Knee Surgery and Psoriatic Arthritis (Part 2)This past April 2021, I wrote an article about having to have knee surgery. I will give you a quick recap: it...reactionscomments
Community Views: What Should You Learn at Diagnosis?The process of diagnosing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is often long and frustrating. Finally arriving at a diagnosis is a relief. Living with...reactionscomments
Study Tips for the Chronically IllA few months after the onset of my psoriatic arthritis symptoms, I decided to slow down and take a break from school...reactionscomments
Pregnant With Psoriatic Arthritis: First TrimesterAlthough I find myself in psoriatic arthritis remission, for the most part, my plantar fasciitis pain has been a constant. Considering, when...reactionscomments
Beating Psoriatic Arthritis: One Day at a TimeI lived with psoriatic arthritis for over 25 years before getting a proper diagnosis. This delay caused me to have a deformed...reactionscomments
What the Heel is Going On?What started as a small blister on my Achilles heel ended up being anything but. This is my story of how extreme...reactions5comments
How Healthcare Providers Can Better Help Patients With Psoriatic ArthritisIt is no surprise that many people, especially those with psoriatic arthritis, put off going to the doctor. Going to the doctor...reactions2comments
Find the Calm Within the StormOh, man. Some days managing psoriatic disease is simply too much for me. The constant fight, the uphill battle. Some days I...reactionscomments
Living With: Chronic Conditions & DatingHow does living with chronic conditions like psoriatic arthritis impact dating? Hear from four Health Union contributors: Marisa Lauren Troy, who lives...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
Amplifying Black Voices: How Healthcare Providers Can Better Serve the CommunityFor our Amplifying Black Voices series, we are exploring how bias in healthcare affects the quality of life for Black people living...reactionscomments
What I Want Post Lockdown Life to Look Like with Psoriatic ArthritisSouthern California has been under its own version of lockdown for over a year. It has only been within the past month...reactionscomments
Amplifying Black Voices: The Importance of Finding CommunityWhen you live with a chronic autoimmune condition, finding a community that understands is powerful. And, science backs this up. What is...reactionscomments
What Is Happening to My Hands?We use our hands for so much. We write, drive, cook and create. Our hands connect us to the ones we love...reactionscomments
Amplifying Black Advocate Voices: How Bias Has Affected My Patient JourneyBeing diagnosed with an autoimmune condition like psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can take years. Many people report their early symptoms were dismissed by...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis & The Healing Power of TearsHow often do you cry? In a world where we have become so aware of mental health and shed light on the...reactionscomments
Tired of Defending My PsA DiagnosisI am tired of defending my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. So tired of it that sometimes, instead of explaining my chronic illness, I...reactionscomments
It Feels like My Body Betrayed MeConfession time: I don't like my body very much. As a woman, I certainly have felt pressure to look a certain way...reactionscomments
Unknown Diagnosis: Psoriatic Arthritis As A ChildMy mother has told me that as a young child, my teacher sent a note home about my swollen fingers and how...reactions4comments
Exercise Classes & Psoriatic ArthritisIt sounds contradictory in its very statement. How on earth can someone who has psoriatic arthritis and daily pain possibly do group...reactions2comments
