Navigating and Understanding Testing for PsATest results for psoriatic arthritis are at best not easy to understand. Once you have a diagnosis of having psoriatic arthritis there are some housekeeping things to keep track of...reactionscomments
Missing My Bed (Which Is Not That Great for My PsA)If you have psoriatic arthritis for any length of time you know the pain that brings. Living each day consumed in pain can bring even the best person to their...reactionscomments
What Can You Expect When Working With Pharmaceutical Companies to Get Your Treatments?I was so happy to be retiring and starting to travel, visiting grandkids, and being a new great-grandma. My husband also retired, so we had plans for our future. My...reactions4comments
Winter Wonders in Spite of My PsAWinter can be a very challenging time for those of us who experience psoriatic arthritis. Winter is often a trigger, the change of seasons, the change in weather, and the...reactionscomments
The PsA Days of My LifeIf you asked me to describe what a typical day is like living with psoriatic arthritis, I'd have to say there is no such thing. There are low pain days...reactionscomments
Grief and the PsA Flares It BringsSixteen years ago, my parents brought the cutest tiny Shih Tzu puppy home, a new best friend for their daughter. I named her Gracie, and she was the apple of...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Is Complicating My Fall RecoveryWhich is it? Both? Is my knee pain, discomfort, and dislocation my psoriatic arthritis or is it from a fall? That is the big question on my mind today. My...reactionscomments
The Mental Aspect of Having Knee Replacement SurgeryIf you have been reading my articles, then you know I have been trying hard to rehab a broken knee. The incident happened in December 2022. While I am now...reactions5comments
Polypharmacy in Psoriatic Arthritis PatientsIf you're like me, you may have been diagnosed with several chronic illnesses. Not just psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but a host of other health conditions as well. It seems like...reactions18comments
Managing My Psoriatic Arthritis in South AfricaPsoriatic arthritis truly affects us in so many ways. About 20% of people who suffer from psoriasis also experience psoriatic arthritis. Hopefully, as they continue to study and research, we will...reactions8comments
3 Tips to Manage a Relationship with Psoriatic ArthritisFor better or for worse. When you are with a significant other for any length of time, you are bound to encounter both better and worse. If you or your...reactionscomments
When Patient Advocacy Isn’t All GoodMany of us embark on this crazy path of patient advocacy by accident. For some, we stumble into the spotlight with a news story or social media post that goes...reactionscomments
The Physical and Emotional Stress of Caregiving with Psoriatic ArthritisCaregiving for a family member can have effect on your psoriatic arthritis. In my experience caring for my dad has agitated my PSA. Extra bending, walking, and reaching have caused...reactions8comments
This Holiday Is About Family Not Psoriatic ArthritisWhat has me so excited about this holiday season? When compared to last year’s season, just being able to celebrate it with family is a world’s difference. Last year, through...reactionscomments
Socializing at Home This HolidayTis' the season to be jolly...family and loved ones will soon be arriving. It is time to start planning meals and wrapping gifts. Elaborate wrapping with all the ribbons, bells...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis Is Not For The Faint At HeartI have had psoriasis for decades but didn’t anticipate the PsA side of things. I have been using creams since the beginning of time and trying to avoid certain foods...reactionscomments
From California to Florida: My Psoriatic Arthritis Climate ExperimentWhen it comes to living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it's essential to understand that the pain and discomfort experienced can be highly influenced by the climate in which you reside...reactionscomments
Diet and Exercise RoadblocksOver the years since my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, I’ve tried following many different dietary guidelines each with varying degrees of success. Not only that, but I’ve shared many of those...reactions8comments
I Feel It in My FingersOur hands are such important tools in our daily lives. We use them to look after ourselves, earn our livings, love our children, and prepare their meals. Having psoriatic arthritis...reactions18comments
Traveling for the Holidays with PsAThe year is almost at an end, and we all know what that means. Holidays. Big, family-filled, hectic holidays. And with family gatherings usually comes a bit of travel. Whether...reactionscomments
