Never Ignore Your Arthritis-Related FatigueWhen we think of active psoriatic arthritis, some of the first things that come to mind are painful joints and raging psoriasis. When it comes to tracking the condition, we...reactions2comments
Pandemic Stress Upset My Psoriatic Arthritis PainTwo months into the pandemic shutdown, my psoriatic arthritis pain levels flew off the chart! I was completely blindsided. Over the past few years, I have been very fortunate to have...reactionscomments
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic Arthritis (Part Two)One thing that I like about writing articles is reading the responses from everyone who reads them. Whether good or bad, it is a growing experience. I learn a lot...reactions15comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!"The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...reactionscomments
The Pains of Showering with PsAYou know you are struggling with chronic illness when even the most mundane activities seem to always become a significant undertaking. In my case, psoriatic arthritis has made basic tasks...reactions20comments
Support Tips for Loved Ones with Psoriatic ArthritisBecause people are often so vastly different in their experience of psoriatic arthritis, it is sometimes difficult to know the best ways to support loved ones with psoriatic arthritis. What...reactionscomments
Tingling Fingers and Dropsy HandsI grew up being deemed klutzy. Walking into a wall that’s been in the same place for 10 years was a normal occurrence for me. What wasn’t normal was when...reactions31comments
Ask The Advocate: Advice For The Newly DiagnosedFor those with psoriatic arthritis, the condition can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center of the wheel that outreaches to all different...reactionscomments
What Do You Know About Rheumatic Diseases?What is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack a person’s joints, muscles, bones, and organs. There...reactionscomments
What Should You Do if You Have Fears of Psoriatic Disease?According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, 30% of people who have psoriasis will also have psoriatic arthritis. I’ve prayed I wouldn’t be a part of the 30%, that somehow my...reactions3comments
Five Ways Journaling Helps Me Cope with Psoriatic ArthritisI used to stay away from journaling. I always thought I was too long-winded in my thoughts and words to try penning them down on paper. Even when I tried...reactionscomments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Met A HurricaneUnless you are not one to listen to the news, you have probably heard of Hurricane Laura by now. Living in Louisiana one gets used to hearing about hurricanes. After...reactions2comments
Do You Ever Think of Your Psoriatic Arthritis as a Flat Tire?A week ago I took a trip to meet a friend. To get to where she lived, it was a two-hour drive to get there. I was so happy to...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mental HealthIt is strange that in a world where mental health is at the forefront of many studies and discussions, there is still any stigma at all. But alas, here we...reactions9comments
Discovering An Arthritis-Friendly Hair RoutineI always received compliments on my curls, especially when I was a child. Every day, I wore my long hair down, with a ribbon that matched my outfit. But when...reactions4comments
Ask The Advocate: Coping With Psoriatic Arthritis PainFor those with psoriatic arthritis, the condition can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center of the wheel that outreaches to all different...reactionscomments
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 long-term pain that debilitates you, it is all...reactions28comments
Psoriatic Arthritis, COVID-19, My Husband, and My GuiltIt’s been an especially difficult 6-week medication cycle for me. I usually experience increased and additional psoriatic arthritis manifestations during the hottest months of the summer. The only difference is...reactions6comments
10 Tips To Help Beat Your Psoriatic Arthritis FatigueLiving with psoriatic arthritis can often make you feel tired and guilty. People used to say to me that the fatigue I was feeling was caused by my thoughts and...reactions3comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Psoriatic Arthritis Story"I want to share my story with psoriatic arthritis, but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I've heard people say this quite often...reactionscomments
