6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Should Be Doing More And Other Lies I Tell MyselfPsoriatic arthritis and my other debilitating chronic illnesses are not in my head, but they sure do a number on it. They highlight my insecurities and whisper destructive lies. One... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Funerals Tell Me About Chronic IllnessDo you think it’s appropriate for kids to attend funerals? Many of my relatives don’t think it is. They think death is frightening and confusing for children. Their response is... By VickiN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Is Overshadowed By Another ConditionSince my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, its pain, symptoms, and treatments have often been overshadowed by my other health issues. This includes, but is not limited to, my endometriosis pain, the... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Shake the Morning Ache: Exploring Habits that are Part of Life with Psoriatic ArthritisI recently found myself in a development workshop that explored and evaluated personal habits. I've learned by analyzing those little things we do, those small habits, often without thinking can... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Road Tripping with Psoriatic Arthritis: Keeping My Neck and Spine HappyI miss traveling so much that I jumped at the opportunity when my husband suggested that I tag along on a whirlwind business road trip. Our adventure from southern to... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Are You Newly Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis?First off, I want you to know that psoriatic arthritis is a chronic illness. Go ahead and read that sentence again. It's chronic and with most chronic conditions, its impact... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Body Temperature Changes and Psoriatic ArthritisDisclaimer: This article represents the anecdotal experiences of the author. If you have not already, please reach out to a medical professional if you are experiencing this symptom, as it... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments58 comments
Why the Rain Makes My Arthritis Symptoms Worse"Why can't I focus? Why can't I stay still? Why am I so uncomfortable, as if on the verge of a flare?" Cue a crack of thunder. "Oh... that explains... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Positivity and Psoriatic ArthritisCan you maintain a positive attitude while also living with psoriatic arthritis? That is a good question. We all can admit that having psoriatic arthritis can certainly make life harder... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
New Year, New Me? Another Year With PsA And The Changes That Came With It.My psoriatic arthritis diagnosis arrived two years after my psoriasis diagnosis, even though all the symptoms were present at the time. Twenty years after that initial diagnosis and I am... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
120 Little Hours: My Five Days Without PainThree years ago, a flare started that, in some ways, would never end. Although the active disease was only detectable for around a year, I was left in permanent, jaw-clenching... By Joel Nelson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Sex: Is it Even Possible?Got your attention, didn't I? Honestly, it doesn’t seem like we mention it much here on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com or even much within the wider PsA community. And yet, psoriatic arthritis impacts... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Are You Prepared For Psoriatic Arthritis?Even living with psoriasis since the age of 5, I was not prepared for the agony that psoriatic arthritis brought to my daily life. I don't think anyone can be... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Doing All The Right Things Does Not Guarantee A PsA Flare-Free LifeDo you want to know what frustrates me? It is aiming to do everything right to avoid a flare and still end up suffering. First, let me clarify what doing... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Symptoms I Experience With PsA And How They Affect My LifeThe many different symptoms of psoriatic arthritis can impact each body differently. At this moment, I only deal with a mild case of psoriatic disease. However, I've been dealing with... By Alisha B2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Reading Books and Pain ManagementEver since I was young, reading books has always been one of my hobbies. Now that we're all stuck at home in the middle of the pandemic, I had the... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Dear Friend, Psoriatic Arthritis Changed Who I AmTo my dear friend, I'm sorry if our friendship changed when I received my diagnosis or when my arthritis became more severe... Chronic pain takes a toll on every aspect... By Elizabeth Medeiros2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Support Goes A Long Way with Psoriatic ArthritisI’ve been fighting psoriatic disease for more years than I can count. When I first got pregnant in my mid-twenties, I had been seeing a doctor for psoriasis for over... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Holiday Gift Guide For Those With Psoriatic ArthritisWhat a wonderful time of the year. The shops are laden with gift ideas and holiday music. Everything smells like cinnamon and decorations adorn shop windows and shelves. Families come... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments