Experiences with LeflunomideBy definition, leflunomide is a DMARD (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug) usually prescribed in daily maintenance doses of 10 or 20 mg. Leflunomide is...reactions5comments
Self-Care Is Not EarnedPrior to PsA, I felt that I earned the right to spend extra time and money on my physical and mental health...reactionscomments
5 Do's for Life with Psoriatic ArthritisThere is nothing I love more than a good list. Short, to the point, and filled with great information. Lists can dampen...reactionscomments
Am I Next?Am I next? Is this going to happen to me? It’s impossible not to think it when you’re faced with a relative...reactionscomments
You Are WorthwhileThrough my whole life, I have heard the phrase: "someone has it worse than you." It comes in various forms with it...reactionscomments
Trying to Keep PsA Under Control While Doubled over in Pain from Another IssueAs I write this I am dealing with a pain that is unrelated to psoriatic arthritis. However, just because it isn’t related...reactions1comment
Now I Understand the "Heartbreak of Psoriasis"When I first came face to face with the “heartbreak of psoriasis” it was January of 1996. I had not been married...reactions7comments
Head, Shoulder, Knees and ToesI recently babysat a preschooler, and while we were playing and dancing to my age-appropriate playlist, the song “Head, Shoulders, Knees and...reactions2comments
TENS Unit for Psoriatic ArthritisThere are so many suggestions when it comes to dealing with joint pain. Soak in warm water, use an electric blanket or...reactions2comments
My Inconspicuous Mobility AidIf you knew how often I have fallen in the past twenty years, you might think I was klutzy or didn’t understand...reactions5comments
It's Not You, It's Me: Breaking Up with BiologicsLiving with psoriatic arthritis comes with it a million difficult decisions. They range from seemingly simple decisions, “Does my body need to...reactionscomments
Don't You Forget About UsAlright, those we love with PsA listen up. We made an unwritten commitment to you to support you through thick and thin...reactionscomments
Just Keep MovingThis is by far the most uttered phrase in my daily life. Not just the hard days, every day. Push through the...reactionscomments
Being Overwhelmed by Elimination DietsOne sip of beer and I can already feel a throbbing in my fingers. The sugar and cream in coffee do a...reactionscomments
Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed With Psoriatic ArthritisReceiving news of a psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis can often be jarring. When you get the news, you may not know what...reactionscomments
Making up for Lost TimeDepending on when this article is published I will either be preparing to or have already celebrated my 50th birthday. This milestone...reactionscomments
Arm Pain and Psoriatic ArthritisI have had psoriatic arthritis for almost seven years now. My pain usually resides in my lower back and my knees. This...reactions4comments
What to Consider Before Getting a PetPets are truly wonderful. My dog and cats keep me company when I am unable to join my family for an outing...reactions5comments
Moving From State to StateWhen you have psoriatic arthritis even the little things become really big things. My body hurts whenever I physically overdo anything. I...reactionscomments
Losing WeightThis is a sensitive subject, but something that needs to be addressed in my opinion. Losing weight is a struggle of our...reactionscomments
