psoriatic arthritis, making it hard...reactionscomments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Affected My Mental HealthThroughout my life, I’ve chosen to go to therapy. I made this decision a small handful of times to get some help...reactionscomments
Community Views: Daily Life with Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a struggle. Dealing with joint inflammation and chronic pain takes a daily toll. The many symptoms...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Barometric Pressure: Does it Really Make a Difference?While there isn’t a lot of research to support a connection between psoriatic arthritis and barometric pressure, there sure are a lot...reactions15comments
How Hormonal Changes Affect Psoriatic ArthritisStress, bad diets, colds and flu, weather, injuries... it seems like just about anything can be a psoriatic arthritis trigger. They are...reactions2comments
Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom...reactionscomments
Meditation as a Healing ProcessWe all know that meditation has been proven to be very helpful, in many ways. Meditation can calm the mind, help with...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: JohnLife with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) differs for everyone. No experience is the same. To highlight diverse experiences during Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month...reactionscomments
Emotional Toll & Finding Relief For Chronic Pain with Dr. Karl Sperber, Clinical PsychologistChronic pain is generally considered any pain that lasts for more than three months. If a person is experiencing pain for a...reactionscomments
Forgive YourselfForgiving someone else it’s normally easier than forgiving ourselves, how interesting! I work with people who go through a lot of suffering...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Painful MorningsMany of us wake up in the morning and simply want to crawl back under the covers. That feeling may be especially...reactionscomments
Community Views: A Psoriatic Flare Care KitPainful and frustrating, a psoriatic flare is never a welcome experience. The good news is that over time most living with psoriatic...reactions2comments
CrossFit Training with Psoriatic Arthritis?What an unlikely pair. A workout regime that will test your stamina, build your strength and possibly make you question your life...reactions3comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Knee Surgery and Psoriatic Arthritis (Part 2)This past April 2021, I wrote an article about having to have knee surgery. I will give you a quick recap: it...reactionscomments
