Mental Health and Psoriatic ArthritisHaving psoriatic arthritis is tough. Psoriatic arthritis not only tears a person's physical health down, but their mental health as well. It...reactions11comments
Why Saying “It Could Be Worse” Is Not Helpful or KindIf you have a chronic health condition, you’ve likely heard “it could be worse” more times than you’d like to count. Sometimes...reactionscomments
Let Your Rage Flag FlyAlright, listen up. Being a caregiver and supporting someone you love who is living with PsA can really make a person angry...reactionscomments
Pain Relief For Early Psoriatic Arthritis SymptomsThe onset of psoriatic arthritis can occur in many ways and at different times in your life. I started noticing pits on...reactions2comments
New Psoriatic Pain, Same Old StoryWhen I first started writing for this company it was almost a year ago. One of the first stories I turned in...reactions6comments
“But You Don’t Look Sick”The thing about living with a sometimes-invisible disease is that it sort of feels like it's you against the world. You're living...reactionscomments
Finding a Good RheumatologistPeople who have chronic health conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or other similar diseases might be advised by their regular doctor or...reactionscomments
When Lupus Limits Physical AffectionDo you know what my husband needs? A hug. A reassuring hand on his arm. A gentle back rub. All simple physical...reactionscomments
Masks Are the New Statement BagSo, here’s the deal, whether we like it or not we are all going to probably need to be wearing masks out...reactionscomments
Living with Fibromyalgia and ASWhen you live with ankylosing spondylitis, the pain is constant. Not to mention the brain fog, extreme fatigue, stiffness, trouble sleeping, and...reactionscomments
What Are Foods To Help Psoriatic Arthritis Inflammation?Do you know what our Mediterranean friends consume in their diet? Throughout history, their baseline has always been vegetables, fruits, whole grains...reactionscomments
Three's A Crowd: Arthritis Was Ruining My FriendshipsA recent flare reminded me that arthritis is far wider reaching than physical pain and limitations alone. Alongside my independence, PsA deprives...reactions2comments
Can Cannabis Help With Psoriatic Arthritis?I grew up in the ’60s and '70s, need I say more? Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a...reactions6comments
Don't Panic. Listen and Learn.Whenever there’s a large-scale health crisis, the natural inclination is to panic for the well-being of our loved ones with compromised immune...reactionscomments
An Unexpected Telehealth VisitIn late April 2020, I had an office visit scheduled with my rheumatologist. I actually considered postponing the appointment because my psoriatic...reactionscomments
My Experience Treating Psoriatic Arthritis With Medical MarijuanaAround 4 or 5 years ago, my daughter took notice of the number of pills I took on a daily basis. There...reactionscomments
Managing Psoriatic Arthritis and Knee PainPsoriatic arthritis picks its fights in many areas of the body. For me, my neck is the most painful, followed by my...reactionscomments
Brain Fog: The Impact of RA on Mental FunctioningResults from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 61 percent of survey participants living with RA experienced brain fog within...reactionscomments
The Strobe Light of Chronic Illness – How Others See Only Small SnapshotsI was watching a cop show the other day and one of those obligatory, “drug addled-club goers rave” scenes came on. You...reactionscomments
Dry, Cracked, and Very ParchedA few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked...reactionscomments
