Psoriatic Arthritis Makes Everything So Much WorseSince your psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis, have you had an injury? Illness? How about a “simple” procedure at your doctor’s office? Even something as seemingly innocent as a stubbed toe?...reactions8comments
These Eyes: Dealing With Symptoms Beyond Joint PainOne day I was working away at my new job and I felt my eyes begin to sting and feel like something was stuck in them. I blinked and blinked and...reactions12comments
What I Hide with Psoriatic ArthritisYou may have seen that commercial with the lady that holds up the fake smiling face for pictures while her real face appears sad and distraught. She looks so alone...reactions2comments
Feeling Better Doesn't Mean I Have Been CuredNow that my pain from psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and fibromyalgia is so well managed, I am doing more than I have ever done throughout my chronic life. In fact I...reactions2comments
The High Price of Living with PsAThose who have never experienced living with a long-term illness have no clue how expensive it is to live with an illness that will last a lifetime. It doesn’t matter...reactions8comments
Did You Ever Get The Proper Diagnosis?I just want to say, don't settle for an “I think”. I’m so tired of doctors saying I think, we're not sure, let’s do more tests. We are living in...reactions8comments
Traveling This Summer With Psoriatic DiseaseSummer is approaching and for many of us that means family vacations and trips with friends. Traveling with psoriatic disease can call for some unique challenges. Traveling can be difficult...reactionscomments
A Blissful Night's SleepI roll over and the bright red lights on my alarm clock look mockingly back. Yes, it’s 2 am. Yes, I’m still awake. Again. Every muscle and joint in my...reactionscomments
Working Full Time at a Job That Doesn't PayConstant pain can make it hard to think straight. Reason and logic are hard to come by when my thoughts are constantly interrupted by pain, fatigue, and brain fog. It...reactionscomments
Member Spotlight: Sean RodmanChances are you've seen Psoriatic-Arthritis.com contributor Sean Rodman around the community. In honor of #ArthritisAwarenessMonth and #PsoriaticActionMonth, we sat down to chat with Sean and feature him in our Member...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions18comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions6comments
"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...reactions3comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions1comment