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
A Youthful Approach to Arthritis CareHaving lived almost my whole life with juvenile arthritis, I spent quite a lot of time at the pediatric rheumatology ward. Although...reactionscomments
Dodging the Germ FactoryGerms around someone with a compromised immune system are seriously no joke. Someone who is otherwise incredibly healthy can go into a...reactionscomments
The Month I Despise the MostI have a love-hate relationship with my biologic. I love it 11 out of 12 months when my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis...reactions2comments
Spring Gardening with Psoriatic ArthritisSpring is officially here. That means new growth and time for cleaning up the flower beds after the cold winter. I love...reactions8comments
How to Lift Yourself Up When You are Feeling DownPsoriatic arthritis is not only a physical battleground, but it is an emotional one as well. Anxiety and depression are (understandably) often...reactionscomments
What’s the Point of Medical Records If Your Physician Won’t Look at Them?After I moved from Arizona to California, I had to set up my new medical team. Right off the bat I had...reactions3comments
Take That TripWhen someone in your family is stricken with PsA the thought of traveling can be terrifying, especially for the person with the...reactionscomments
Parents, Children with JPsA: You Are Not AloneOur family’s psoriatic arthritis story does not begin with me. It starts with my son who was diagnosed at age 4 with...reactions2comments
Stranger DangerChronic pain from psoriatic arthritis has at one time or another turned me into an ugly beast. No, I am not talking...reactions1comment
My PsA Spirit Animal Is a Cross Between a Snail and a Road RunnerI recently ran across a silly Facebook quiz saying that it would tell me what my spirit animal was. I didn’t bother...reactionscomments
Tips To Make Life Living With Psoriatic Arthritis EasierI just turned 61 this month and have been dealing with my disease for over 55 of those years. I have been living...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Blood Sugar QuestionsI want to preface this article with the fact that I do NOT have diagnosed diabetes of any kind (Type 1, 2...reactionscomments
Working When Chronically Ill: Workplace Accommodations and Navigating Disability IssuesDepending on the nature of an individual’s chronic condition and how it impacts their daily life, they may or may not want...reactions3comments
Saving Money for a PsA DayCo-pays, special dietary needs, massages, alternative therapies, whenever a family is impacted by psoriatic arthritis a whole slew of unexpected costs tend...reactionscomments
Predicting The WeatherThe strongest man in my life growing up was my grandfather. When I was younger I used to hear my grandfather say...reactionscomments
Halfway is A-OKSometimes it’s ok to do things halfway. Life of a caregiver can be extremely busy. We are already living our own lives...reactions2comments
PsA Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness like psoriatic arthritis and its side effects. Phrases in...reactions2comments
Diagnostic Imaging of My Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory disease. I had to go through x-rays, MRI’s, and ultrasounds to get the proper diagnosis. As a...reactions3comments
What to Expect at the Rheumatologist's OfficeEven before my official “diagnosis” I knew that something was not right. Fatigue, aches, and pains sent me to my primary care...reactionscomments
