Making Psoriatic Arthritis a Visible IllnessI know. I know. Even as I sit down to write about this, I really didn’t expect it to be a “thing.”...reactionscomments
Is My Bone Health Impacted By Psoriatic Arthritis?Does psoriatic arthritis (PsA) really impact our bone health? The short answer, of course, is yes. Interestingly enough, even after my PsA...reactionscomments
How Can We Deal With Fear and Stress?For me, living with a chronic condition translates to living under continuous stress. Managing appointments, treatment, loved ones' expectations, and the pressures...reactionscomments
5 Ways the Pandemic Made Living with Arthritis EasierLockdowns and restrictions due to the pandemic have been hard on everyone. It was especially tough to be separated from our friends...reactionscomments
I’m Stuck! My Words Won’t Come Out.I've been feeling stuck for a few weeks. I haven't been able to communicate in the way I want. I am at...reactionscomments
Why I Say I Am FineIf I had a nickel for every time, I said “I am fine” since my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, I would be a...reactions3comments
Choosing a Biologic to Fit Your LifestyleBetween my son and myself, we’ve tried nearly every biologic approved for psoriatic arthritis. Often they would work for about eight months...reactionscomments
Playing the Waiting Game with Psoriatic ArthritisIt seems like from symptom onset to getting some relief is spent in a never ending waiting game. Often, the first symptoms...reactions1comment
Tips for Infusion TherapyThere are several different ways to take biologics for psoriatic arthritis. Some medications come in pill form, others are given in the...reactionscomments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Is on OvertimeWhen you work 40 hours a week, the last thing you want to hear is "Can you work some overtime?" I have...reactions3comments
Learning to Give Yourself InjectionsOn the day I was diagnosed, if you had told me I would soon be giving myself injections once a week to...reactions2comments
4-Letter Words I Hate the MostI’ve heard my fair share of four-letter curse words. Heck, they’ve become part of my everyday vocabulary over the years. I understand...reactionscomments
To My Dear Friend, Newly Diagnosed with Psoriatic ArthritisI know you are scared. I know you are in pain and very confused. You are filled with self-doubt and worry. You...reactions9comments
Breaking Up With Your DoctorSometimes, your insurance company’s decisions, distance to your doctor’s office, or your doctor’s retirement dictate your need to find another doctor for...reactions2comments
5 Mistakes I Made Managing PsAAfter dealing with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for 13 years – first with my son, then with me – I’ve come to...reactions1comment
Getting a Knee Scope & The Impact on Psoriatic ArthritisI know all of you reading this can relate when I say that I am so tired of managing my psoriatic arthritis...reactions2comments
Responding to "If You Have Arthritis, Then How..."When I was in school, we learned how to write hypotheses before starting experiments in science class. Whether testing the durability of...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
Dealing With Endometriosis and Psoriatic Arthritis At The Same TimeI heard the word, endometriosis for the first time at age fifteen. "You have endometriosis." the doctor cowered. "What? I have a...reactions2comments
When A New Diagnosis Means More PainOne thing that we all know, is the pain that is associated with psoriatic arthritis. I have had psoriatic arthritis for the...reactions2comments
