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
When You're Labeled As Lazy Because of Psoriatic ArthritisI wished I had something else, but I don’t. I've asked God countless times why? Out of all the millions of people in...reactionscomments
I Hate the Pain ScaleOh, the dreaded pain scale. I’m sure you know the one I’m speaking of. It’s pretty much the same one at every...reactions46comments
Today, I Rest (My PsA Said I Must)I am a strong, independent woman. Even when I cannot get out of bed because my psoriatic arthritis is flaring, everything hurts...reactions10comments
5 Tips for a More Peaceful Life With Psoriatic ArthritisOur days are busy and seemingly only getting busier. As the days melt into weeks and the weeks seem to roll into...reactionscomments
The Impact the Climate Has on My Life with Psoriatic ArthritisDo where we reside have an impact on our life with psoriatic arthritis? If you asked my body, it would have to...reactions17comments
Summer Fever and Foot PainThe sun is shining. The birds are singing and the scent of fresh blossoms waft gently in my open windows. Can you...reactions30comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Doesn't Discriminate by Age"You're so young; it can't possibly be that bad." I can't tell you the number of times someone told me that after...reactions3comments
Living with Other Conditions in Addition to Psoriatic ArthritisThe Psoriatic-Arthritis.com team likes to post prompts on our Facebook page. As you probably know, we think of ourselves as a vibrant...reactions8comments
Three's A Crowd: Arthritis Was Ruining My FriendshipsA recent flare reminded me that arthritis is far wider reaching than physical pain and limitations alone. Alongside my independence, PsA deprives...reactions2comments
What Chronically Ill Children Want Their Parents to KnowOne of the most difficult things in receiving a PsA diagnosis is seeing how intensely it can affect your loved ones. If...reactionscomments
Debating When To Call the Doctor"Call if anything changes," my doctor will say at the end of my appointment. Hearing that is such a friendly reminder. Having...reactionscomments
