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
Just Calm the F*#k Down!As a person who rarely uses any form of profanity, (even if I happen to say crap, it’s a BIG deal). I mean seriously, I NEVER curse. You might be... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Burning Midnight Oil: Struggling to SleepIt is the end of the day, you cannot wait for bedtime. You follow a routine of bath, dinner, medication, and warm pajamas. Your body is ready, and your mind... By ClairG3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
What's the Link Between Pain and Depression?Pain and depression are such fascinating things. Pain is subjective. Depression is subjective. There is really no way to quantify either one. Yes, we have “scales” and “questions” but there... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sensory Overload: Symptom or Consequence of PsA?“There’s just too much going on!”“It’s too loud!”“I can’t think straight!” I never used to understand when people would say these things. What? Too much going on? No such thing!... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Could Exercising Really Reduce My PsA Pain?How many times have you been told that exercising will help reduce the pain you experience from psoriatic arthritis? I lost count of the times I have been told this... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Makes Everything So Much WorseSince your psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis, have you had an injury? Illness? How about a “simple” procedure at your doctor’s office? Even something as seemingly innocent as a stubbed toe?... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
These Eyes: Dealing With Symptoms Beyond Joint PainOne day I was working away at my new job and I felt my eyes begin to sting and feel like something was stuck in them. I blinked and blinked and... By Carrie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
What I Hide with Psoriatic ArthritisYou may have seen that commercial with the lady that holds up the fake smiling face for pictures while her real face appears sad and distraught. She looks so alone... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Feeling Better Doesn't Mean I Have Been CuredNow that my pain from psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and fibromyalgia is so well managed, I am doing more than I have ever done throughout my chronic life. In fact I... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The High Price of Living with PsAThose who have never experienced living with a long-term illness have no clue how expensive it is to live with an illness that will last a lifetime. It doesn’t matter... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Did You Ever Get The Proper Diagnosis?I just want to say, don't settle for an “I think”. I’m so tired of doctors saying I think, we're not sure, let’s do more tests. We are living in... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Traveling This Summer With Psoriatic DiseaseSummer is approaching and for many of us that means family vacations and trips with friends. Traveling with psoriatic disease can call for some unique challenges. Traveling can be difficult... By Alisha B2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Blissful Night's SleepI roll over and the bright red lights on my alarm clock look mockingly back. Yes, it’s 2 am. Yes, I’m still awake. Again. Every muscle and joint in my... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Working Full Time at a Job That Doesn't PayConstant pain can make it hard to think straight. Reason and logic are hard to come by when my thoughts are constantly interrupted by pain, fatigue, and brain fog. It... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Member Spotlight: Sean RodmanChances are you've seen Psoriatic-Arthritis.com contributor Sean Rodman around the community. In honor of #ArthritisAwarenessMonth and #PsoriaticActionMonth, we sat down to chat with Sean and feature him in our Member... By Psoriatic-Arthritis.com Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fearing A PsA FlareIt didn’t take long for psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and fibromyalgia to alter my life. In addition to having to change how I did things, how often I did them, and... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Is Life Just One Big Flare?It can be very hard to know for sure if you will ever feel better. The cycle of ups and downs, good days and bad days with psoriatic arthritis tends... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Dealing With Brain Fog in CollegeHaving made it through a few years of college, I know I'm smart. Yet, there are many days where brain fog makes me question my IQ. One day I can... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments