Talking Pain: The Conversation EquationMy first symptom of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) was a case of swollen knuckles that resulted in bulbous disfigurement at each finger's bend. I woke in tears each morning afraid to touch, well, anything... By Kim Clune3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
To My Dear Friend, Newly Diagnosed with Psoriatic ArthritisI know you are scared. I know you are in pain and very confused. You are filled with self-doubt and worry. You are frustrated. Maybe you are even angry. Yes... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
The Ghost of Past Fears: Stigma of Using Mobility Aids When TravelingLiving with multiple chronic illnesses and having limited mobility has forced me to face fears that I never expected to. The stigma that society has placed on who should use... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pajama PartyIn the 17+ years of living with multiple chronic illnesses which includes psoriatic arthritis, my life has become one big pajama party. Adjusting to this wasn’t easy as I was... By Cynthia Covert1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Shoe" Pain AwayLike many women, I love clothes, make up, and accessories. But, alas, my biggest struggle with my love for clothing is my love-hate relationship with shoes. I absolutely love shoes... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Managing Fatigue: Sleeping Beauty and the Chronic BeastFatigue is a cruel beast that wreaks havoc in the lives of those of us who live with a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis. It has no respect in regards... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Is Your Exercise Plan Doomed to Fail?The worst mistake I made while attempting to come up with an exercise program since being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis was trying to force my body to do what it... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Daily Struggles with Psoriatic ArthritisObviously, getting out of bed is probably the biggest struggle every single day. That is a given. But I am constantly surprised at how, even with medicine, there seem to... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
My Productive Appointment ProcedureOnce upon a time going to the doctor meant that I just needed to list my symptoms and share how I have tried to treat them. That all changed after... By Cynthia Covert1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Volunteer to Help Those with PsANational Volunteer Week is April 23-29. This is a great time to help those in the psoriatic arthritis community in many ways: mentoring, starting a support group, getting involved in... By Jaime Lyn Moy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recognizing that PsA Wasn’t Just My ProblemI used to think of my chronic conditions solely as my problem and not something that would also affect my family. While they slept, I was the one up all... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Driving Miss CovertPrior to being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I loved driving. I had the freedom to go wherever I wanted when I wanted. In the beginning of my chronic life, the... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pediatric to Adult Transitioning with PsAYou know you have psoriatic arthritis when you visit your rheumatologist more than you visit your family. Eventually, you really come to know and trust them, and this is especially... By Elizabeth Medeiros2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 psoriasis and age 5 with juvenile psoriatic arthritis... By Jaime Lyn Moy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Five Things I Took For Granted Before My IllnessAfter being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I expected to experience some level of physical pain on a daily basis. I also expected that I would have to make some changes... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
The Benefits of Organic Coffee for Psoriatic ArthritisEvery caffeine aficionado knows a cup of Joe is so much more than freshly grounded coffee beans and boiling water. The unmistakable aroma of a morning coffee breathes life into... By Ryan Johnson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to File for DisabilityI didn’t file for disability after receiving my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis. I had left the workforce 4 years prior to being a stay-at-home mom and we were living well... By Cynthia Covert1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Explaining My Pain LevelPrior to being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, expressing my pain level to nurses and doctors was easy. The chart that rates pain on a scale from one to ten, with... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
A New Body, A New Time TableBefore becoming chronically ill, every day was filled with some sort of activity. Some days were designated for cleaning or shopping, while others were filled with running the kids to... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Are You Waiting For?When I was first diagnosed I felt like my life had been put on hold. Instead of moving forward in life, I waited for my doctors to prescribe a magic... By Cynthia Covert1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments