Make Living with Psoriatic Arthritis a Little EasierThere are literally hundreds of things that we do every day that are much more difficult because we have psoriatic arthritis. Everything...reactions8comments
The Benefits of Writing about PsA!Originally, I thought writing would just help me cope and come to terms with having PsA. I was surprised when my husband...reactions1comment
Surviving Family Trips with Psoriatic ArthritisTraveling is supposed to be fun. It is supposed to be an adventure, something exciting. So why is it that whenever I’m...reactionscomments
Simple Injuries Aren’t So Simple With PsAOne of the most painful lessons of living with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia has been that there is no such thing as...reactions18comments
Does Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Make You a Better Person?I am feeling rather “deep” today. I mean, like, “Who are we meant to be?” kind of deep. And I know, your...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis Changes YouRemember hearing for the first time that you had PsA? Remember the feelings that you had as you searched the internet and...reactions2comments
Puppy Love: How a Four-Legged Friend Can Keep You MovingAnyone who loves dogs has experienced it. The uncontrollable excitement, borderline hyper-ventilation, spinning in circles, tails wagging at the pace of light...reactions2comments
What I Miss the MostI find myself saying, “Oh, I miss…” quite a lot these days. You could fill in about a million and one things...reactions5comments
Hosting a Summer BBQ Without the Side Dish of PainHosting a summer BBQ can be a lot of fun. It can also be a painful experience, especially when we push ourselves...reactionscomments
Take Me Off the Pain Measuring ScaleEverywhere I go, there is a measuring scale to measure our pain level, beliefs, and everyday life experiences with psoriatic arthritis. I...reactions2comments
My PsA Is Always On My MindIt’s hard to imagine, but there was a time when I would wake up without physical pain. Before psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and...reactionscomments
Changing AssumptionsI had a particularly interesting phone conversation with a nurse at my rheumatologist’s office the other day. You see, I was fighting...reactionscomments
How to Have a Terrible Summer VacationForget telling you how to have the best vacation ever despite having a chronic illness, today I am going to help you...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions23comments
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...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
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...reactions3comments
