Is My Medicine Working?I’m not going to lie, this question haunts me much more often than it probably should. Is my medicine working? Is it...reactionscomments
What I Wish My Gym Trainers KnewWhen I’m asked, “Are you okay?” I often find myself saying, “I have arthritis,” which downplays the severity of my psoriatic diseasediagnosis...reactionscomments
Four Ways to Plan a Successful OutingLeaving the house for any reason can be a stressful event for those of us with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Fear of a...reactionscomments
How Clothing Empowers People With DisabilitiesIf you're a woman dealing with psoriatic arthritis pain, the last thing you probably want to do is put on a bra. I...reactions3comments
Check Your Stress at the DoorI know I have caused many a flare for my best friend who has PsA. I’m guilty, her husband’s guilty, basically anyone...reactionscomments
When Pain Silences You: Coping When My Jaw Flares UpIf you’ve ever met me, you’d know I’m quite shy. But the moment I warm up to you, you’ll realize I always...reactionscomments
Finding a Diet That Works For YouDo you ever get annoyed when people say they decreased their pain and inflammation by changing their diet? I mean seriously, if...reactionscomments
My Ego vs The CaneLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a never-ending journey of self-discovery. Every day I find simple things in life that, before diagnosis...reactionscomments
Fatigue: A Letter to My Worst EnemyDear Fatigue, I hate you. You cloud my mind and zap my energy. You are the devil and all he stands for...reactions2comments
Caregiving When You Have PsALet's face it we are all getting older. Having psoriatic arthritis when your body is getting older is definitely not any fun...reactionscomments
Strength Training For The 60+ Woman With Psoriatic ArthritisI have had psoriatic arthritis for 35 years now. As we all know this disease can affect all our joints and each...reactionscomments
Nothing Lasts ForeverUnless a cure is found, I will have psoriatic arthritis for the rest of my life. However, as I have learned since...reactionscomments
Chronic Pain and ParentingParenting at its very best is...well- I am not really sure what exactly the correct word would be to describe parenting. In...reactions2comments
Game of BonesI don’t watch much television. When I am feeling well, I am on the go. However, for the past six months, I...reactionscomments
PsA Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
Living with PsA A to ZAnnoying Seriously! Flares always occur at the most inconvenient times and they hurt like heck! Baffling Just when I think I have...reactionscomments
Does Your Medical Insurance Really Matter?I have had some different types of insurance since 1963, so I am going to say yes medical insurance does matter. I think...reactionscomments
Don’t Worry, Be HappyI had the honor of attending a health conference last week. It was very powerful. I met old and new friends. One...reactionscomments
A Guide to Introducing Your New Partner to PsADating with psoriatic arthritis is tough. It can be hard to pull yourself together for dates when you're flaring. Or worse, canceling...reactionscomments
Behind the Scenes: A Look at Daily Life as a Psoriatic Arthritis PatientThe best way to raise awareness about life with psoriatic arthritis is to dispel misconceptions and show a real look at the...reactions13comments
