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
Why Do We Always Compare?It is only human to look for similarities and differences in situations. Even my children, from a very young age, began to compare and contrast old information with new. They... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gravity Weighted Blanket Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for PsA Gravity Weighted Blanket Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED... By RebeccaB9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gravity Therapeutic Blanket - CLOSEDAre you in desperate need of a good night's sleep? Fatigue got you down? Weighted blankets are the latest complementary treatment to help with insomnia and fatigue. In celebration of... By RebeccaB1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Fatigue and Mild Psoriatic ArthritisYes, even though I have mild psoriatic arthritis - I still experience fatigue. Some people assume because I have mild psoriatic arthritis, that I don't experience the fatigue that often... By Carrie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
"Get Well Soon" vs. "I Hope You Feel Better"Throughout my entire chronic life, friends and family have often said “Get well soon” or “I hope you feel better”. There was a time when hearing either sentiment made me... By Cynthia Covert1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Is Your Groundwork of All Happiness?I was sitting at the pharmacy the other day, where it seems I spend 90% of my time and money these days, waiting on yet another prescription to be filled... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Finding the Silver Lining in Psoriatic ArthritisWhen I first learned I had psoriasis I was in my early 20s and I didn’t think much of it. I had a small, scaly patch of skin behind my... By Sean4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Weight of It All: PsA & WeightHow much extra weight do we tote around? I don’t want to think about it anymore. I lose, I gain. At some point I came to the conclusion that I... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Maybe There Are No Miracles, But That's OkayWhenever I stumble across a new treatment option or potential tool to manage one of the many symptoms of my psoriatic arthritis, I feel hopeful for a miracle. I hope... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Stopped Setting Myself Up for FailureLife with psoriatic arthritis is always changing. Yet, for many years, I insisted on creating goals and schedules that were so out of reach or rigid that they became impossible... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Those Days Before Your Next Treatment: 5 Tips to Help You SurviveThere are very few predictable parts of living with psoriatic arthritis. However, one of the things that I have found to be the most predictable are those last few days... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Unexpected EncouragementEncouragement is a funny thing. We all need it. We all want it. Sometimes we can even come to expect it from those closest to us. And believe it or... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is My Treatment Plan Harming My Mental Health?Whether I am treating psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and my other chronic illnesses pharmaceutically or naturally, I have always relied on a handful of people to make me aware of changes... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Appreciation for Reserved Parking PermitThere are just tons of kudos I want to give to my handicap reserved parking decal. When you are suffering from psoriatic arthritis, this can be a lifesaver. Psoriatic arthritis... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Herbal Booties and Heated Mattresses - Your Community RecommendationsWhen managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes the best recommendations come from fellow sufferers. So we’re keeping track of the products and treatments you say you love! In our last article of... By VickiN2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Am I More Than Just My PsA?Psoriatic arthritis has so much, probably too much, control over my life. Most days, it dictates what I can and cannot do. Psoriatic arthritis makes my schedule, affects my income... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vowing To Be Healthy Despite Having PsAFor the first fifteen years of my chronic life, I used psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses as an excuse to not take care of myself. I ate whatever... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments