The Importance of a Workout BuddyPrior to being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I worked out stress free. While I enjoyed having company while exercising, I didn’t NEED to...reactionscomments
How Living with PsA is Like Riding a Roller CoasterI spend a lot of time at Disneyland. While I always expect to have a magical visit, I never expected that thrill...reactionscomments
Risky Business: Playing the Lottery With My Pain LevelLiving with psoriatic arthritis isn’t easy. I risk increasing my pain level with everything I do. I have to laugh when someone...reactionscomments
Dining DilemmaMost people think of a dinner out with friends as a relaxing outing; however, it is anything but relaxing for someone who...reactionscomments
The Number of Things I Can Do Without PainExplaining what it is like to live with psoriatic arthritis to friends and family has never been easy. I have spent hours...reactions4comments
What Part of Incurable Don't They Get?Living with multiple chronic diseases which includes psoriatic arthritis, has brought to light just how ignorant people can be. I am sorry...reactionscomments
The Effects of Psoriatic ArthritisIt took me 25 years to get the proper treatment for psoriatic arthritis. This is a form of arthritis that affects people...reactions4comments
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the BankMarch is National Nutrition Month, so this month we’re focusing on eating healthy and nutritiously. Fueling your body the right way can...reactionscomments
The Perks of Treating PsA NaturallyI will be honest; I used to think people who chose natural treatments over pharmaceutical ones were crazy. Well, now that I...reactionscomments
The Final CountdownLiving with a disease like psoriatic arthritis forces a person to deal with things that make them uncomfortable. For me, one of...reactions1comment
My Ego vs The CaneLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a never-ending journey of self-discovery. Every day I find simple things in life that, before diagnosis...reactionscomments
Dairy Products and PsA: That's Bad for MePsoriatic arthritis is a disease that affects the autoimmune system. I grew up on a farm, dairy was a part of my...reactionscomments
Is This As Good As It Gets?I will never forget the day my rheumatologist uttered the words “This is as good as it gets”. It had been a...reactionscomments
Why I Prefer Marijuana Edibles and TincturesWhen it comes to medicating with marijuana (MMJ), I prefer edibles and tinctures. One reason I opt for an edible or tincture...reactionscomments
5 Things You Should Do, But Don't Want To, When You Have Psoriatic ArthritisI grudgingly open my eyes and like every morning for the past year, I begin to assess what kind of body I...reactions1comment
I Pity the FoolI pity the fool who looks upon the chronically ill as being “less than”. Someone once told me that they felt sorry...reactionscomments
Stand Your Ground With Your Healthcare TeamDoctors and the tests they order are not infallible. I would be filthy rich if I had a dollar every time a...reactions5comments
Flexible FestivitiesFor many years, I tried forcing my body to celebrate holidays on their proper dates. This led to failed outings and longer...reactionscomments
Managing Work Relationships While Living With PsAEveryone stares as I slowly make my way across the room. I’m sure I know what they are thinking--Late again, huh. Geez...reactionscomments
Woes of PsA: Finding the Right DiagnosisLike many people with psoriatic arthritis, I experienced symptoms for quite a few years before landing myself a diagnosis. I wrote off...reactions7comments
