An Expert Weighs in on PsA Hearing LossWhile psoriatic arthritis is often associated with pain and swelling in the joints, many patients also experience other related health issues, called...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
Encouragement Can Come From The Strangest PlacesPsoriatic arthritis can often feel like the gift that keeps on giving. Managing life with this chronic condition continues to come with...reactions2comments
Stages of Emotional AcceptanceChances are, you’ve heard of the 5 Stages of Grief by Elisabeth Kubler Ross and David Kessler in which we process the...reactions1comment
Relationships: Sharing the Psoriatic Arthritis BurdenMost people go into relationships with the expectation that the “relationship scales” would be pretty evenly balanced. One person’s strengths will complement...reactions2comments
What's Your Pain Number?One of the things when dealing with psoriatic arthritis is pain. Whether it is short-term pain while trying to do chores or...reactions28comments
Pushing, Pushing, Pushing OurselvesIt can be very difficult for people who do not have psoriatic arthritis to understand some of the choices we make. To...reactions4comments
My Expectations of Living Well with Psoriatic ArthritisOnce upon a time, my friends, family, and I had the same idea of what living well with psoriatic arthritis should look...reactions10comments
7 Myths About ShinglesShingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactionscomments
Sleepless in the CityIt is 3AM and I am awake. This is nothing unusual for me. I spend many nights tossing, desperate to find a...reactions3comments
Time Traveling with Psoriatic ArthritisIf I could travel through time, I'm not sure if I would want to go back to the past or into the...reactionscomments
Hitting a Mental Wall With Psoriatic ArthritisI am struggling, my friends. Saying that out loud isn't easy. Life with psoriatic arthritis isn't always sunshine and roses - and...reactions10comments
Maintaining a Regular Sleep ScheduleSleep. Aahhhh. That ever-elusive best friend in the middle of the night. Often contradictory and in short supply, sleep makes the ultimate...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
Living with the Fear of Missing OutFOMO stands for fear of missing out. FOMO triggers emotions like loneliness for everyone. But for someone with psoriatic arthritis and chronic...reactions2comments
Overcoming GuiltGuilt is an emotion I struggle with daily – guilt for having to say “no,” guilt for trying to avoiding phone calls...reactions1comment
Tips for Making Doctor Appointments More SuccessfulGetting a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis can be confusing and sometimes overwhelming. It is a chronic condition that can be challenging to...reactionscomments
Communicate Better with Your DoctorI’m the first to admit that I’ve walked out of a doctor’s office and never returned because of tears and frustration. I’m...reactions2comments
A Psoriatic Arthritis Patient's Journey: The Consequences of Being UnreliableThere are a great many attributes that I admire in people: trustworthiness, loyalty, and honesty for example. Some of these are things...reactions14comments
Feeling Like a Psoriatic FailurePsoriatic arthritis impacts every part of my life. As much as I wish it wasn’t true, I’m also a realist who understands...reactions2comments
