My Psoriatic Arthritis Is Not My Fault“You can do everything right and still not be well.” - Dr. Will Bulsiewicz I’ve spent quite a few years now trying to wrangle my psoriatic arthritis into semi-manageable. More...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Do I Do With Stiff Fingers?Yes, I have psoriatic arthritis. But I also have commitments - I'm sure you understand. I'm a relatively busy woman. I like to stay busy - especially with my advocacy...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How A Lack of Pain Relief Options Impacts Psoriatic Arthritis PatientsPsoriatic arthritis is such a unique condition. Unless you're looking for it, rarely will you find someone who also lives with this distinct condition. Finding others who live with this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be ShinglesEditor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Is A Lonely Condition. The Results Don’t Lie.From the minute a person with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) opens their eyes in the morning, they are in pain. Pain that has been described as an intense and shattering earthquake...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Learning to Help Others and Help MyselfBeing diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at any age is rough, but it can be especially challenging in childhood and young adulthood. No one sees the struggle and pain: they see...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Control Issues While Living with Psoriatic ArthritisI have been told, perhaps on more than one occasion, that I just might have some control issues. When it comes to my psoriatic arthritis - the assumption just may...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Shingles SurpriseRecently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles erupt...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Controlling Body Temperatures With PsA: Yes, I Am One Hot Mama!I’m here today with a problem that has not been adequately studied by research but is happening to many of us with psoriatic arthritis. Do you ever feel like somebody...Reactions0reactionsComments53 comments
Good Shoes for Arthritis Shouldn't Have to Break the BankHere's a controversial opinion: good shoes for people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) do not always have to be expensive. There, I said it. There's a lot to unpack in that...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sleepless in the CityIt is 3AM and I am awake. This is nothing unusual for me. I spend many nights tossing, desperate to find a comfortable position to fade off into sleep. Maybe...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Hitting a Mental Wall With Psoriatic ArthritisI am struggling, my friends. Saying that out loud isn't easy. Life with psoriatic arthritis isn't always sunshine and roses - and today, it's definitely lightening and weeds. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Time Traveling with Psoriatic ArthritisIf I could travel through time, I'm not sure if I would want to go back to the past or into the future. On the one hand, it would be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Grief Triggers a Disease FlareFor many years, my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis were considered mild. Over-the-counter medications worked beautifully. I was very lucky. In fact, I had a daily reminder of just how lucky...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Community Views: Managing Psoriatic Arthritis and HobbiesOne of the hardest parts of living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is dealing with its impact on your hobbies and pastimes. It may seem like you have to give up...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Community Views: Managing a "New Normal" After a Psoriatic Arthritis DiagnosisLearning to live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a process. Physical and mental activities that you used to be able to do may become challenging. Then comes the anger or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coordinating Care Between Your Rheumatologist and DermatologistDuring rheumatology training, we had a special clinic called the “Rheum-Derm” clinic. Once a month, rheumatologists and dermatologists would huddle together in the same office space to put our heads...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Flare Recovery Layers: There Are More Than You ThinkWouldn’t it be nice if there was one defining moment of the end of a psoriatic arthritis flare? The funny thing is that I know many people who do not...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Pain: Are You Willing to Pay the Price?We’ve been lucky in my house over the past 2 years – none of us have caught COVID-19. That said, we are still subject to its effects. My daughter, my husband...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Grieving Life Before Psoriatic Arthritis: Does It Ever End?When someone we love dies, we go through a grieving process. Losing the life I once had before psoriatic arthritis took over has been a similar journey. The process can...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments