Functionally Sick with Psoriatic ArthritisBeing “sick” isn’t a black and white thing. There are a million and one shades of grey, all mixed up together. Our days can’t be categorized by “sick” or “well.”...reactions3comments
8 Psoriatic Arthritis-Friendly Kitchen Tools To Help This Holiday SeasonI was determined to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner myself this year. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberries, and cookies. I was excited, thrilled! Cooking and hosting...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis at WorkWork, oh this thing that we have to do to pay the bills. For some of us, it is a passion and for some of us, it is just a...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Hearing Loss and Hearing AidsIf you’ve read my diagnosis story, then you might know that it largely revolves around hearing loss as one of my first “real” symptoms. I experienced sudden hearing loss, with...reactions10comments
You Are So LuckyAlthough I didn’t receive my first diagnosis until 2001, I have been dealing with chronic pain from psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, degenerative disc disease, and fibromyalgia since 1999. Throughout the past...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Holiday Gift GuidePsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of arthritis that typically affects people with psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin condition usually represented by red patches on the skin as well as...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis at Fifty Is Not What I ExpectedThey say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Well, I am here to tell you firsthand that if you have psoriatic arthritis, you need to be ready and...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis Tendon Pain: Improve Your Achilles TendonitisIf you’ve been diagnosed with Achilles tendonitis, you know how frustrating it is to hobble around in the morning because your ankles won’t bend. Or the pain of it “catching”...reactionscomments
A Holiday Gift from Psoriatic Arthritis: When Jaw Pain Crashes DinnerIn the past, I tried to avoid gatherings like dinner parties. I always worried I was offending the host by not going for seconds or having large portions, even if...reactionscomments
To Rest or Not to Rest, That Is the QuestionYou may have noticed my less than subtle nod to the words of Shakespeare in the title. But sadly, beyond my love for Shakespeare, I think this says so much...reactionscomments
A Psoriatic Arthritis Story: Holiday AmnesiaFinding the right balance between caring for your health and deciding how much of your time and energy to give to others is difficult all year long, but especially when...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Community Recommendations: The Shoe Edition!The initial symptoms of psoriatic arthritis in the feet are pain, swelling, warmth, and stiffness so choosing the right shoes is very important for comfort and relief. Though choosing the...reactions19comments
Exercising When You Have Psoriatic ArthritisOne of the things that makes me mad when I go see most doctors is that they all strictly talk to me about losing weight. I know I need to...reactions9comments
How to Use a Bullet Journal to Manage Your Psoriatic ArthritisPerhaps you have been living under a rock (like me) and haven’t heard of bullet journaling. Yes, it’s a thing! No, it doesn’t involve bullets, or even actual journaling if...reactions2comments
Overcoming the Pain of Psoriatic Arthritis Is Sometimes Worth ItOne thing I have been for a long time now is a fighter. I am not talking about the violent kind. I am a fighter when it comes to my...reactions6comments
Life with Psoriatic Arthritis: Why Is It so Hard to Ask for Help?Over the past twenty years, I have learned how to share my life with chronic pain. Not just from psoriatic arthritis but my other chronic illnesses as well. I have...reactionscomments
After a Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis, Where Did I Go?Psoriatic arthritis came like a thief in the night and took something that I thought was untouchable: myself. Talk about a humbling lesson in life. Sitting, paging through a local...reactionscomments
Four Ways Psoriatic Arthritis Filled My Life with FearBefore psoriatic arthritis, I loved life. I laughed, I played and was always up for an adventure. Life was fun and I was happy. I began noticing a change in...reactionscomments
3 Survival Tips for the HolidaysSing it with me! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? Is wonderful the word you would use for it? Perhaps stressful? Or painful? Or dreadful?...reactionscomments
Not Everything That "Pains" Is Psoriatic ArthritisAfter attending a very interesting talk by a rheumatologist, it left me with a lot to think about. Not everything that pains me is a result of my psoriatic arthritis...reactionscomments
