Tips For Managing Chronic Pain With Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis can cause a number of symptoms around the body. People will often have two or more of these symptoms, and they can range from mild to severe. One...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mobility AidsIt was the fall of 2019 and the pain in my back and hip was worse than ever. After sitting at my desk for a couple of hours, I found...reactions2comments
The Fear of Psoriatic Arthritis ProgressionArthritis is destructive. Just as your body is effective at fighting off the common cold or that sore throat you developed over the holidays, it is equally adept at attacking...reactionscomments
5 Tips To Manage Psoriatic Arthritis Heel PainIt's not unusual for pain to wake me in the early hours of the morning. Nine out of ten times, I wake to find my heels swollen and tender. Enthesitis...reactions19comments
Amplifying Black Voices: The Importance of Finding CommunityWhen you live with a chronic autoimmune condition, finding a community that understands is powerful. And, science backs this up. What is community? It is a group of people with...reactionscomments
5 Tips for a More Peaceful Life With Psoriatic ArthritisOur days are busy and seemingly only getting busier. As the days melt into weeks and the weeks seem to roll into months. Do you make time to bring peace into...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Doesn't Discriminate by Age"You're so young; it can't possibly be that bad." I can't tell you the number of times someone told me that after I disclosed my juvenile-onset psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. No...reactions3comments
Why Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Need More Than A DiagnosisI was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis two years after my psoriasis diagnosis. When I look back, I am certain my healthcare team could have detected both at the same time...reactions12comments
The Worst Winter On Record With Psoriatic ArthritisSo much has been in the news about Texas and how they are faring with this winter snow. See, I live in Louisiana and only 40 short minutes from the...reactions2comments
The Physical Support Needed When Living With Psoriatic ArthritisLearning to live with psoriatic arthritis takes time – and practice. Part of the journey is learning where your physical limits are and what works for you to feel good...reactions2comments
The Treatment Fatigue of Psoriatic ArthritisTreatment fatigue with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be incredibly stressful. Not only can it sometimes take a long time to receive a PsA diagnosis, but finding a treatment that works...reactions15comments
Office Hacks For Psoriasis and Psoriatic ArthritisIf not working from home, some of us still work in an office. We find ourselves confined to our desks for a large portion of each weekday. For those living...reactionscomments
Does Warm Weather Trigger Your Psoriatic Arthritis?This title feels like a loaded question if ever there was one. A few years back, I was visiting with a new doctor. As he reviewed my history, he wanted...reactions5comments
When Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Makes Me IrritableI've seen irritability and crankiness listed on quite a few lists of possible juvenile arthritis symptoms, but never on a list for psoriatic arthritis. While the reason it appears on...reactionscomments
Vitamin Deficiency and Psoriatic ArthritisLike me, you might be inclined to scoff a bit at the idea of a relationship between vitamin deficiency and psoriatic arthritis. You might believe that you have more difficult...reactions3comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Expectations & OutcomesPsoriatic arthritis can have a significant effect on a person’s life, but timely and appropriate treatment can help reduce its impact. When choosing a treatment option, it is important to...reactionscomments
No Need to Be Pregnant to Appreciate This "Pregnancy" PillowSince the start of the pandemic, my coworkers and I have met via Zoom nearly every week for a staff meeting. As dark as these days have been, we all...reactionscomments
The Impact of the Pandemic on Life With Psoriatic ArthritisThis pandemic has changed everyone’s life in one way or another. Some fought and won their battle with COVID-19, while others lost loved ones to this awful virus. Everyone’s daily...reactionscomments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Impacts My Mental HealthMy arthritis affects my life in several ways. However, right up there with the pain and fatigue, is how it impacts my mental health. In this article, I explain how...reactions10comments
Tendons and Psoriatic ArthritisI'm embarrassed to admit, it took me a long time to learn that psoriatic arthritis was not limited to just joints. My eureka moment was when I attended a talk...reactions19comments
