My Friend, the Food ProcessorThe first time my jaw flared up, I was fifteen years old and on a family vacation to Walt Disney World. I...reactionscomments
It’s All in the Blood: Receiving Support From My SisterAs I was growing up, I always wondered whether my siblings would get psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (PsA). I figured that since...reactionscomments
Just Keep MovingThis is by far the most uttered phrase in my daily life. Not just the hard days, every day. Push through the...reactionscomments
Making up for Lost TimeDepending on when this article is published I will either be preparing to or have already celebrated my 50th birthday. This milestone...reactionscomments
Arm Pain and Psoriatic ArthritisI have had psoriatic arthritis for almost seven years now. My pain usually resides in my lower back and my knees. This...reactions4comments
Moving From State to StateWhen you have psoriatic arthritis even the little things become really big things. My body hurts whenever I physically overdo anything. I...reactionscomments
Losing WeightThis is a sensitive subject, but something that needs to be addressed in my opinion. Losing weight is a struggle of our...reactionscomments
I Need My Beauty SleepI know you all with psoriatic arthritis can relate to this. It’s not just getting sleep; your body is so tired. It...reactionscomments
4 Part Plan to Manage Psoriatic ArthritisWhen it comes to managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes all of the options can feel a bit overwhelming. Weighing the pros and cons...reactionscomments
Brain Fog Makes it Hard to FunctionThere are days I wonder how I made it through college while I was flaring. I have many memories of being hours...reactions8comments
Diet Does MatterI cringe every time someone says that they will hurt no matter what they eat. Why does this bother me? Because I...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
How to Add Mindful Relaxation to Your Pain Management RegimenMindful relaxation involves making a conscious and consistent choice to take steps to use relaxation to manage the stress, pain, and fatigue...reactionscomments
Having Psoriatic Arthritis Without Having PsoriasisUsually, when I write I do so telling about instances I have experienced in my years of dealing with psoriasis and psoriatic...reactions1comment
I’m Not Brick and MortarIf I could voice my opinion of how living with psoriatic arthritis has really brought my true self to surface, I would...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Wins!Every now and again- probably more often than I’d really like to admit- I need a little boost. I need something to...reactionscomments
Vacation Prep 101: Know Before You GoYou’ve planned the perfect vacation. Everything is booked and paid for, all that is left is for you to go and have...reactionscomments
Fearing the Judgement of Loved OnesHave you ever decided not to tell your loved ones something about your health out of fear of judgment? I know I...reactions2comments
Working Out While On Vacation At The BeachIt’s that time of year again; family trips, beaches, pools, and water-parks. This is the time of year we all get lazy...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
