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
Community Views: New Treatment AdviceMany feelings arise when preparing to start a new psoriatic arthritis (PsA) treatment. No matter how long you have been treating your...reactionscomments
A Day In The Life With Psoriatic Arthritis Doesn't Cover It!Living with psoriatic arthritis for as long as I have, you might think I would be keen on the idea of writing...reactions17comments
My Dream Car with Psoriatic ArthritisThis past year, I was forced to find a new car. My son was in a bad car accident (no major injuries...reactions3comments
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
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mobility AidsIt was the fall of 2019 and the pain in my back and hip was worse than ever. After sitting at my...reactions2comments
Making The Most Of Your Morning With Psoriatic ArthritisSometimes it could be a sharp pain in my knee that would wake me in the middle of the night. Most of...reactions6comments
The Worst Winter On Record With Psoriatic ArthritisSo much has been in the news about Texas and how they are faring with this winter snow. See, I live in...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Expectations & OutcomesPsoriatic arthritis can have a significant effect on a person’s life, but timely and appropriate treatment can help reduce its impact. When...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis & Compression GlovesHaving psoriatic arthritis is not always about the pain. Oh, who am I kidding, it is always about the pain. Psoriatic arthritis...reactions7comments
Does Warm Weather Trigger Your Psoriatic Arthritis?This title feels like a loaded question if ever there was one. A few years back, I was visiting with a new...reactions5comments
MRI and Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis for the last seven years, I have gotten used to daily pain. Usually, the pain resides in my...reactionscomments
Planning For Your Next In-Person VisitWhile some appointments can be done virtually using telemedicine, there are still many visits that need to be done in person. If...reactionscomments
Finding a New Routine with In-Person Care and TelemedicineAs technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in...reactionscomments
Vitamin Deficiency and Psoriatic ArthritisLike me, you might be inclined to scoff a bit at the idea of a relationship between vitamin deficiency and psoriatic arthritis...reactions3comments
The Impact of the Pandemic on Life With Psoriatic ArthritisThis pandemic has changed everyone’s life in one way or another. Some fought and won their battle with COVID-19, while others lost...reactionscomments
Tendons and Psoriatic ArthritisI'm embarrassed to admit, it took me a long time to learn that psoriatic arthritis was not limited to just joints. My...reactions19comments