The Placebo Effect - Can Even That Do Some Good?Is there anything really wrong with the placebo effect? I tend to think not. In our world of excessive information overload and cure all ideas for everything from under eye bags...reactionscomments
At War with Physical StressWhen we think about stress, it is usually our mental health that comes to mind. But that is only one form of stress. Through the years I have had a...reactions4comments
A Bad Taste in Your MouthI have had psoriasis for 55 years and psoriatic arthritis for 25 years. It never ceases to amaze me what I can learn about my diseases. I have been going...reactions5comments
Everyone Has a Story to TellWhen you have a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it’s common to see patients start to compare themselves to others. Who has it worse? Who is the most inspiring?...reactionscomments
Tips for Making Doctor Appointments More SuccessfulGetting a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis can be confusing and sometimes overwhelming. It is a chronic condition that can be challenging to live with. Most patients experience fatigue and pain...reactionscomments
My Journey with Psoriatic DiseaseMy name is Janet Geddis, and I have psoriatic arthritis. (Enter that hackneyed AA joke where I expect all of you to say, “Hi, Janet” in unison.) I committed to...reactions10comments
Dancing In My Chair: Managing Arthritis While SedentaryBetween school and work, the majority of my life has been spent sitting. I spend more than eight hours a day seated, and most of those hours are spent at...reactionscomments
Nope, There Is No CureJust when I think I have a handle on the implications of living with psoriatic arthritis, the monster rears its ugly head again, and I’m knocked down a few more...reactions3comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Panic AttacksI’ve experienced quite a few changes in my life since psoriatic arthritis made its grand entrance. Many of which include anywhere from moderate to severe emotional side effects. I’ve struggled...reactions4comments
Orchestrating a Pre-Emptive Strike on PsAThe pre-emptive strike. Knowing and anticipating what’s about to hit and putting pieces in place to make sure the fall isn’t nearly as brutal as it could be. If only...reactions1comment
When Aunt Flo Met Psoriatic ArthritisLike most other women, my body lets me know when that time of the month is approaching. My body begins to crave chocolate and salt. I also sob when the...reactionscomments
Listening to My BodyIf you’ve ever tried to start a new exercise regime, then you have likely heard the advice, “Listen to your body.” But when you have psoriatic arthritis, sometimes this can...reactions1comment
PsA Friendly ExercisesI used to laugh at the notion that exercise could decrease my pain level. However, once I found the forms of exercise that my body could handle, I discovered that...reactionscomments
Loving Myself Through Every Stage of My IllnessI wish I could say that I have loved myself through every stage of psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and endometriosis, but I haven’t. In fact, there were times when I absolutely...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Memory LossMany days, I feel like I’m not only losing my mind, but my memories as well. Here in the psoriatic arthritis (PsA) community, we talk a great deal about brain...reactions4comments
Learning to Care for My Bones"You're on the road for osteoporosis." My heart sunk. At nineteen years old, it was the last thing I ever expected to hear. My new rheumatologist was looking through reports...reactionscomments
Health Insurance Bingo: Selecting a Plan That Works For YouChanging health insurance providers is not something I like to do. It often requires having to find a new primary care physician and specialists. Spending a few dollars more is...reactionscomments
My Meltdown Over A Jar of JellyI wouldn’t even begin to know where to start if I tried to count all the tears I’ve shed because of psoriatic arthritis. I’ve cried for the uncertainty of my...reactions1comment
Pain Makes Patience Short and Days LongPain, frustration, anger - all of these impact our ability to be patient with life’s daily struggles. Let’s face it, working around my psoriatic arthritis pain and symptoms often tops...reactions2comments
Three Myths about Using a Mobility AidPhysical pain from psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses forced me to utilize mobility aids for much of my chronic life. Sadly there have been times when I chose...reactions6comments