Flare or No Flare, Life Still Goes OnThere was a time when I thought just getting through a severe flare with my sanity was enough. But it wasn’t! Throughout...reactionscomments
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
Making Peace with Your Psoriatic ArthritisLife is full of all kinds of chaos. Some of it is the wonderful, life-fulfilling kind. But then there is the other...reactionscomments
Chiroflow Pillow and Hemp Balm - Your Community RecommendationsIn our last community recommendations article, we reviewed the TENS unit, Hurry Cane, Zensah sleeve, and Biotin. We started this series to...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis: Not Just Joints and SkinFor a few years now, I’ve noticed that I have a hard time hearing my husband. (Cue all the jokes you want...reactions1comment
Planning for College and a Career with ArthritisMy high school graduation was one of my proudest moments. I excelled at school and received many honors, and was excited to...reactionscomments
Fat, Female, and Over-Fifty – Being Dismissed by Your DoctorOn our forum the other day one woman expressed that her Doctor was not taking her chronic pain seriously. Multiple women chimed...reactions5comments
Managing Lower Back PainDear back pain,I hate you.Signed,Me. When it comes to lower back pain, there really isn’t much more to say. Lower back pain...reactions3comments
A Letter to MyselfPsoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses have done much more than inflict pain on my body. They have also changed how...reactions1comment
Loved Ones with Arthritis Need Gentle HugsAs I child, I was very stand-offish. I didn't seem as cuddly as other children and didn't enjoy tickle fights as much...reactionscomments
Advocating for a Positive Patient OutcomesDid you know that insurance companies can deny treatment that your doctor deems appropriate until you’ve tried and failed other medications (known...reactionscomments
Thriving With Psoriatic ArthritisMay 1st marked the beginning of Arthritis Awareness Month. The National Psoriasis Foundation has an Instagram campaign with the hashtag #HowIThriveWithPsA, and...reactionscomments
Learn from Other TribesGuess what, we are spending too much time talking only to each other instead of learning from others. Don’t misunderstand, the PsA...reactionscomments
Dining DilemmaMost people think of a dinner out with friends as a relaxing outing; however, it is anything but relaxing for someone who...reactionscomments
How Caring For My Mental Health Helps Treat My PsAEmotions play a huge role in my physical well-being as well as my mental health. While depression, anger, anxiety, stress, and sadness...reactions2comments
Storming Capitol Hill to Make a DifferenceIn early April 2019, I had the extreme honor to attend Capitol Hill with the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) to advocate for...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Our Goals“Goals” seems to be quite the buzz word this year. Plastered all over my social media, I seem to be constantly bombarded...reactionscomments
What Are You Waiting For?When I was first diagnosed I felt like my life had been put on hold. Instead of moving forward in life, I...reactionscomments
Why I Nominate My Husband for PsAinthoodI received my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in 2003. That was two years after being diagnosed with psoriasis and a few months...reactions2comments
Is It Psoriatic Arthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis?I have had psoriatic arthritis for over 30 years now. It took a long time for me to get the proper diagnosis...reactions4comments
