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
Feeling Beautiful with Psoriatic Arthritis: Managing Hair and Makeup RoutinesOn the surface, you might think that psoriatic arthritis and “beauty” concerns couldn’t be more further apart. Worrying about how you look...reactionscomments
At Home Activities With Psoriatic ArthritisSitting around the house has never been a good thing for me. The longer I sit, the stiffer my joints feel. I...reactionscomments
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetWe’ve previously defined and described the importance of self-care and have given examples of how you can practice it in your daily...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions4comments
