Are You An Expert?I might not be an expert on my disease but I have become very knowledgeable about it. What does it take to...reactionscomments
Easy Come, Easy Go: Remission & RelapseGrowing up, I was used to seeing my pediatric rheumatologist once a month. For a long time, it seemed like no therapies...reactionscomments
Is Vlogging For Me?First off, what is vlogging? My best definition is putting your blogs on video. That’s pretty much it in a nutshell. You...reactionscomments
How to Lower Inflammation in Your BodyWhen it comes down to it, the root of all evil is inflammation. Inflammation triggers a response from your immune system, which...reactionscomments
Is My Pain Making Me Depressed?When I was younger which was a lifetime ago; I can remember times that I would get upset very quickly and have...reactions2comments
Please, Don’t Call Me a WarriorOver the past 14-plus years that I’ve had a connection to psoriatic arthritis, people and organizations have put many labels on me:...reactions5comments
Creature ComfortsWe all have things in life that we could not live without. Ok so that was possibly a bit dramatic. Allow me...reactions1comment
PsA Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
PsA Related Anger: Better Out Than In?I’m often asked how I’m feeling. I get asked how I'm doing, like they will somehow get the magical answer of, “Amazing!”...reactions21comments
Simple Injuries Aren’t So Simple With PsAOne of the most painful lessons of living with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia has been that there is no such thing as...reactions18comments
What Defines You?What defines you? Is it the way you dress, how you talk, the way you walk into a room? Or are you...reactionscomments
The Caregiver's CaregiverChief Caregiver- every family has one. Whether it’s a spouse, child, parent or friend, in every support network there is always one...reactionscomments
Join The Big Girls ClubThis was said to me a few years ago after putting on a considerable amount of weight in the past 10 years...reactionscomments
Do You Think I Like Feeling This Way?Lately, I find myself wanting to shout from the rooftops, “Do you think I LIKE feeling this way?” Do you think it...reactions4comments
There Ain’t No Shame in Using a Mobility AidAre you ashamed or embarrassed to use a mobility aid? Why? Are you afraid of what others might think or say or...reactions2comments
How to Fall in Love with Shot DayWe are genetically hardwired to hate pain of any sort and to avoid it at all costs. We wear shoes so we...reactionscomments
Tips For How To Pace Yourself With PsADo you struggle with pacing yourself? I do!! Even though I have improved I am always looking for new ways to prevent...reactionscomments
Why I Rarely Discuss My Health When SocializingWhen I go out, I want to have FUN. The last thing I want to do is talk about my pain or...reactionscomments
Wisdom Gained as a Young Adult with Psoriatic ArthritisI admit it: I'm actually a cranky old lady in the body of a twenty-two-year-old. While other girls smell like perfume, I...reactions1comment
