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I have written about a hard decision I had to make concerning my health insurance. If you didn’t read it, you can find it here. For several years now I...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a complex autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide, and its symptoms can vary significantly from person to person. For me, it impacts my joints...

Have you had to battle grief while having PsA? I am. My father recently passed away. Even though we were aware of his failing health, it was still a huge...

Did you know that October 12 is World Arthritis Day? World Arthritis Day was created to raise awareness about arthritis and how it impacts the body.⁠ To recognize this day...

My shoulders are out to get me at the moment, rendering me useless to do anything. I have had inflammation in my shoulder the last few days that rivals some...

Do you ever feel like you live in a world not built for you? I do. Recently, I've felt this way about a hefty door on my commute. It takes...

Living with psoriatic arthritis always brings challenges with it. I often compare it to playing with a yo-yo. One minute, you are up and moving around. The next, you are...

I'm sitting down thinking about the previous decades of my life. The path I've followed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has a place in my mind. There have been many ups...

I should have thought of this slogan decades ago: I can't take this, not another day, not another day. As someone who has been through the wringer with psoriatic arthritis...

Losing weight with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a journey filled with ups, downs, and unexpected turns. Let me take you through my personal experience and what I've learned along the...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune condition that affects the joints and the skin. Many people with PsA also have vertigo or dizziness. There is not a lot of research...

So many things can impact us when living with psoriatic arthritis. It seems like it doesn’t take much to cause a flare. In my case, stress is a big trigger...

We have had some bad weather here recently. Each storm makes my joints hurt more and more. Trying heat or ice when they hurt like that had crossed my mind...

My fellow spoonies gather closely. Let me share something with you. If I had a dollar for every time someone told me I did not look ill, I could easily...

Receiving a diagnosis of PsA can be difficult and confusing. You're often faced with an overwhelming amount of new information. It's especially hard without support. Are you in need of...

I must say, my plate is full. I just found out I have chronic kidney disease, and my husband was recently diagnosed with it as well. My youngest son is...

I love gardening, and I love being in the fresh air when my feet and fingers are in the soil. Looking after and tending to the luscious green leaves and...

Do you flare up when you're sick because of your PsA? I do. From the slightest cold to major health battles, my PsA is quick to flare. The pain gets...

I can hear the questions now. Why would you participate in a scavenger hunt if you have psoriatic arthritis? How in the world can a scavenger hunt remind me of...