Asking for Help: Why It's Important & Tips for AskingIf you ask my family who should be giving advice on how to ask for help, I’m sure the last person they would think of is me. Everyone who knows... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
So Frustrated! My Pain Dismissed Due to Pre-Existing ConditionsMy friends and family think that the pain from psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia is the most difficult aspect of my life. For the first few years I also thought that... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
6 Ways to Scare Away PsA This HalloweenIf your town is like mine, neighbors go all out for Halloween. From blow-up lawn pumpkins to spooky house lights and sounds, Halloween in metro Detroit is fast becoming many... By Jaime Lyn Moy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Downsides to Sharing Health Challenges with the Wrong PeopleWhether you have psoriatic arthritis or another chronic illness, your health, how you treat your condition and your challenges are nobody’s business with the exception of you and your doctor... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Things I Wish My Family KnewWhen it comes to conversations with my family about my psoriatic arthritis, there is so much I wish I could tell them. Despite my fluency with the written word, when... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Can Yoga Help Manage My Psoriatic Arthritis Pain?I’ll be the first to admit, exercising has never be my forte, as they say. While I’ve always at least been “active,” playing a few sports or taking walks with... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Practical Tips for Living with Someone with Psoriatic ArthritisI’ll be the first to admit, I am super hard to live with. My pain level changes daily which makes my mood, abilities, and plans very unpredictable. My sweet husband... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Unmasking My True Food SensitivityA while back I wrote about how reducing or cutting gluten out of my diet improved my symptoms. Since then I discovered something interesting and that has been a game... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Socially Unacceptable Holiday PlansPsA and my other chronic illnesses have completely changed how I prepare for the holiday season. I start planning and preparing (this includes decorating) for Thanksgiving and Christmas before autumn... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 patient, I know firsthand the difficulty in getting... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Does Showing Emotions Make Me a Bad Patient?It is no secret that I have had many issues with doctors wanting to blame my symptoms from psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, endometriosis and fibromyalgia on depression. While I fully recognize... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Staying Positive When You Want to ScreamAnyone suffering from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis knows it’s a constant battle to stay positive. Looking on the bright side of things for a silver lining can be hard when... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6 Tips for Making Moving Easier When You Have PsAAs I write this, my family and I are in the process of moving to a new home. Moving is stressful. It doesn’t matter if it is a planned or unexpected move... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Goodbye Peep-Toe PumpsI remember the exact moment when I spotted them. Perfect in every way, I had to make them mine, no matter the cost. Oh, if only they knew their future... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Top 5 Flare Signs: How My Family KnowsI know when a flare is coming on. I’ve learned to identify the signs sure as I know my birthday or eye color. My hearing goes all wonky. My arms... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Accepting Assistance: I Can’t Always Be a Blessing, Sometimes I Need to be BlessedAlthough I have been chronically ill for 17 years, and accepting that I need help or assistance is an ongoing struggle. I know part of that reason is because of... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can’t Do vs. Can Do: Changing My Attitude For the BetterFor most of my chronic life, I focused on everything I couldn’t do. My physical limitations won’t let me do this or I can’t do that or I will increase... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Sounds of Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis is considered an invisible illness because the public may have a hard time “seeing” our pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation. This may be true, but there’s no denying... By Jaime Lyn Moy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Solar Powered: Benefits of Sun Exposure for My PsAI have recently noticed that I have something in common with my eldest cat. Yes, you read that correctly, a cat. Pumpkin is so old that we refer to him... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When the Green-Eyed Monster Rears Its Ugly Head: Dealing with Feelings of JealousyWebster’s dictionary defines jealous as, “hostile towards a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage.” Based on this definition, why wouldn’t we feel jealous of those who appear to... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments