Walking the Walk With PsA: Managing Foot PainMy feet are very important to me. There is so much that can go wrong with our feet having psoriatic arthritis. I have experienced pain in my feet simply walking... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Working with PsA: My Tips For YouIf you are like me, much of your day is spent working at a computer. Not only do our joints take a beating, but so do our eyes. Here are some... By Carrie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Creating a Movement for PsAEvery month of the year is designated awareness month for various important and worthy causes, yet the saturation and fact that there are only 12 months and an unending number... By Heidi Hedquist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Winning the War on InflammationHike up those grown-up pants ladies and gentlemen because today we are talking about fighting the good fight against inflammation. When it comes to psoriatic arthritis, the root of all... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Learning to Walk AgainSince my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in 2003, my life has been filled with many moments of learning. I had to learn about my disease, about the different treatments available... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Make Living with Psoriatic Arthritis a Little EasierThere are literally hundreds of things that we do every day that are much more difficult because we have psoriatic arthritis. Everything from basic bottle opening to shopping or laundry... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Benefits of Writing about PsA!Originally, I thought writing would just help me cope and come to terms with having PsA. I was surprised when my husband starting reading some of my articles and started... By Carrie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Surviving Family Trips with Psoriatic ArthritisTraveling is supposed to be fun. It is supposed to be an adventure, something exciting. So why is it that whenever I’m confronted with the amazing opportunity to take a... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Simple Injuries Aren’t So Simple With PsAOne of the most painful lessons of living with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia has been that there is no such thing as a simple injury. What may seem and even... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Does Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Make You a Better Person?I am feeling rather “deep” today. I mean, like, “Who are we meant to be?” kind of deep. And I know, your initial answer to that question is probably heck... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Changes YouRemember hearing for the first time that you had PsA? Remember the feelings that you had as you searched the internet and read stories about the horrors that this disease... By Carrie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Puppy Love: How a Four-Legged Friend Can Keep You MovingAnyone who loves dogs has experienced it. The uncontrollable excitement, borderline hyper-ventilation, spinning in circles, tails wagging at the pace of light speed all because you simply walked through the... By Heidi Hedquist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What I Miss the MostI find myself saying, “Oh, I miss…” quite a lot these days. You could fill in about a million and one things at the end of that sentence. There is... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Hosting a Summer BBQ Without the Side Dish of PainHosting a summer BBQ can be a lot of fun. It can also be a painful experience, especially when we push ourselves to do more than our bodies typically allow... By Cynthia Covert1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take Me Off the Pain Measuring ScaleEverywhere I go, there is a measuring scale to measure our pain level, beliefs, and everyday life experiences with psoriatic arthritis. I get surveys via mail asking me to measure... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My PsA Is Always On My MindIt’s hard to imagine, but there was a time when I would wake up without physical pain. Before psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and fibromyalgia began presenting themselves, I never had to... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Changing AssumptionsI had a particularly interesting phone conversation with a nurse at my rheumatologist’s office the other day. You see, I was fighting a flare (big surprise) and was still several... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Have a Terrible Summer VacationForget telling you how to have the best vacation ever despite having a chronic illness, today I am going to help you plan the worst summer vacation ever!!! Why spend... By Cynthia Covert1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis in ChildrenAs a person who has had this disease forever, I am privileged to meet plenty of people on this journey. I recently met a young lady whose child has psoriatic... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Fall in Love with Shot DayWe are genetically hardwired to hate pain of any sort and to avoid it at all costs. We wear shoes so we don’t hurt our feet. Often, we take acetaminophen... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments