A Nasty Fall Hurts Far More With Psoriatic ArthritisI consider myself an outdoor person. I love working in my flower beds. My husband and I love to go fishing and sit by a roaring fire. I spend a...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis ApathyAt its basic level, apathy is a general disinterest or disconcern about something. See the definition below: Ap·a·thy /ˈapəTHē/ Noun: lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.Synonyms: indifference, unconcern, detachment You...reactionscomments
Maintaining Friendships as a Young Adult with Psoriatic ArthritisI find myself struggling socially now than I did at any other age. There are times when being a working young adult with psoriatic arthritis can be totally isolating. Even...reactionscomments
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 past seven years. My pain is mostly centered...reactions2comments
Just Another Hurdle Living With Psoriatic ArthritisThe longer that I live with psoriatic arthritis, it becomes very clear that just when I think I’ve gotten over one hurdle, several more pop up behind it. Lining the...reactions15comments
You Don't Know What You Have Until It's Gone: Life with Psoriatic ArthritisYou are probably aware of the old saying, “You don’t know what you have until it's gone.” I experience this so profoundly since my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. I look around...reactions5comments
5 Ways Jaw Arthritis Affects My Entire BodyWhenever psoriatic arthritis is active in my jaw, I smell of Bengay. Not only do I use it on the sides of my face, but I use it on my...reactionscomments
What Makes Your Psoriatic Arthritis Worse?I don’t think there is anything we can do to avoid having a flare-up. Believe me; I've tried. But I also believe we can make some lifestyle changes to our...reactionscomments
Caring for Others When You Have Psoriatic ArthritisSometimes, life just happens. Loved ones get sick. Friends lose their jobs. Distance makes relationships difficult. There are things that happen in our lives that are outside our control that...reactionscomments
What is Involved When We Prepare to Go Out with Psoriatic Arthritis?I think one of the most important lessons I’ve learned in recent years is that as much as we might sometimes want to, we can’t just stop living. Yes, everything...reactions3comments
5 Unique Ways to Avoid Germs this Flu SeasonMethotrexate and Enbrel got me through high school and Humira has helped me start my career and commute into the city every day. There were even some other medications peppered...reactionscomments
Do Not Give up, AdaptWhen you have psoriatic arthritis, there is one thing that really comes to light and that is how much you have to give up. Some days it truly can feel...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mental HealthI was drowning and I didn’t even know it. Gasping for air makes asking for help something very difficult to do. You can’t step outside yourself and see what’s going...reactions2comments
We Heard From You! Psoriatic Arthritis in the WorkplaceToo often, it is easy to feel misunderstood in the workplace. We show up to get a job done, and we hope for compassion and understanding from our bosses and...reactions3comments
Do Unto Yourself as You Would Do Unto OthersI am sure you have heard the phrase, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” But how often do you follow it? Could you truly say...reactionscomments
What Happens When Insurance Companies Dictate Psoriatic Care?Medical care is quite a state of transit. The way things worked in the past, even as little as 10 years ago, is vastly different than how things work today...reactions4comments
Why Psoriatic Arthritis Is Much More Than Skin DeepPsoriatic arthritis: it's all about swollen joints and rashes, right? If only. I've lived with my disease for more years than I care to count and I am still learning...reactionscomments
Why Vitamins Are Important When You Have Psoriatic ArthritisWhen you were a kid you probably learned that drinking milk is good for your bones. Having psoriatic arthritis puts your bones and joints at risk. Did you know that...reactionscomments
Tips For Stretching When You Have Psoriatic ArthritisOne of the things I hear almost every time I go to the doctor is how I need to lose weight and yes, I am in agreement. However, it is...reactions2comments
We Heard From You! The Weird Symptoms of Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis is a challenging diagnosis to live with, especially because what it looks like can change so wildly from person to person. It can show up in parts of...reactions71comments
