Living

In 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...

You 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...

Finding 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...

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...

One 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...

Perhaps 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...

One 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...

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...

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...

Before 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...

Sing 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?...

After 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...

How does living with chronic conditions like psoriatic arthritis impact dating? Hear from four Health Union contributors: Marisa Lauren Troy, who lives with inflammatory bowel disease; Alisha Bridges, who lives...

The science of psoriatic arthritis has come a long way, especially in recent years. There have been amazing advancements in understanding how the disease progresses and how we can more...

I am a big Game of Thrones fan. So big in fact that I have either bought the series or asked for them as gifts. If you watched any part...

I have had psoriasis for 55 years and psoriatic arthritis for 35 years. I have talked to countless medical professionals over the years all who have asked me numerous questions...

When I am in pain, a stroll down memory lane can be a good thing or a bad thing. It’s great when I am able to focus on the good...

An age-old adage. One that has found its way into my daily life and has become a way of thinking and my personal mantra. The routine started with the following...

Managing life with psoriatic arthritis is demanding of both our physical strength and mental resilience. We juggle medication and appointments with test results and questions. Not to mention the hours...

I was talking on the phone with a friend the other day after I had, once again, canceled our plans. Yes, she was empathetic and is a great friend. She...