Advocating for a Positive Patient OutcomesDid you know that insurance companies can deny treatment that your doctor deems appropriate until you’ve tried and failed other medications (known as step therapy), without a good reason as...reactionscomments
The Emotional Effects of a FlareArrggghhh. The dreaded word. Flare. There, I said it. Hard to describe, but I know it like I know my own name. We are intimately connected, my flares and I...reactions4comments
Thriving With Psoriatic ArthritisMay 1st marked the beginning of Arthritis Awareness Month. The National Psoriasis Foundation has an Instagram campaign with the hashtag #HowIThriveWithPsA, and I had grand ideas of showing arthritis who’s...reactionscomments
7 Reasons to Use a Wheelchair While Traveling"Elizabeth, please rent a wheelchair today," my best friend begged. We were on the last day of our vacation, and I was flaring badly. I had forced myself to walk...reactionscomments
Learn from Other TribesGuess what, we are spending too much time talking only to each other instead of learning from others. Don’t misunderstand, the PsA community is the greatest for supporting one another...reactionscomments
Storming Capitol Hill to Make a DifferenceIn early April 2019, I had the extreme honor to attend Capitol Hill with the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) to advocate for the psoriatic disease community. This was the third...reactionscomments
Things I Wish People Understood About Psoriatic ArthritisI don’t expect everyone I meet to research my chronic illnesses. They don’t need to become a scholar of psoriatic diseases. However, it would be nice if they would take...reactions12comments
Breakdown with A PurposeWhen I hear the word breakdown, I immediately think of something that is about to malfunction or break. I have said this more times than I can remember that my...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Our Goals“Goals” seems to be quite the buzz word this year. Plastered all over my social media, I seem to be constantly bombarded with the questions: “What are your goals?”“What do...reactionscomments
Managing Lower Back PainDear back pain,I hate you.Signed,Me. When it comes to lower back pain, there really isn’t much more to say. Lower back pain is a common symptom of psoriatic arthritis. In...reactions3comments
Why I Nominate My Husband for PsAinthoodI received my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in 2003. That was two years after being diagnosed with psoriasis and a few months after my fibromyalgia diagnosis. At that time, I...reactions2comments
Is It Psoriatic Arthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis?I have had psoriatic arthritis for over 30 years now. It took a long time for me to get the proper diagnosis. There were times I felt like my doctor...reactions4comments
Dodging the Germ FactoryGerms around someone with a compromised immune system are seriously no joke. Someone who is otherwise incredibly healthy can go into a complete tailspin after as little as one uncovered...reactionscomments
The Month I Despise the MostI have a love-hate relationship with my biologic. I love it 11 out of 12 months when my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are well-managed. My skin is nearly clear, and...reactions2comments
Where Did My Appetite Go?I'm not as much of a picky eater as most people think. Granted, I will never like pork chops or alfredo sauce. But I'm not actually that choosy when I'm...reactions2comments
Spring Gardening with Psoriatic ArthritisSpring is officially here. That means new growth and time for cleaning up the flower beds after the cold winter. I love gardening. It is one thing I find relaxes...reactions8comments
How to Lift Yourself Up When You are Feeling DownPsoriatic arthritis is not only a physical battleground, but it is an emotional one as well. Anxiety and depression are (understandably) often experienced by those of us that live with...reactionscomments
What’s the Point of Medical Records If Your Physician Won’t Look at Them?After I moved from Arizona to California, I had to set up my new medical team. Right off the bat I had a doctor question my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis...reactions3comments
The Benefits Of A Service Dog For Psoriatic ArthritisI had the privilege of speaking to a lady who had a service dog because her psoriatic arthritis was so bad, and she needed help daily. She knew that a...reactionscomments
Take That TripWhen someone in your family is stricken with PsA the thought of traveling can be terrifying, especially for the person with the disease. What if I have a flare? What...reactionscomments
