6 Things Not to Say to Someone Living with PsALiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) hurts, but at times what hurts the most are the comments filled with stigma and misconceptions from...reactions11comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Bone ErosionsPsoriasis affects the skin, but psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks not only the skin but...reactions7comments
What It's Really Like to Have a Psoriatic Arthritis 'Hangover'I have to admit, the term hangover has really taken on a different meaning since my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis. Don't get...reactions19comments
Finding Myself Again After a Psoriatic Arthritis DiagnosisPhotographs are the one single thing that triggers emotions and memories for me. This morning I retrieved a box marked “precious photos”...reactions30comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Learning to L.O.V.E. YourselfDid you know that you have the right to advocate for yourself? People with medical conditions need to fight for themselves. It...reactionscomments
Is Psoriatic Arthritis Just One Big Flare?It can be very hard to know for sure if you will ever feel better. The cycle of ups and downs, good...reactions18comments
5 Low-Energy Ways to Entertain Toddlers From BedI am often asked how I managed to get through my daughter's younger years while living with multiple chronic illnesses. My answer?...reactionscomments
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactionscomments
Do You Know Your PsA Triggers?I have lived with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for over 10 years now. To say it was life-changing is an understatement. I used...reactionscomments
Managing Body Temperature Fluctuations and Sweating with PsAI’m here today with a problem that has not been adequately studied by research but is happening to many of us with...reactions61comments
Throwing Away My Pity Party PlatterWe have all, at some point in our lives thrown ourselves a pity party. In fact, it is perfectly normal to feel...reactionscomments
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
Not Everything That "Pains" Is Psoriatic ArthritisAfter attending a very interesting talk by a rheumatologist, it left me with a lot to think about. Not everything that pains...reactionscomments
Dealing with Psoriatic Arthritis and Body Temperature SwingsDisclaimer: This article represents the anecdotal experiences of the author. If you have not already, please reach out to a medical professional...reactions65comments
Celebrate the Little VictoriesWhether your joints are on fire, you fight daily to keep your eyes open, or if you’re battling eye inflammation, it’s important...reactionscomments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue...reactionscomments
How Weather Changes Can Affect Psoriatic Arthritis SymptomsFrom time to time I am forced to remember that my body is a biological being and that other environmental and biological...reactions10comments
My Experience with Psoriatic Arthritis Numbness and Tingling HandsI grew up being deemed klutzy. Walking into a wall that’s been in the same place for 10 years was a normal...reactions32comments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions like psoriatic arthritis often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems...reactionscomments
