Living

Psoriatic arthritis is a tough disease, and it makes us both physically and emotionally tough. The pain can often be unbearable. We are forced to either push through the pain...

I was officially diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis over 25 years ago, though my painful joints can agree, the PsA present long before that. A bone density test recently revealed a...

When I first found out I had psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I had many thoughts about what it was. First, I considered this as terrible as a death sentence. Second, the...

My father is a dementia patient. He is 90 years old. Last summer, our family was informed that Dad was definitely a victim of this disease. My oldest brother and...

I live with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia - among a few other conditions. I've lived with psoriasis for over 60 years - and psoriatic arthritis for over 25. Seeing...

Happiness, a complex feeling that is generally described as having positive emotions or satisfaction. Generalized satisfaction isn't easy to come by when managing life with a chronic pain and an...

Today, I want to talk about something that's been on my mind lately. JAK inhibitors. My doctor recently talked to me about strange word on one of my many office...

What comes to mind when you read the words "psoriatic arthritis treatment"? It might be a lot of different thoughts, feelings and emotions. After all, the treatment journey for those...

Summer. The season we looked forward to most as school kids. No school, no rules. Summer was symbolic for ultimate freedom. Well, as an adult managing psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I've...

When “motion is lotion,” how do we listen to our bodies to participate in exercises that benefit our joints without overdoing it and causing more pain or injury? More or...

My PsA journey is as unique as my fingerprint and certainly not a one-size-fits-all. This pain is not all in my head - and I have to explain it often...

Lionel Richie’s mom may have been once, twice, three times a lady. But was she once, twice, diagnosed three times with psoriatic arthritis? Because I was! And not for the...

A good night's sleep is a gift when you live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). It's also a gift that few and far between. Between stiffness, intense pain, swelling and general...

Life is overwhelming. We're constantly overthinking the past and planning for the future. When you live with psoriatic arthritis, this type of approach to life amplifies. We're always worried about...

Living with psoriatic arthritis is challenging. And while I would rather not admit it, there are times when it can make me feel like giving up. The pain, stiffness, and...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) consumes so much of a person's life. In addition to managing chronic pain, doctor's appointments, triggers, and symptoms - we also have the added emotional pain of...

“Good shoes take you to good places." We know this to be true in all walks of life, but for those with psoriatic arthritis, it's especially important. Our feet experience...

Fatigue. We're all familiar with it. It can be described as constant tiredness and heavy weakness. It's a primary symptom of psoriatic arthritis and most people with chronic illnesses. Our...

On paper, psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory rheumatic condition that affects the joints and tendons. Now, that's on paper. In the real world, those who live with this condition manage...

Cycle. A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order. For those with psoriatic arthritis, a cycle would be described as a series of pain that is...