The Sun Became My Enemy: Sun Sensitivity and Psoriatic ArthritisBefore psoriatic arthritis (PsA) barged into my life, I was a sun worshipper. I lived in the desert and often compared my love of sunbathing to a lizard lying on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Effects Of Psoriatic ArthritisIt is possible to learn how to work with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) rather than let it try and defeat me. I have suffered with PsA for many decades now. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Allodynia and Its Impact on People With Psoriatic ArthritisPeople with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can have different types of joint pain in addition to the usual skin symptoms. In fact, pain is the most common symptom people with all...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Making Ends Meet With Severe PsAHave you ever wondered what you would do if you could no longer work and make money? For me, that question was answered many years go when I got a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sometimes Using Airport Assistance Is Not Enough When Living With PsAI love going on trips and seeing new places I have never been to. However, psoriatic arthritis has made it harder and harder as the years go on to do...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and the Right PillowDid you know that your psoriatic arthritis can be affected by your pillow when you are sleeping? I am not sleeping great, and I just discovered that my pillow needs...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Final Chapter Closed That Affected My Psoriatic ArthritisI believe in writing about things that affect me personally. By being open, it helps others relate to what I am going through. It also serves as a type of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Shifted My Role in My MarriageWhen I married my husband, I embraced the traditional role of a wife. I quit my job to stay home, raise our children, and keep the house running. I cooked...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Prepping for Winter With PsAWinter is coming, and I already know it's going to hurt. The changing seasons can hurt a lot when you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Having lived in New England my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Unexpected Clue to My Psoriatic Arthritis DiagnosisLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is like navigating a complex puzzle of symptoms, pain, and uncertainties. While I've shared my journey to diagnosis before, there's a crucial aspect that bears...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rest Days Then and NowRest days. We all need rest days in one way, shape, form, or another. Sometimes, I sit and think about it, and I am sure that rest days should be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing for PsA Flares This Fall and WinterSummer is on its way out, and soon, the leaves on the trees will change color to soft hues of oranges and reds, and the mornings will be cooler. Soon...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Osteoarthritis or Psoriatic Arthritis: What's Your Diagnosis?Do you know the difference between osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis? Before I was diagnosed, I didn't. I also had no idea there are so many different types. 4 of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Easing into Exercise After PsA FlaresIt's tough to start trying to exercise and rebuild your body after psoriatic arthritis (PsA) flares. When you first start, it can feel like you're working with a whole new...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with Psoriatic and Ankylosing Spondylitis is ChallengingLiving with psoriatic and ankylosing spondylitis is a daily challenge that affects every part of my routine. From morning stiffness to evening discomfort, these conditions shape how I move, rest...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Body Temperature Changes in Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune disease that affects some people with psoriasis. About one-third of people with psoriasis might get PsA. PsA symptoms include sore and swollen joints and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Retirement Possible When Having PsA?There have been a lot of things on my mind lately. My husband and I have been talking about his possible retirement four years from now. While four years seems...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Affect My Mobility?Do you have days where your joints feel like they are ranging at war with you? This is how I feel some mornings when I am just trying to get...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Unseen Battle Between PsA Pain and FatigueLiving with PsA is like being caught in a perpetual tug-of-war between pain and fatigue. When people ask me whether the pain or fatigue is worse, I used to answer...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does Your PsA Make You Less Social?Are you experiencing social angst because of your PsA? Do you miss out on going out with friends or family? Do you feel like your PsA keeps you less active?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments