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
Yes, I am Able Bodied - Don’t Label MeI asked someone the other day what does being able-bodied really mean. They said it is someone that is very healthy, with...reactionscomments
How to Make Sure Your Partner Gets a Good Night’s Sleep, Even When You Can’tWhether it be insomnia or painsomnia (inability to sleep due to high levels of pain), lack of sleep is never a good...reactions2comments
What I Wish My Roommates Knew About ArthritisFour years of college and one year in the workforce has brought me together with no less than 17 roommates, most of...reactions1comment
Flare Day Survival TipsFlare days do more than inflict an unconscionable amount of pain on our bodies, they have the power to destroy our plans...reactions6comments
PsA Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions2comments
Top 5 Psoriatic Arthritis Patient ResponsibilitiesWith the wealth of knowledge and information available, literally at our fingertips, there is no reason why we can’t be informed about...reactionscomments
What Happens When I Fail to Listen to my BodyI fought my body for most of my chronic life. The problem with that was that my body wasn’t the enemy, psoriatic...reactions1comment
7 Ways My PsA Turns Me Into a ToddlerWhen my psoriatic arthritis is active, I often feel like a woman twice my age. I’m stiff and sore and don’t move...reactionscomments
How Arthritis Treatments Affect my Birth Control ChoicesThe last thing I ever expected my pediatric rheumatologist to bring up was sex. But as soon as I entered high school...reactionscomments
Why I Added Journaling to My Pain Management PlanI love that I am able to express myself and share information through written word. Writing gives me a voice when I...reactions1comment
Accepting My New Normal: A Few Tips From Someone Still StrugglingNormal. What does it even mean? Like everyone else? Like myself? Fitting into some notion of what I am, was, or should...reactions10comments
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...reactions8comments
Can I Get It Right the First Time?I have been seeing different doctors since the beginning of time (since 1963). I have completed hundreds of forms over this time...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Triggers and Traumatic EventsIf you’ve spent any time at all surfing the web looking for information about the causes of psoriatic arthritis then you likely...reactions1comment
Multiple Diagnoses: How to Advocate for Your HealthEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Endometriosis.net, and was written by Alene Brennan." Because my health challenges...reactionscomments
Pacing Myself: Making the Most of My Time When I'm in RemissionWhether my psoriatic arthritis is in remission or I am just experiencing a few “good” days, I always find myself scrambling to...reactionscomments
