Shutting Down Unsolicited Advice About My Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis is like navigating an obstacle course that never ends. Between the constant pain and the never-ending search for...reactions7comments
Home and Lifestyle Adjustments for Psoriatic ArthritisYou know the old saying, "You can't take it with you." Well, that is how I feel now. I recently retired and got...reactions5comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Long-Distance TravelDoing things with PsA does not normally look like doing things without it. PsA challenges us in the best and worst ways...reactionscomments
Stuck in the Middle Without Insurance CoverageWhile my husband and I aren’t what many consider rich, we own a comfortable house in Michigan suburbia. We make enough money...reactionscomments
Communicating the Challenges of Explaining an Invisible IllnessI have long been telling people about my living with PsA. I have had PsA for over ten years now. There is...reactions5comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mental HealthMost days, I wake up in my bed to the sounds of birds singing and my neighbors’ children bustling about in their...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and the Pain ScaleHave you been asked where you rate on the pain scale 0-10? Medical professionals use the visual acuity pain scale to measure...reactionscomments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Can Stifle CreativityExpressing myself through words and art has always been my safe place. Having had a learning disability my entire academic career, I...reactions8comments
For Every Action, There is a Reaction (With PsA)"For every action, there is a reaction." There has never been a truer statement when it comes to living with psoriatic arthritis...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis and Tornado SeasonLiving in the Midwest can be hard with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and tornado season. This particular day started as many do, but...reactionscomments
Possible Lifestyle Approaches for Managing Psoriatic ArthritisI was diagnosed with psoriatic disease many years ago. One of the most important things this condition has taught me is that...reactionscomments
Our Unique Experiences With PsA: Awareness Month 2024Psoriatic arthritis is a unique and complex condition. Even amongst people living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), there are varying symptoms, severity, treatment...reactionscomments
Sober SocializingAlcohol has always been a trigger for my psoriatic arthritis along with my psoriasis. Social drinking is quite a culture where I...reactions2comments
Giveaway! $50 Gift Card for Psoriatic Arthritis Tools & GadgetsThe PsA Tools & Gadgets Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! To recognize Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month this May...reactions14comments
My Terrifying PsA Side Effect AdventureSo there I was, embarking on yet another medicinal merry-go-round, courtesy of my ever-troublesome psoriatic arthritis. This time, however, the ride took...reactions6comments
I Don't Talk About Having Psoriatic ArthritisIronically, for someone who shares my medical experiences online, I am a very private person in real life. There are some details...reactionscomments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Insurance DilemmaCan I start by telling you I do not like insurance companies and all the drama they bring when trying to get...reactions3comments
Becoming a PsA Flare PrepperEvery time I think of preparing for PsA flares, a catchy jingle from my childhood comes to mind. In the 70s, Dr...reactions2comments
Finding Small Ways To Be Kind to Myself With Psoriatic ArthritisToday was a very busy day. First up today was taking my oldest son to work, which includes waking up and being...reactionscomments
My Long Journey to a Diagnosis of Psoriatic ArthritisMost people didn't understand my condition or even care to know about it. They all assumed I was lazy or just a...reactionscomments
