4 Ways to Make Your PsA Treatment More EffectiveIt took me years to find an effective treatment, but that didn't come without a significant amount of trial and error before...reactionscomments
Possibility of Knee Replacement Feels Imminent NowSince December 2022, I have been battling a knee injury. When it first happened, the orthopedic surgeon told me that because of...reactions7comments
Providing the Right Amount of InformationOur family has often hosted exchange students from Europe and Asia. Recently in one of the farewell meetings, our exchange coordinator staff...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis Prognosis and Quality of LifePsoriatic arthritis (PsA) can cause serious pain, stiffness, and disability. It is a chronic condition without a cure, so the focus is...reactionscomments
My Experience with Thyroid Disease and Psoriatic ArthritisAs the beginning of 2012 progressed, my health was on a steady decline. One afternoon at work, I remember speaking to a...reactions4comments
Real Stories & Strange Symptoms of Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis does not come without its physical challenges. Swelling, joint pain, fatigue are all commonly shared symptoms. But what...reactions10comments
Heat or Ice for Psoriatic Arthritis?We have had some bad weather here recently. Each storm makes my joints hurt more and more. Trying heat or ice when...reactions2comments
Please Don’t Judge This Book by Its CoverMy fellow spoonies gather closely. Let me share something with you. If I had a dollar for every time someone told me...reactions4comments
Now I Understand the "Heartbreak of Psoriasis"When I first came face to face with the “heartbreak of psoriasis” it was January of 1996. I had not been married...reactions7comments
Gardening With Psoriatic ArthritisI love gardening, and I love being in the fresh air when my feet and fingers are in the soil. Looking after...reactionscomments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Flares When I Am IllDo you flare up when you're sick because of your PsA? I do. From the slightest cold to major health battles, my...reactionscomments
Navigating Stress and Finding Strength WithinLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been a challenging journey, filled with highs and lows. Among the various obstacles, stress has emerged...reactionscomments
Respecting Your Boundaries to Lessen StressI thought emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic would bring a sense of relief as I started mingling with friends and family again...reactions11comments
A Scavenger Hunt Reminded Me of My LimitationsI can hear the questions now. Why would you participate in a scavenger hunt if you have psoriatic arthritis? How in the...reactionscomments
Remission in Psoriatic Arthritis: Miracle, Myth or Reality?Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about a pain-free life? How about even a day with limited pain? Well, then you've gotten...reactions12comments
My Life With PsA: Revenge Of The Psoriatic RashI was diagnosed with both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis over 20 years ago. Since that diagnosis, I have been lucky to never...reactionscomments
Pet Therapy and Psoriatic ArthritisI never gave pet therapy for psoriatic arthritis a thought as my best friend happens to be one of my therapists. MY...reactionscomments
The Pain Boss! The Pain!For most of my life, I have learned to handle and withstand pain. I remember at the age of 5, trying to...reactionscomments
The Psoriatic FootWhen psoriasis symptoms impact the feet, it can cause discomfort and trouble walking. But not all itchy, scaly patches on the feet...reactions7comments
Never Ignore Your Arthritis-Related FatigueWhen we think of active psoriatic arthritis, some of the first things that come to mind are painful joints and raging psoriasis...reactions2comments